Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans
Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.
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Paternal Family Tree: Wordsworth
On 9th June 1774 Christopher Wordsworth was born to [his father] John Wordsworth and [his mother] Ann Cookson at Wordsworth House.
In 1783 [his father] John Wordsworth died. [his sister] Dorothy Wordsworth (age 11) was sent to live with her aunt Elizabeth Threlkeld in Halifax.
In 1798 Christopher Wordsworth (age 23) became a Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge University [Map].
In 1802 [his brother] William Wordsworth (age 31) and [his sister-in-law] Mary Hutchinson were married.
In 1804 Christopher Wordsworth (age 29) and Priscilla Lloyd were married.
On 30th October 1807 [his son] Bishop Christopher Wordsworth was born to Christopher Wordsworth (age 33) and [his wife] Priscilla Lloyd.
In 1810 Christopher Wordsworth (age 35) published an Ecclesiastical Biography in 6 volumes.
In 1810 Christopher Wordsworth (age 35) received his Doctor of Divinity degree.
In 1815 [his wife] Priscilla Lloyd died.
In 1820 Christopher Wordsworth (age 45) was appointed Master of Trinity College, Cambridge University [Map] which position he held until 1846 when he resigned.
On 2nd February 1846 Christopher Wordsworth (age 71) died at Buxted.