Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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Paternal Family Tree: Vincent
On 19th October 1826 [his father] Frederick Vincent 11th Baronet (age 28) and Louisa Norris (age 24) were married.
On 4th September 1844 [his father] Frederick Vincent 11th Baronet (age 46) and [his mother] Maria Copley Young (age 24) were married. The difference in their ages was 22 years.
On 19th August 1857 Edgar Vincent 1st Viscount D'Abernon was born to [his father] Frederick Vincent 11th Baronet (age 59) and [his mother] Maria Copley Young (age 37).
On 6th July 1880 Francis Vincent 10th Baronet (age 77) died. His first cousin once removed [his father] Frederick (age 82) succeeded 11th Baronet Vincent of Stoke d'Abernon. [his mother] Maria Copley Young (age 60) by marriage Lady Vincent of Stoke d'Abernon.
On 9th January 1883 [his father] Frederick Vincent 11th Baronet (age 85) died. His son [his half-brother] William (age 48) succeeded 12th Baronet Vincent of Stoke d'Abernon.
In 1890 Edgar Vincent 1st Viscount D'Abernon (age 32) and Helen Venetia Duncombe Viscountess D'Abernon (age 24) were married. She the daughter of William Duncombe 1st Earl Feversham (age 60) and Mabel Violet Graham Countess Feversham (age 56).
On 19th March 1895 [his sister-in-law] Hermione Wilhelmina Duncombe Duchess Leinster (age 30) died of tuberculosis at Menton.
On 29th November 1899 [his mother] Maria Copley Young (age 79) died.
1906. John Singer Sargent (age 49). Portrait of Edgar Vincent 1st Viscount D'Abernon (age 48).
In 1914 Edgar Vincent 1st Viscount D'Abernon (age 56) was created 1st Baron D'Abernon of Esher in Surrey. [his wife] Helen Venetia Duncombe Viscountess D'Abernon (age 48) by marriage Baroness D'Abernon of Esher in Surrey.
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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Around 1925. Augustus John (age 46). Portrait of Edgar Vincent 1st Viscount D'Abernon (age 67).
In 1926 Edgar Vincent 1st Viscount D'Abernon (age 68) was created 1st Viscount D'Abernon of Esher and Stoke D'Abernon in Surrey. [his wife] Helen Venetia Duncombe Viscountess D'Abernon (age 60) by marriage Viscountess D'Abernon of Esher and Stoke D'Abernon in Surrey.
In 1934 Edgar Vincent 1st Viscount D'Abernon (age 76) was elected Fellow of the Royal Society.
On 2nd March 1936 [his brother] Frederick D'Abernon Vincent 15th Baronet (age 84) died. His brother Edgar (age 78) succeeded 16th Baronet Vincent of Stoke d'Abernon
On 1st November 1941 Edgar Vincent 1st Viscount D'Abernon (age 84) died. Viscount D'Abernon of Esher and Stoke D'Abernon in Surrey, Baron D'Abernon of Esher in Surrey and Baronet Vincent of Stoke d'Abernon extinct.
On 16th May 1954 [his former wife] Helen Venetia Duncombe Viscountess D'Abernon (age 88) died.
Kings Wessex: Great x 22 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 20 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 26 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 21 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings Godwinson: Great x 23 Grand Son of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great x 10 Grand Son of King Edward IV of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 21 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 19 Grand Son of Louis VII King of the Franks
Kings France: Great x 22 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 26 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: Francis Vincent 3rd Baronet 
4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward IV of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Francis Vincent 5th Baronet 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward IV of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Catherine Pitt Lady Vincent
Great x 2 Grandfather: Henry Vincent 6th Baronet 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward IV of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: Francis Vincent 7th Baronet 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward IV of England
GrandFather: Henry Dormer Vincent 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward IV of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Charles Howard 
9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: George Howard 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Frances Courthope
Great x 2 Grandfather: Lieutenenant-General Thomas Howard 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Kidder
Great x 3 Grandmother: Ann Kidder
Great x 1 Grandmother: Mary Howard Lady Vincent 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward Moreton
Great x 3 Grandfather: Bishop William Moreton
Great x 2 Grandmother: Mary Moreton
Father: Frederick Vincent 11th Baronet 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward IV of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Hervey 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Hervey
Great x 4 Grandmother: Susan Jermyn 
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Hervey 1st Earl Bristol
Great x 1 Grandfather: Felton Hervey 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Felton 2nd Baronet 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Felton 4th Baronet 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Susanna Tollemache Lady Felton 
7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Felton Countess Bristol 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: James Howard 3rd Earl Suffolk 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Howard Lady Felton 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Barbara Villiers Countess Suffolk 
9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
GrandMother: Isabella Hervey 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Edgar Vincent 1st Viscount D'Abernon 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward IV of England
GrandFather: Robert Herries Spearman Young
Mother: Maria Copley Young