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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On 23rd May 1794 Edward Ayshford Sanford was born to [his father] William Sanford (age 22).
Before 1818 Edward Ayshford Sanford (age 23) and Henrietta Langham were married. They had issue five sons, of which two predeceased him, and two daughters.
In 1818 [his son] William Ayshford Sanford was born to Edward Ayshford Sanford (age 23) and [his wife] Henrietta Langham. He married (1) 1857 Sarah Ellen Seymour and had issue (2) 1874 Sarah Elizabeth Harriet Hervey, daughter of Bishop Arthur Hervey.
In 1830 Edward Ayshford Sanford (age 35) was elected MP Somerset which seat he held until 1832.
In 1832 Edward Ayshford Sanford (age 37) was elected Fellow of the Royal Society.
In 1832 Edward Ayshford Sanford (age 37) was elected MP Somerset West which seat he held until 1841.
On 30th April 1833 [his father] William Sanford (age 61) died.
On 21st June 1841 Edward Ayshford Sanford (age 47) and Caroline Anne Stanhope (age 49) were married. She the daughter of Charles Stanhope 3rd Earl of Harrington and Jane Fleming Countess Harrington.
On 3rd March 1851 [his brother-in-law] Charles Stanhope 4th Earl of Harrington (age 70) died. His brother [his brother-in-law] Leicester (age 66) succeeded 5th Earl Harrington, 5th Viscount Petersham, 5th Baron Harrington. Elizabeth Green Countess Harrington (age 42) by marriage Countess Harrington.
On 25th November 1853 [his wife] Caroline Anne Stanhope (age 62) died.
William of Worcester's Chronicle of England
William of Worcester, born around 1415, and died around 1482 was secretary to John Fastolf, the renowned soldier of the Hundred Years War, during which time he collected documents, letters, and wrote a record of events. Following their return to England in 1440 William was witness to major events. Twice in his chronicle he uses the first person: 1. when writing about the murder of Thomas, 7th Baron Scales, in 1460, he writes '… and I saw him lying naked in the cemetery near the porch of the church of St. Mary Overie in Southwark …' and 2. describing King Edward IV's entry into London in 1461 he writes '… proclaimed that all the people themselves were to recognize and acknowledge Edward as king. I was present and heard this, and immediately went down with them into the city'. William’s Chronicle is rich in detail. It is the source of much information about the Wars of the Roses, including the term 'Diabolical Marriage' to describe the marriage of Queen Elizabeth Woodville’s brother John’s marriage to Katherine, Dowager Duchess of Norfolk, he aged twenty, she sixty-five or more, and the story about a paper crown being placed in mockery on the severed head of Richard, 3rd Duke of York.
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In 1857 [his son] William Ayshford Sanford (age 39) and [his daughter-in-law] Sarah Ellen Seymour were married.
On 1st December 1871 Edward Ayshford Sanford (age 77) died.
Great x 1 Grandfather: William Sanford
GrandFather: John Sanford
Father: William Sanford