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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In or before 1630 [his father] Edward Smith of Cressy Hall, Lincolnshire (age 29) and [his mother] Elizabeth Heron (age 31) were married.
Around 1630 Edward Smith 1st Baronet was born to [his father] Edward Smith of Cressy Hall, Lincolnshire (age 30) and [his mother] Elizabeth Heron (age 32).
In 1632 [his father] Edward Smith of Cressy Hall, Lincolnshire (age 32) died.
In 1653 Edward Smith 1st Baronet (age 23) was elected MP Leicestershire.
In or before 1655 Edward Smith 1st Baronet (age 24) and Constance Spencer were married.
Around 1655 [his son] Edward Smith 2nd Baronet was born to Edward Smith 1st Baronet (age 25) and [his wife] Constance Spencer. He married 20th June 1683 Olivia Pepys Lady Smith.
On 20th March 1661 Edward Smith 1st Baronet (age 31) was created 1st Baronet Smith of Edmundthorpe in Leicestershire.
On or after 4th May 1682 Edward Smith 1st Baronet (age 52) and Frances Marwood (age 40) were married by a licence dated 4th May 1682.
On 20th June 1683 [his son] Edward Smith 2nd Baronet (age 28) and [his daughter-in-law] Olivia Pepys Lady Smith (age 18) were married at St James' Church, Paddington.
Annals of the six Kings of England by Nicholas Trivet
Translation of the Annals of the Six Kings of England by that traces the rise and rule of the Angevin aka Plantagenet dynasty from the mid-12th to early 14th century. Written by the Dominican scholar Nicholas Trivet, the work offers a vivid account of English history from the reign of King Stephen through to the death of King Edward I, blending political narrative with moral reflection. Covering the reigns of six monarchs—from Stephen to Edward I—the chronicle explores royal authority, rebellion, war, and the shifting balance between crown, church, and nobility. Trivet provides detailed insight into defining moments such as baronial conflicts, Anglo-French rivalry, and the consolidation of royal power under Edward I, whose reign he describes with particular immediacy. The Annals combines careful year-by-year reporting with thoughtful interpretation, presenting history not merely as a sequence of events but as a moral and political lesson. Ideal for readers interested in medieval history, kingship, and the origins of the English state, this chronicle remains a valuable and accessible window into the turbulent world of the Plantagenet kings.
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On 6th September 1707 Edward Smith 1st Baronet (age 77) died. His son Edward (age 52) succeeded 2nd Baronet Smith of Edmundthorpe in Leicestershire. [his daughter-in-law] Olivia Pepys Lady Smith (age 42) by marriage Lady Smith of Edmundthorpe in Leicestershire.
Kings Wessex: Great x 18 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 15 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 21 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 16 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings Godwinson: Great x 18 Grand Son of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great x 8 Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 17 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 14 Grand Son of Louis VII King of the Franks
Kings France: Great x 18 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 22 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
GrandFather: Roger Smith
Father: Edward Smith of Cressy Hall, Lincolnshire
Edward Smith 1st Baronet 8 x Great Grand Son of
GrandFather: Edward Heron
Mother: Elizabeth Heron 7 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Brooke 7th Baron Cobham 
6 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Brooke 8th Baron Cobham 3 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Neville Baroness Cobham 
2 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 2 Grandfather: George Brooke 9th Baron Cobham 4 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Heydon
Great x 3 Grandmother: Dorothy Heydon Baroness Cobham 9 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Boleyn 
8 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 1 Grandfather: Henry Brooke 5 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Bray of Eaton Bray 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Edmund Braye 1st Baron Braye
Great x 2 Grandmother: Anne Braye Baroness Cobham 12 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Halwell of Halwell in Devon
Great x 3 Grandmother: Jane Halwell Baroness Bray 11 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Jane Norbury 
10 x Great Grand Daughter of
GrandMother: Ann Brooke 6 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 1 Grandmother: Anne Sutton 