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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In 1745 [his father] George Jackson aka Duckett 1st Baronet [age 19] and Mary Ward were married.
Before 1775 Robert Neale and [his mother] Grace Goldstone Lady Duckett [age 24] were married.
On 9th September 1775 [his father] George Jackson aka Duckett 1st Baronet [age 49] and [his mother] Grace Goldstone Lady Duckett [age 25] were married at St Margaret's Church, Westminster [Map]. The difference in their ages was 24 years.
On 17th July 1777 George Duckett 2nd Baronet was born to [his father] George Jackson aka Duckett 1st Baronet [age 51] and [his mother] Grace Goldstone Lady Duckett [age 27].
In 1784 [his mother] Grace Goldstone Lady Duckett [age 34] died.
On 21st June 1791 [his father] George Jackson aka Duckett 1st Baronet [age 65] was created 1st Baronet Jackson aka Duckett of Hartham House in Wiltshire.
In 1806 Harry Burrard-Neale [age 40] was elected MP Lymington which seat he held until 1807 when his maternal half-brother George Duckett 2nd Baronet [age 28] superceded him.
In 1807 George Duckett 2nd Baronet [age 29] was elected MP Lymington.
On 27th March 1811 [his son] George Floyd Duckett 3rd Baronet was born to George Duckett 2nd Baronet [age 33]. He married 21st June 1845 Isabella Smith, daughter of General Lionel Smith 1st Baronet and Isabella Pottinger Lady Smith.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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In 1812 George Duckett 2nd Baronet [age 34] was elected MP Plympton Erle.
On 22nd December 1822 [his father] George Jackson aka Duckett 1st Baronet [age 97] died. His son George [age 45] succeeded 2nd Baronet Jackson aka Duckett of Hartham House in Wiltshire.
In 1832 George Duckett 2nd Baronet [age 54] was declared bankrupt.
On 21st June 1845 [his son] George Floyd Duckett 3rd Baronet [age 34] and [his daughter-in-law] Isabella Smith were married. They had no children.
On 15th June 1856 George Duckett 2nd Baronet [age 78] died. His son George [age 45] succeeded 3rd Baronet Jackson aka Duckett of Hartham House in Wiltshire.
GrandFather: George Jackson of Hill House in Richmond in Yorkshire
Father: George Jackson aka Duckett 1st Baronet
Great x 1 Grandfather: William Ward of Guisborough in Yorkshire
GrandMother: Hannah Ward
GrandFather: Gwyn Goldstone
Mother: Grace Goldstone Lady Duckett
Great x 2 Grandfather: Lionel Duckett
Great x 1 Grandfather: George Duckett
Great x 3 Grandfather: Samuel Ashe of Langley Burrell in Wiltshire
Great x 2 Grandmother: Martha Ashe
GrandMother: Grace Duckett
Great x 1 Grandmother: Grace Skinner