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: Isham
On 31st October 1903 Gyles Isham 12th Baronet was born to [his father] Vere Isham 11th Baronet (age 41) at Lamport, Northamptonshire.
In or before 1926 Gyles Isham 12th Baronet (age 22) was admitted to Magdalen College, Oxford University. He was President of the Oxford Union in 1926. Graduated MA in 1930.
In 1940 Gyles Isham 12th Baronet (age 36) was commissioned as an officer into the King's Royal Rifle Corps and served in Libya in the Western Desert Campaign, by 1943 reaching the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel.
On 11th February 1941 [his father] Vere Isham 11th Baronet (age 78) died. His son Gyles (age 37) succeeded 12th Baronet Isham of Lamport in Northamptonshire.
In 1952 Gyles Isham 12th Baronet (age 48) was appointed Deputy Lieutenant of Northamptonshire.
In 1958 Gyles Isham 12th Baronet (age 54) was appointed High Sheriff of Northamptonshire.
In 1964 Gyles Isham 12th Baronet (age 60) was appointed Trustee of the National Portrait Gallery.
Between 1968 and 1976 Gyles Isham 12th Baronet (age 64) served as President of the Association of Genealogists.
On 29th January 1976 Gyles Isham 12th Baronet (age 72) died without issue. His third cousin once removed Ian (age 52) succeeded 13th Baronet Isham of Lamport in Northamptonshire.
Great x 4 Grandfather: Justinian Isham 4th Baronet
Great x 3 Grandfather: Euseby Isham
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Turnor Lady Isham
Great x 2 Grandfather: Justinian Isham 7th Baronet
Great x 4 Grandfather: Matthew Panting
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Panting
Great x 1 Grandfather: Reverend Vere Isham
Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Barrett
Great x 2 Grandmother: Susannah Barrett
GrandFather: John Vere Isham
Father: Vere Isham 11th Baronet