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: Croft
In 1751 Herbert Croft 5th Baronet was born to [his uncle] Herbert Croft (age 29).
In March 1771 Herbert Croft 5th Baronet (age 20) matriculated University College, Oxford University.
In 1785 [his uncle] Herbert Croft (age 63) died.
In 1786 Herbert Croft 5th Baronet (age 35) was appointed Vicar of Prittlewell in Essex.
Before 8th February 1792 Herbert Croft 5th Baronet (age 41) and Sophia Cleave were married.
On 8th February 1792 [his wife] Sophia Cleave died.
On 25th February 1795 Herbert Croft 5th Baronet (age 44) and Elizabeth Lewis Lady Croft were married. The next day he was imprisoned at Exeter Jail for debt.
On 4th December 1797 John Croft 4th Baronet (age 62) died. His first cousin once removed Herbert (age 46) succeeded 5th Baronet Croft of Croft Castle in Herefordshire although he didn't inherit the estates.
In September 1815 [his wife] Elizabeth Lewis Lady Croft died.
Anne Boleyn. Her Life as told by Lancelot de Carle's 1536 Letter.
In 1536, two weeks after the execution of Anne Boleyn, her brother George and four others, Lancelot du Carle, wrote an extraordinary letter that described Anne's life, and her trial and execution, to which he was a witness. This book presents a new translation of that letter, with additional material from other contemporary sources such as Letters, Hall's and Wriothesley's Chronicles, the pamphlets of Wynkyn the Worde, the Memorial of George Constantyne, the Portuguese Letter and the Baga de Secrets, all of which are provided in Appendices.
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On 26th April 1816 Herbert Croft 5th Baronet (age 65) died. His brother [his brother] Richard (age 54) succeeded 6th Baronet Croft of Croft Castle in Herefordshire
Kings Wessex: Great x 23 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 19 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 25 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 20 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings England: Great x 17 Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 22 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 21 Grand Son of Louis VII King of the Franks
Kings France: Great x 23 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 28 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward Croft
Great x 3 Grandfather: Herbert Croft
Great x 2 Grandfather: Bishop Herbert Croft
Great x 1 Grandfather: Herbert Croft 1st Baronet 
GrandFather: Francis Croft 15 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Simon Archer
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Archer 13 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Ferrers of Tamworth Castle 
11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Ferrers 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Archer Lady Croft 14 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Richard Leigh
Great x 2 Grandmother: Anne Leigh
Father: Herbert Croft 16 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Herbert Croft 5th Baronet 17 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England