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: Harrington
In or before 1511 [his father] John Alexander Harrington (age 13) and [his mother] Elizabeth Moton were married. They had five sons and four daughters.
Around 1511 James Harrington was born to [his father] John Alexander Harrington (age 14) and [his mother] Elizabeth Moton at Exton, Rutlandshire.
In or before 1540 James Harrington (age 28) and Lucy Sidney (age 19) were married.
In 1540 [his son] John Harington 1st Baron Harington was born to James Harrington (age 29) and [his wife] Lucy Sidney (age 20). He married 1573 Anne Keilway Baroness Harington and had issue.
In 1542 [his son] James Harrington 1st Baronet was born to James Harrington (age 31) and [his wife] Lucy Sidney (age 22). He married (1) before 1599 Frances Sapcote and had issue (2) 1601 Anne Bernard.
In 1545 [his daughter] Elizabeth Harrington was born to James Harrington (age 34) and [his wife] Lucy Sidney (age 25). She married 1557 Edward Montagu and had issue.
In 1553 James Harrington (age 42) was appointed High Sheriff of Rutlandshire.
On 25th August 1553 [his father] John Alexander Harrington (age 56) died.
Jean de Waurin's Chronicle of England Volume 6 Books 3-6: The Wars of the Roses
Jean de Waurin was a French Chronicler, from the Artois region, who was born around 1400, and died around 1474. Waurin’s Chronicle of England, Volume 6, covering the period 1450 to 1471, from which we have selected and translated Chapters relating to the Wars of the Roses, provides a vivid, original, contemporary description of key events some of which he witnessed first-hand, some of which he was told by the key people involved with whom Waurin had a personal relationship.
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Between 1554 and 1589 James Harrington (age 43) was elected Knight of the Shire Rutlandshire.
In 1555 Thomas Radclyffe 3rd Earl of Sussex (age 30) and [his sister-in-law] Frances Sidney Countess Sussex (age 24) were married. He the son of Henry Radclyffe 2nd Earl of Sussex (age 48) and Elizabeth Howard.
In 1557 [his son-in-law] Edward Montagu (age 27) and [his daughter] Elizabeth Harrington (age 12) were married.
On 17th February 1557 Henry Radclyffe 2nd Earl of Sussex (age 50) died. He was buried at St Lawrence Pountney Church. His son Thomas (age 32) succeeded 3rd Earl of Sussex, 3rd Viscount Fitzwalter, 12th Baron Fitzwalter. [his sister-in-law] Frances Sidney Countess Sussex (age 26) by marriage Countess of Sussex.
In 1561 Robert Brooksby sold his share of Burley-on-the-Hill House to James Harrington (age 50).
In 1565 [his daughter] Sarah Harrington was born to James Harrington (age 54) and [his wife] Lucy Sidney (age 45). She married (1) before 24th April 1586 Francis Hastings, son of George Hastings 4th Earl Huntingdon and Dorothy Port Countess Huntingdon, and had issue (2) before 1628 Thomas Edmondes.
In 1573 [his son] John Harington 1st Baron Harington (age 33) and [his daughter-in-law] Anne Keilway Baroness Harington (age 19) were married. His father James Harrington (age 62) gave him Burley-on-the-Hill House as a wedding present.
In 1573 John Durrant sold his share of Burley-on-the-Hill House to James Harrington (age 62).
Before 1579 [his son-in-law] William Leigh (age 27) and [his daughter] Frances Harrington were married.
Around 1581 [his son-in-law] Edward Dudley 5th Baron Dudley (age 13) and [his daughter] Theodosia Harrington Baroness Dudley were married.
Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough
A canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: 'In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed.'
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Before 24th April 1586 [his son-in-law] Francis Hastings (age 26) and [his daughter] Sarah Harrington (age 21) were married. He the son of George Hastings 4th Earl Huntingdon (age 46) and Dorothy Port Countess Huntingdon.
On 1st August 1587 James Harrington (age 76) attended the Burial of Mary Queen of Scots.
On 9th March 1589 [his sister-in-law] Frances Sidney Countess Sussex (age 58) died. On 15th April 1589 she was buried in Chapel of St Paul, Westminster Abbey [Map].
Around 1591 [his wife] Lucy Sidney (age 71) died at Exton, Rutlandshire.
On 24th January 1592 James Harrington (age 81) died. He was buried in the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Exton, Rutlandshire [Map]. Monument to James Harrington and [his former wife] Lucy Sidney. A large standing Elizabethan Period monument with 2 kneeling figures at a prie-dieu in a double aedicule. Wrought in various marbles and enriched with low-relief carving, strapwork etc. surmounted by obelisk, and arms. Stylistically similar to the monument to Robert Keilway. Possibly sculpted by Nicholas Johnson or Nicholas Stone (age 5).
Lucy Sidney: Around 1520 she was born to William Sidney and Anne Pakenham at Penshurst, Kent [Map]. In or before 1540 James Harrington and she were married. Around 1591 Lucy Sidney died at Exton, Rutlandshire.
[his daughter] Mary Harrington was born to James Harrington and Lucy Sidney. She married before 1603 Edward Wingfield of Kimbolton and had issue.
[his daughter] Mabel Harrington was born to James Harrington and Lucy Sidney. She married Andrew Noel and had issue.
[his daughter] Theodosia Harrington Baroness Dudley was born to James Harrington and Lucy Sidney. She married 1581 Edward Dudley 5th Baron Dudley, son of Edward Sutton 4th Baron Dudley and Katherine Brydges Baroness Dudley, and had issue.
[his daughter] Frances Harrington was born to James Harrington and Lucy Sidney. She married before 1579 William Leigh, son of Thomas Leigh, and had issue.
Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough
A canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: 'In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed.'
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[his son] Henry Harrington was born to James Harrington and Lucy Sidney. He married Cecilia Agar and had issue.
[his daughter] Catherine Harrington was born to James Harrington and Lucy Sidney. She married Edward Dymoke and had issue.
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Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 21 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 19 Grand Son of Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd
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Kings France: Great x 18 Grand Son of Hugh I King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 22 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Harrington 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert Harrington
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Harrington
Great x 1 Grandfather: Robert Harrington
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Culpepper 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Culpepper
Great x 2 Grandmother: Catherine Culpepper
GrandFather: John Harrington
Father: John Alexander Harrington
GrandFather: Robert Moton of Peckleton in Leicestershire
Mother: Elizabeth Moton