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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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On or before 20th February 1632 [his father] Thomas Hanmer 2nd Baronet (age 20) and [his mother] Elizabeth Baker Lady Hamner (age 22) were married. She by marriage Lady Hamner of Hamner in Flintshire.
After 20th February 1632 John Hamner 3rd Baronet was born to [his father] Thomas Hanmer 2nd Baronet (age 20) and [his mother] Elizabeth Baker Lady Hamner (age 22).
Before 22nd November 1646 [his mother] Elizabeth Baker Lady Hamner (age 36) died. The date based on the date of the second marriage of her husband [his father] Thomas Hanmer 2nd Baronet (age 34) to [his step-mother] Susan Hervey Lady Hamner (age 34).
On 22nd November 1646 [his father] Thomas Hanmer 2nd Baronet (age 34) and [his step-mother] Susan Hervey Lady Hamner (age 34) were married. She by marriage Lady Hamner of Hamner in Flintshire.
In 1659 John Hamner 3rd Baronet (age 26) was elected MP Flint Boroughs.
On 9th August 1660 John Hamner 3rd Baronet (age 28) was knighted.
In 1664 John Hamner 3rd Baronet (age 31) was appointed High Sheriff of Gloucestershire.
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 October 1669 John Hamner 3rd Baronet (age 37) was elected MP Evesham.
In 1678 [his father] Thomas Hanmer 2nd Baronet (age 66) died. His son John (age 45) succeeded 3rd Baronet Hamner of Hamner in Flintshire.
In 1681 John Hamner 3rd Baronet (age 48) was elected MP Flintshire.
In 1685 and 1689 John Hamner 3rd Baronet (age 52) was elected MP Flint Boroughs.
Calendar of the State Papers of William and Mary 1693 March. 29th March 1693. Kensington. Warrant to [ Viscount Sydney] to allow to Sir John Hanmer (age 61), bart., 200l. for the extraordinary charges he was at in going from Dublin to Cork, and shipping the English, Irish and Danes there, and in surveying and repairing the works at Cork. [S.P. Dom. Signet Office Letter Book 12, p. 605.]
In August 1701 John Hamner 3rd Baronet (age 69) was killed in a duel (probably). His nephew Thomas (age 23) succeeded 4th Baronet Hamner of Hamner in Flintshire. Isabella Bennet Duchess Grafton (age 33) by marriage Lady Hamner of Hamner in Flintshire.
Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Hanmer
GrandFather: John Hamner 1st Baronet
Father: Thomas Hanmer 2nd Baronet
GrandFather: Thomas Baker of Whittingham Hall, Fressingfield, Suffolk
Mother: Elizabeth Baker Lady Hamner