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: Poyntz
Maternal Family Tree: Joan Lovel Baroness Maynard 1297-1337
In 1510 Nicholas Poyntz was born to [his father] Anthony Poyntz (age 30) and [his mother] Elizabeth Huddersfield (age 31).
On 12th April 1527 [his mother] Elizabeth Huddersfield (age 48) died.
On 24th June 1527 Nicholas Poyntz (age 17) and Joan Berkeley (age 1) were married. They were sixth cousins. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.
Around 1528 [his son] Nicholas Poyntz of Iron Acton was born to Nicholas Poyntz (age 18) and [his wife] Joan Berkeley (age 2). He married (1) his fourth cousin Margaret Stanley, daughter of Edward Stanley 3rd Earl of Derby and Katherine Howard Countess Derby (2) Anne Verney and had issue.
In 1533 [his father] Anthony Poyntz (age 53) died.
Before 6th September 1533 [his father] Anthony Poyntz and [his mother] Elizabeth Huddersfield were married.
Before 6th September 1533 [his father] Anthony Poyntz and [his step-mother] Joan Vaux "Mother Guildford" (age 70) were married.
Around 1534 [his daughter] Anne Poyntz was born to Nicholas Poyntz (age 24) and [his wife] Joan Berkeley (age 8). She married 1554 Thomas Heneage and had issue.
Around 1535 Hans Holbein The Younger (age 38). Drawing of Nicholas Poyntz (age 25).
On 21st August 1535 Nicholas Poyntz (age 25) visited by Henry VIII (age 44) and Queen Anne Boleyn of England (age 34) at Acton Court Iron Acton, Gloucestershire [Map].
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 1539 Nicholas Poyntz (age 29) was appointed High Sheriff of Gloucestershire.
In 1543 Nicholas Poyntz (age 33) was captain of the warship Great Galley used to attack Scotland as part of the Rough Wooing.
In May 1544 Nicholas Poyntz (age 34) sent by the Edward Seymour 1st Duke of Somerset (age 44) to burn at Kinghorn, Fife.
In 1545 Nicholas Poyntz (age 35) was appointed High Sheriff of Gloucestershire.
In 1547 Nicholas Poyntz (age 37) was appointed Knight of the Shire Gloucestershire.
Around 1550 Unknown Painter. Portrait of Nicholas Poyntz (age 40).
In 1554 [his son-in-law] Thomas Heneage (age 22) and [his daughter] Anne Poyntz (age 20) were married.
Chronicle of Queen Jane and Two Years of Queen Mary 1554. [4th February 1554]. This day sir Nicholas Ponynges (age 44), as yt is said, being an assystant at the Tower, was with the quene to knowe whether they should shot of at the Kentyshmen, and so bett downe the houses upon their hedds. "Nay," sayde the quene, "that were pyty, for mayny pore men and howsholders are like to be undone there and kylled. For," sayth she, "I trust, God willing," saythe she, "that they shalbe fought with tomorrowe."
In 1555 Nicholas Poyntz (age 45) was appointed MP Cricklade.
After 1556 Thomas Dyer and [his wife] Joan Berkeley (age 30) were married.
Around 28th November 1556 Nicholas Poyntz (age 46) died.
On 31st March 1563 [his former wife] Joan Berkeley (age 37) died.
Kings Wessex: Great x 14 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 17 Grand Son of Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 19 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 17 Grand Son of Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd
Kings England: Great x 6 Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 13 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 10 Grand Son of Louis VII King of the Franks
Kings France: Great x 14 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 18 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert Poyntz 
Great x 2 Grandfather: Nicholas Poyntz
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Poyntz
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Mill
Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Mill
GrandFather: Robert Poyntz
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Cox
Great x 1 Grandmother: Alice Cox
Father: Anthony Poyntz 8 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Woodville 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Richard Woodville
Great x 2 Grandfather: Richard Woodville 1st Earl Rivers
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Bittelsgate
Great x 3 Grandmother: Joan Bittelsgate
Great x 4 Grandmother: Joan Beauchamp 
Great x 1 Grandfather: Anthony Woodville 2nd Earl Rivers 6 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Luxemburg Count St Pol 
3 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Peter Luxemburg I Count Saint Pol 4 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Brienne
Great x 2 Grandmother: Jacquetta of Luxemburg Duchess Bedford 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Francesco Baux 1st Duke Andria 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Margherita Baux 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Sueva Orsini 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England
GrandMother: Margaret Woodville 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Stradling
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Stradling
Great x 1 Grandmother: Gwenllian Stradling
Nicholas Poyntz 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
GrandFather: William Huddersfield
Mother: Elizabeth Huddersfield 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Hugh Courtenay 2nd or 10th Earl Devon 6 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Philip Courtenay Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Bohun Countess Devon 
Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Courtenay 2 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Wake 
Great x 1 Grandfather: Philip Courtenay 3 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Richard Champernoun
Great x 2 Grandmother: Joan Champernoun 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Astley 3rd Baron Astley
Great x 3 Grandmother: Alice Astley 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Beauchamp Baroness Astley 
6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
GrandMother: Katherine Courtenay 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Walter Hungerford 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Hungerford
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Fitzjohn
Great x 2 Grandfather: Walter Hungerford 1st Baron Hungerford
Great x 4 Grandfather: Edmund Hussey 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Joan Hussey
Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Hungerford 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Hugh Peverell
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Peverell
Great x 2 Grandmother: Eleanor or Catherine Peverell 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Courtenay 6 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Courtenay 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Muriel Moels