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: Poole
Around 1666 [his father] John Pole 3rd Baronet (age 16) and [his mother] Anne Morice Lady Pole (age 13) were married.
In 1678 William Pole 4th Baronet was born to [his father] John Pole 3rd Baronet (age 28) and [his mother] Anne Morice Lady Pole (age 25).
Before 13th April 1695 [his grandfather] Courtenay Pole 2nd Baronet (age 76) died. He was buried in Shute, Devon. His son [his father] John (age 45) succeeded 3rd Baronet Pole of Shute House in Devon. [his mother] Anne Morice Lady Pole (age 42) by marriage Lady Pole of Shute House in Devon.
On 7th July 1696 William Pole 4th Baronet (age 18) matriculated New College, Oxford University.
In 1701 William Pole 4th Baronet (age 23) was elected MP Newport.
On 17th January 1704 William Pole 4th Baronet (age 26) was elected MP Camelford at a by-election, which seat he retained in 1705.
In 1708 William Pole 4th Baronet (age 30) was elected MP Newport.
On 13th March 1708 [his father] John Pole 3rd Baronet (age 58) died. His son William (age 30) succeeded 4th Baronet Pole of Shute House in Devon.
In 1710 William Pole 4th Baronet (age 32) was elected MP Devon.
The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.
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In 1712 William Pole 4th Baronet (age 34) was appointed Master of the Household.
In 1713 William Pole 4th Baronet (age 35) was elected MP Bossiney.
Around 28th February 1713 [his mother] Anne Morice Lady Pole (age 60) died.
On 17th March 1716 William Pole 4th Baronet (age 38) was elected MP Honiton; he was re-elected in 1722.
Around 1733 [his son] John Pole 5th Baronet was born to William Pole 4th Baronet (age 55).
On 31st December 1741 William Pole 4th Baronet (age 63) died. His son John (age 8) succeeded 5th Baronet Pole of Shute House in Devon.
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Pole
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Pole
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Pole of Colcombe House
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Pole 1st Baronet
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Peryam
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Peryam of Little Fulford
Great x 2 Grandmother: Mary Peryam
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Parker of North Molton 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Parker
GrandFather: Courtenay Pole 2nd Baronet
Father: John Pole 3rd Baronet
Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Shapcote
GrandMother: Urith Shapcote Lady Pole
GrandFather: William Morice
Mother: Anne Morice Lady Pole