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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Staunton Harold, Leicestershire is in Leicestershire.
See: Holy Trinity Church Staunton Harold, Leicestershire [Map], Staunton Harold Hall Staunton Harold, Leicestershire.
Around 1429 John Shirley was born to Ralph Shirley (age 16) and Margaret Staunton (age 19) at Staunton Harold, Leicestershire [Map]. He married 1457 Eleanor Willoughby and had issue.
Around 1460 Thomas Shirley was born to John Shirley (age 31) and Eleanor Willoughby (age 27) at Staunton Harold, Leicestershire [Map].
Around 1461 Ralph Shirley was born to John Shirley (age 32) and Eleanor Willoughby (age 28) at Staunton Harold, Leicestershire [Map].
In 1462 Robert Shirley was born to John Shirley (age 33) and Eleanor Willoughby (age 29) at Staunton Harold, Leicestershire [Map].
Around 1464 Margaret Shirley was born to John Shirley (age 35) and Eleanor Willoughby (age 31) at Staunton Harold, Leicestershire [Map].
Around 1466 Alice Shirley was born to John Shirley (age 37) and Eleanor Willoughby (age 33) at Staunton Harold, Leicestershire [Map]. She married Robert Brokesby.
Around 1468 Hugh Shirley was born to John Shirley (age 39) and Eleanor Willoughby (age 35) at Staunton Harold, Leicestershire [Map].
Around 1470 Jane Shirley was born to John Shirley (age 41) and Eleanor Willoughby (age 37) at Staunton Harold, Leicestershire [Map].
Around 1472 Nicholas Shirley was born to John Shirley (age 43) and Eleanor Willoughby (age 39) at Staunton Harold, Leicestershire [Map].
Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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Around 1474 Eleanor Shirley was born to John Shirley (age 45) and Eleanor Willoughby (age 41) at Staunton Harold, Leicestershire [Map].
Around 1476 Henry Shirley was born to John Shirley (age 47) and Eleanor Willoughby (age 43) at Staunton Harold, Leicestershire [Map].
Around 1478 Richard Shirley was born to John Shirley (age 49) and Eleanor Willoughby (age 45) at Staunton Harold, Leicestershire [Map].
In 1480 Baldwin Shirley was born to John Shirley (age 51) and Eleanor Willoughby (age 47) at Staunton Harold, Leicestershire [Map].
Around 1482 Ralph Shirley was born to Robert Shirley (age 20) at Staunton Harold, Leicestershire [Map].
Around 1482 Anne Shirley was born to John Shirley (age 53) and Eleanor Willoughby (age 49) at Staunton Harold, Leicestershire [Map].
In 1487 Eleanor Willoughby (age 54) died at Staunton Harold, Leicestershire [Map].
In 1513 Robert Shirley (age 51) died at Staunton Harold, Leicestershire [Map].
Around 26th January 1515 Francis Shirley was born to Ralph Shirley (age 54) at Staunton Harold, Leicestershire [Map]. He married Dorothy Giffard and had issue.
On 6th January 1516 Ralph Shirley (age 55) died at Staunton Harold, Leicestershire [Map].
Around 1526 Francis Shirley was born to Ralph Shirley (age 44) at Staunton Harold, Leicestershire [Map].
Around 1528 Eleanor Shirley was born to Ralph Shirley (age 46) at Staunton Harold, Leicestershire [Map]. She married (1) Nicholas Browne and had issue (2) before 1540 Thomas Vernon and had issue.
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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In 1533 John Shirley was born to Francis Shirley (age 17) and Dorothy Giffard (age 42) at Staunton Harold, Leicestershire [Map].
On 15th January 1535 Ralph Shirley (age 53) died at Staunton Harold, Leicestershire [Map].
In 1540 Elizabeth Shirley was born to Francis Shirley (age 24) and Dorothy Giffard (age 49) at Staunton Harold, Leicestershire [Map]. She married 1569 Thomas Cotton and had issue.
On 12th September 1570 John Shirley (age 37) died at Staunton Harold, Leicestershire [Map]. He was buried at Church of St Mary and St Hardulph, Breedon on the Hill [Map].
On 27th July 1571 Francis Shirley (age 56) died at Staunton Harold, Leicestershire [Map]. He was buried in the Church of St Mary and St Hardulph, Breedon on the Hill [Map]. Elizabethan Period. Chest with Weepers holding Shields. Helm with Folds. Richard and Gabriel Royley of Burton-upon-Trent.
Francis Shirley: Francis Shirley and Dorothy Giffard were married. The difference in their ages was 24 years; she, unusually, being older than him. Around 26th January 1515 he was born to Ralph Shirley at Staunton Harold, Leicestershire [Map].
On 28th April 1595 Eleanor Shirley (age 67) died at Staunton Harold, Leicestershire [Map].
On 23rd September 1725 Walter Shirley was born to Laurence Shirley (age 31) and Anne Clarges (age 30) at Staunton Harold, Leicestershire [Map]. He married 27th August 1766 Henrietta Maria Phillips and had issue.
On 13th March 1859 Washington Sewallis Shirley 9th Earl Ferrers (age 37) died at Staunton Harold, Leicestershire [Map]. He was buried at Holy Trinity Church Staunton Harold, Leicestershire [Map]. His son Sewallis (age 12) succeeded 10th Earl Ferrers, 16th Baronet Shirley of Staunton Harold in Leicestershire.
On 4th September 1673 Robert Shirley was born to Robert Shirley 1st Earl Ferrers (age 22) and Elizabeth Washington Baroness Ferrers Chartley at Staunton Harold Hall Staunton Harold, Leicestershire. He married 27th September 1688 Anne Ferrers and had issue.
On 18th January 1760 Laurence Shirley 4th Earl Ferrers (age 39) shot his old family steward Johnson at Staunton Harold Hall Staunton Harold, Leicestershire. Thomas Kirkland (age 39) was called to attend the steward. He subsequently left the house covertly, brought a magistrate with armed men, and removed the wounded steward, Johnson, who soon died.