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William of Worcester's Chronicle of England
William of Worcester, born around 1415, and died around 1482 was secretary to John Fastolf, the renowned soldier of the Hundred Years War, during which time he collected documents, letters, and wrote a record of events. Following their return to England in 1440 William was witness to major events. Twice in his chronicle he uses the first person: 1. when writing about the murder of Thomas, 7th Baron Scales, in 1460, he writes '… and I saw him lying naked in the cemetery near the porch of the church of St. Mary Overie in Southwark …' and 2. describing King Edward IV's entry into London in 1461 he writes '… proclaimed that all the people themselves were to recognize and acknowledge Edward as king. I was present and heard this, and immediately went down with them into the city'. William’s Chronicle is rich in detail. It is the source of much information about the Wars of the Roses, including the term 'Diabolical Marriage' to describe the marriage of Queen Elizabeth Woodville’s brother John’s marriage to Katherine, Dowager Duchess of Norfolk, he aged twenty, she sixty-five or more, and the story about a paper crown being placed in mockery on the severed head of Richard, 3rd Duke of York.
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Paternal Family Tree: Waterhouse
In 1853 Charles Waterhouse was born to [his uncle] Charles Waterhouse (age 34) at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
On 4th November 1872 Charles Waterhouse (age 19) and Mary Ann Ford (age 22) were married at Glossop, Derbyshire [Map]. The witnesses were James Garratt and Robert Winterbottom.
In March 1877 [his son] Joseph Waterhouse was born to Charles Waterhouse (age 24) and [his wife] Mary Ann Ford (age 27) at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map]. He married 25th July 1908 Martha Elizabeth Hadfield and had issue.
In 1885 [his uncle] Charles Waterhouse (age 66) died.
In December 1890 [his son] Charles Waterhouse was born to Charles Waterhouse (age 37) and [his wife] Mary Ann Ford (age 40) at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map].
5th April 1891. Census. Upper Heys, Hayfield.
Charles Waterhouse (age 38). Head. 37. Married. Labourer Stone Quarry. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
[his wife] Mary Ann Waterhouse (age 41). 41. Married. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
[his son] Joseph Waterhouse (age 14). Son. 13. Stone Quarryman. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
Alice Waterhouse. Daughter. 11. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
John Wm Waterhouse. Son. Cattleman. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
Esther Waterhouse. Daughter. 5. Born at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map].
[his son] Charles Waterhouse. Son. 10. Born at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map].
Charles Waterhouse. Son. 6 Months. Born at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map].
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31st March 1901. Census. Matley Moor, Little Hayfield.
Charles Waterhouse (age 48). Head. 47. Married. Farmer. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
[his wife] Mary Ann Waterhouse (age 51). 50. Married. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
James Waterhouse. Son. 27.? Labourer. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
[his son] Joseph Waterhouse (age 24). Son. 23.? Labourer. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
Alice Waterhouse. Daughter. 21. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
John W Waterhouse. Son. 18. Scholar. Born at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map].
[his son] Charles Waterhouse (age 10). Son. 10. Born at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map].
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In 1902 Charles Waterhouse (age 49) died.
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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2nd April 1911. Census. Birch Vale Post Office.
Charles Waterhouse. Head. 57. Married. Quarryman, Dresser. Born at Chapel en le Frith, Derbyshire [Map].
[his former wife] Mary Ann Waterhouse (age 61). 60. Married 37 Years. Born at Chapel en le Frith, Derbyshire [Map].
Esther Waterhouse. Daughter. 25. Single. Born at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map].
[his son] Charles Waterhouse (age 20). Son. 20. Single. Machine Minder at Calico Print Works. Born at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map].
In 1918 [his former wife] Mary Ann Ford (age 68) died.
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Waterhouse
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Waterhouse
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Waterhouse
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Waterhouse
GrandFather: William Waterhouse
Father: Charles Waterhouse