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Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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In 1850 Mary Ann Ford was born to [her father] Peter Ford.
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 [her son] Joseph Waterhouse was born to [her husband] Charles Waterhouse (age 24) and Mary Ann Ford (age 27) at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map]. He married 25th July 1908 Martha Elizabeth Hadfield and had issue.
In December 1890 [her son] Charles Waterhouse was born to [her husband] Charles Waterhouse (age 37) and Mary Ann Ford (age 40) at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map].
5th April 1891. Census. Upper Heys, Hayfield.
[her husband] Charles Waterhouse (age 38). Head. 37. Married. Labourer Stone Quarry. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
Mary Ann Waterhouse (age 41). 41. Married. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
[her 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].
[her 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.
[her husband] Charles Waterhouse (age 48). Head. 47. Married. Farmer. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
Mary Ann Waterhouse (age 51). 50. Married. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
James Waterhouse. Son. 27.? Labourer. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
[her 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].
[her son] Charles Waterhouse (age 10). Son. 10. Born at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map].
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In 1902 [her husband] Charles Waterhouse (age 49) died.
On 25th July 1908 [her son] Joseph Waterhouse (age 31) and [her daughter-in-law] Martha Elizabeth Hadfield (age 30) were married at Glossop.
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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2nd April 1911. Census. Birch Vale Post Office.
[her former husband] Charles Waterhouse. Head. 57. Married. Quarryman, Dresser. Born at Chapel en le Frith, Derbyshire [Map].
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].
[her son] Charles Waterhouse (age 20). Son. 20. Single. Machine Minder at Calico Print Works. Born at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map].
On 12th April 1917 [her son] Joseph Waterhouse (age 40) was killed in action whilst serving with the Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment). He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial Pier and Face 10 C 10 D and 11 A. He left his widow [her daughter-in-law] Martha Elizabeth Hadfield (age 39) and their son [her grandson] Joseph Waterhouse (age 8).
In 1918 Mary Ann Ford (age 68) died.