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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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In 1663 William Johnstone 2nd Baronet was born to [his father] James Johnstone of Westerhall, Dumfriesshire and [his mother] Maragaret Bannatyne.
On 9th February 1697 [his son] James Johnstone 3rd Baronet was born to William Johnstone 2nd Baronet (age 34).
Before 1698 William Johnstone 2nd Baronet (age 34) and Henrietta Johnston were married.
On 13th February 1698 [his son] Lieutenant-Colonel John Johnstone of Netherwood was born to William Johnstone 2nd Baronet (age 35). He married 1st December 1731 Charlotte van Lore van den Bempdé Marchioness of Annandale.
On 30th November 1708 William Johnstone 2nd Baronet (age 45) was elected MP Dumfries Burghs which seat he held until 1710.
On 30th September 1711 [his brother] John Johnstone 1st Baronet died without male issue. His brother William (age 48) succeeded 2nd Baronet Johnstone of Westerhall in Dumfries.
In 1713 William Johnstone 2nd Baronet (age 50) was elected MP Dunfrieshire and MP Dumfries Burghs which seats he held until 1715.
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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On 9th May 1713 William Johnstone 2nd Baronet (age 50) was elected MP Dumfries Burghs which seat he held until 8th August 1713.
In 1715 William Johnstone 2nd Baronet (age 52) was elected MP Dunfrieshire which seats he held until 1722.
On 8th October 1727 William Johnstone 2nd Baronet (age 64) died. His son James (age 30) succeeded 3rd Baronet Johnstone of Westerhall in Dumfries.
Father: James Johnstone of Westerhall, Dumfriesshire
GrandFather: John Bannatyne of Corehouse in Lanarkshire
Mother: Maragaret Bannatyne