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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Baronet Stewart of Burray in Orkney is in Baronet Stewart.
In 1687 Archibald Stewart 1st Baronet [age 77] was created 1st Baronet Stewart of Burray in Orkney.
In 1689 Archibald Stewart 1st Baronet [age 79] died. Archibald Stewart 2nd Baronet succeeded 2nd Baronet Stewart of Burray in Orkney.
In 1704 Archibald Stewart 2nd Baronet died. His son James [age 9] succeeded 3rd Baronet Stewart of Burray in Orkney.
On 24th August 1756 James Stewart 3rd Baronet [age 61] died. Alexander Stewart 6th Earl Galloway [age 62] succeeded 4th Baronet Stewart of Burray in Orkney.
On 24th September 1773 Alexander Stewart 6th Earl Galloway [age 79] died. His son John [age 37] succeeded 7th Earl Galloway, 6th Baronet Stewart of Corsewall, 5th Baronet Stewart of Burray in Orkney. Anne Dashwood Countess Galloway [age 30] by marriage Countess Galloway.
On 13th November 1806 John Stewart 7th Earl Galloway [age 70] died. His son George [age 38] succeeded 8th Earl Galloway, 7th Baronet Stewart of Corsewall, 6th Baronet Stewart of Burray in Orkney. Jane Paget Countess Galloway [age 32] by marriage Countess Galloway.
On 27th March 1834 George Stewart 8th Earl Galloway [age 66] died. His son Randolph [age 34] succeeded 9th Earl Galloway, 8th Baronet Stewart of Corsewall, 7th Baronet Stewart of Burray in Orkney. Harriet Blanche Somerset Countess Galloway [age 22] by marriage Countess Galloway.
In 1873 Randolph Stewart 9th Earl Galloway [age 73] died. His son Alan [age 37] succeeded 10th Earl Galloway, 9th Baronet Stewart of Corsewall, 8th Baronet Stewart of Burray in Orkney. Mary Arabella Arthur Gascoyne-Cecil Countess Galloway [age 22] by marriage Countess Galloway.
On 7th February 1901 Alan Stewart 10th Earl Galloway [age 65] died. His brother Randolph [age 64] succeeded 11th Earl Galloway, 10th Baronet Stewart of Corsewall, 9th Baronet Stewart of Burray in Orkney. Amy Mary Pauline Cliffe Countess Galloway by marriage Countess Galloway.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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On 7th February 1920 Randolph Stewart 11th Earl Galloway [age 83] died at Cumlowden House. His son Randolph [age 27] succeeded 12th Earl Galloway, 11th Baronet Stewart of Corsewall, 10th Baronet Stewart of Burray in Orkney.
On 13th June 1978 Randolph Stewart 12th Earl Galloway [age 85] died. His son Randolph [age 49] succeeded 13th Earl Galloway, 12th Baronet Stewart of Corsewall, 11th Baronet Stewart of Burray in Orkney.
On 27th March 2020 Randolph Stewart 13th Earl of Galloway [age 91] died. His second cousin once removed Andrew [age 71] succeeded 14th Earl Galloway, 13th Baronet Stewart of Corsewall, 12th Baronet Stewart of Burray in Orkney.