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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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Charles Crispe 5th Baronet 1680-1740

Paternal Family Tree: Crispe

On 30th April 1674 [his father] Nicholas Crispe 2nd Baronet [aged 31] and [his mother] Judith Adrian Lady Crispe were married. She by marriage Lady Crispe of Hammersmith in Middlesex.

Around 1680 Charles Crispe 5th Baronet was born to Nicholas Crispe 2nd Baronet [aged 37] and Judith Adrian Lady Crispe.

In November 1698 [his father] Nicholas Crispe 2nd Baronet [aged 55] died. He was buried at St Mildred's Church, Bread Street. His son [his brother] John [aged 22] succeeded 3rd Baronet Crispe of Hammersmith in Middlesex.

Between 8th February 1699, the date of her will, and 2nd May 1700, the date her will was proved, [his mother] Judith Adrian Lady Crispe died. She was buried with her husband at St Mildred's Church, Bread Street.

In 1715 Charles Crispe 5th Baronet [aged 35] was appointed High Sheriff of Oxfordshire.

Before 2nd June 1718 Charles Crispe 5th Baronet [aged 38] and Anne Crispe [aged 33] were married. They were half first cousin once removed.

On 2nd June 1718 [his wife] Anne Crispe [aged 33] died.

On 27th October 1721 Charles Crispe 5th Baronet [aged 41] was elected MP New Woodstock at a by-election which seat he held until 1722.

On 1st June 1730 Nicholas Crispe 4th Baronet [aged 12] died unmarried. His uncle Charles [aged 50] succeeded 5th Baronet Crispe of Hammersmith in Middlesex.

On 9th July 1740 Charles Crispe 5th Baronet [aged 60] died. Baronet Crispe of Hammersmith in Middlesex extinct. His estates were inherited by

Ancestors of Charles Crispe 5th Baronet 1680-1740

Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Crispe

Great x 2 Grandfather: Ellis Crispe

Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Steward

Great x 1 Grandfather: Nicholas Crispe 1st Baronet

Great x 3 Grandfather: John Ireland of Nottinghamshire

Great x 2 Grandmother: Hester Ireland

Grandfather: Ellis Crispe

Father: Nicholas Crispe 2nd Baronet

Great x 1 Grandfather: George Strode of Squeries, Westerham, Kent

Grandmother: Anne Strode

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Crispe

Great x 3 Grandfather: Ellis Crispe

Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Steward

Great x 2 Grandfather: Nicholas Crispe 1st Baronet

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Ireland of Nottinghamshire

Great x 3 Grandmother: Hester Ireland

Great x 1 Grandmother: Rebecca Crispe

Charles Crispe 5th Baronet

Grandfather: John Adrian of London

Mother: Judith Adrian Lady Crispe