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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On or before 13th July 1718 Charles Dalston 4th Baronet was born to [his father] Charles Dalston 3rd Baronet.
In 1723 [his father] Charles Dalston 3rd Baronet died. His son Charles (age 4) succeeded 4th Baronet Dalston of Dalston.
On 1st May 1735 Charles Dalston 4th Baronet (age 16) enrolled as a scholar at the Royal Naval Academy.
On 29th July 1737 Charles Dalston 4th Baronet (age 19) joined the 50-gun fourth-rate HMS Gloucester as a volunteer. Gloucester sailed to join the Mediterranean Fleet soon afterwards.
On 19th September 1737 Charles Dalston 4th Baronet (age 19) was promoted to midshipman and sent to join the 20-gun frigate HMS Dursley Galley, which was also part of the fleet.
On 20th October 1738 Charles Dalston 4th Baronet (age 20) returned to Gloucester as a volunteer on 12 October, and became a midshipman again, this time still on Gloucester.
On 7th March 1765 Charles Dalston 4th Baronet (age 46) died. Baronet Dalston of Dalston extinct.
Great x 2 Grandfather: George Dalston
Great x 1 Grandfather: William Dalston 1st Baronet
GrandFather: John Dalston 2nd Baronet
Great x 3 Grandfather: Benjamin Bolles
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Bolles
Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Goodrick
Great x 1 Grandmother: Anne Bolles Lady Dalston
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Witham of Ledston
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Witham of Ledstone
Great x 2 Grandmother: Mary Witham 1st Baronetess Bolles
Father: Charles Dalston 3rd Baronet