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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Paternal Family Tree: Redman
In 1455 Edward Redman Lord Harewood was born to [his father] Richard Redman (age 38) and [his mother] Margaret Middleton (age 8).
Before 21st March 1476 [his father] Richard Redman (age 59) and [his mother] Margaret Middleton (age 29) were married. The difference in their ages was 30 years.
On 21st March 1476 [his father] Richard Redman (age 59) died.
Around 1483 [his brother] William Redman Lord Harewood died. He was buried at Levens, Heversham. His brother Edward (age 28) succeeded Lord Harewood. [his future wife] Elizabeth Huddlestone Baroness Harewood (age 33) by marriage Lord Harewood.
In October 1483 Edward Redman Lord Harewood (age 28) actively employed with John Scrope 5th Baron Scrope of Bolton (age 46), and others in arresting and imprisoning the rebels in Devon and Cornwall.
In 1484 Edward Redman Lord Harewood (age 29) was appointed Commissioner of Array for Dorset.
In 1484 Edward Redman Lord Harewood (age 29) was awarded the manor at Illubruar Manor, Somerset.
On 23rd October 1485 Edward Redman Lord Harewood (age 30) was pardoned for having supported Richard III.
In 1494 Edward Redman Lord Harewood (age 39) was appointed High Sheriff of Cumberland.
After 1494 Edward Redman Lord Harewood (age 39) was appointed High Sheriff of Somerset.
After 1494 Edward Redman Lord Harewood (age 39) was appointed High Sheriff of Dorset.
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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In or before 1510 Edward Redman Lord Harewood (age 54) and Elizabeth Huddlestone Baroness Harewood (age 59) were married. They were fifth cousins.
In 1510 [his son] Richard Redman was born to Edward Redman Lord Harewood (age 55) and [his wife] Elizabeth Huddlestone Baroness Harewood (age 60) at Harewood Castle. He married before 29th January 1544 Elizabeth Gascoigne.
On 27th September 1510 Edward Redman Lord Harewood (age 55) died. All Saints Church Harewood [Map]. Monument to Edward Redman Lord Harewood and [his wife] Elizabeth Huddlestone Baroness Harewood (age 60). Fluted Period. Esses and Roses Collar. Dogs Head Crest. She wearing a simple headdress with veil falling low on the shoulders. The carving somewhat reminiscent of Alice Chaucer's. Monument in Ewelme [Map], Oxfordshire. Angels Supporting Pillow. Chest with Angels with Rounded Wings holding Shields. Chest with Weepers.
Elizabeth Huddlestone Baroness Harewood: In 1450 she was born to John Huddlestone 7th Lord Millom and Mary Fenwick Lady Millom. Around 1483 William Redman Lord Harewood died. He was buried at Levens, Heversham. His brother Edward succeeded Lord Harewood. She by marriage Lord Harewood. In or before 1510 Edward Redman Lord Harewood and she were married. They were fifth cousins. On 31st May 1526 Elizabeth Huddlestone Baroness Harewood died.
On 31st May 1526 [his former wife] Elizabeth Huddlestone Baroness Harewood (age 76) died.
[his daughter] Helen Redman was born to Edward Redman Lord Harewood and Elizabeth Huddlestone Baroness Harewood.
[his daughter] Magdalen Redman was born to Edward Redman Lord Harewood and Elizabeth Huddlestone Baroness Harewood.
[his son] Henry Redman was born to Edward Redman Lord Harewood and Elizabeth Huddlestone Baroness Harewood.
Kings Wessex: Great x 14 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 15 Grand Son of Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 17 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 15 Grand Son of Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd
Kings England: Great x 10 Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Kings Scotland: Great x 13 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 20 Grand Son of Louis "Pious" King Aquitaine I King of the Franks
Kings France: Great x 13 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 18 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: Matthew Redman
Great x 3 Grandfather: Matthew Redman
Great x 2 Grandfather: Matthew Redman
Great x 1 Grandfather: Richard Redman
Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Fitzhenry of Ravensworth
Great x 2 Grandmother: Joan Fitzhenry Baroness Greystoke
GrandFather: Matthew Redman 8 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Ives Aldeburgh
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Aldeburgh
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Aldeburgh 1st Baron Aldeburgh Harewood
Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Aldeburgh 7 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Lisle 1st Baron Lisle 
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Lisle 2nd Baron Lisle 5 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Beauchamp Baroness Lisle 
4 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Lisle Baroness Ferrers Harewood 6 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Grey 3rd Baron Grey of Wilton 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Maud Grey Baroness Lisle
Father: Richard Redman 9 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Tunstall
Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Tunstall
GrandMother: Johanna Tunstall
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Harrington 1st Baron Harington 
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Harrington of Farleton
Great x 4 Grandmother: Juliana Barlingham
Great x 2 Grandfather: Nicholas Harrington of Hornby
Great x 3 Grandmother: Katherine Banastre
Great x 1 Grandmother: Isabella Harrington
Great x 2 Grandmother: Isabel English
Edward Redman Lord Harewood 10 x Great Grand Son of
GrandFather: Thomas Middleton
Mother: Margaret Middleton
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Musgrave 1st Baron Musgrave 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Richard Musgrave
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Ros Baroness Musgrave 
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Musgrave
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Wollaston
Great x 1 Grandfather: Richard Musgrave
Great x 4 Grandfather: Ralph Dacre 1st Baron Dacre Gilsland 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Hugh Dacre 4th Baron Dacre of Gilsland, Baron Multon of Gilsand
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret "Flower of Gillesland" Multon Baroness Dacre of Gilsland 2nd Baroness Multon Gilsland 
Great x 2 Grandmother: Joan Dacre
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Maxwell 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Maxwell Countess Atholl
GrandMother: Isabel Musgrave