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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Paternal Family Tree: Winnington
Before 28th August 1666 [his father] Francis Winnington [aged 31] and [his mother] Elizabeth Salwey were married. They had four sons and three daughters
On 8th October 1669 Edward Winnington aka Jeffreys was born to Francis Winnington [aged 34] and Elizabeth Salwey.
Before 1676 [his father] Francis Winnington [aged 41] and Elizabeth Herbert of Powick were married. They had one daughter.
On 18th May 1694 Edward Winnington aka Jeffreys [aged 24] was called to the bar at Middle Temple.
On 1st May 1700 [his father] Francis Winnington [aged 65] died.
In 1708 Edward Winnington aka Jeffreys [aged 38] was elected MP Droitwich which seat he held until 20th July 1725.
In September 1709 Edward Winnington aka Jeffreys [aged 39] and Jane Bloom were married. She the niece and heir of Henry Jeffreys 1634-1709, who died in July 1709, brother of her mother Jane Jeffreys, of Ham Castle who estates he inherited and who surname he adopted. According to Charles Baldwyn she was rumoured to be worth about £30,000.
In 1719 [his wife] Jane Bloom died.
Before 20th July 1725 Edward Winnington aka Jeffreys [aged 55] had one of his legs amputated having developed gangrene following a hunting accident.
Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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On 20th July 1725 Edward Winnington aka Jeffreys [aged 55] died without issue. His estate were inherited by his elder brother Salwey Winnington [aged 58].
GrandFather: John Winnington of Chester
Father: Francis Winnington
Edward Winnington aka Jeffreys
Great x 1 Grandfather: Humphrey Salwey of Stanford Court, Stanford-on-Teme
GrandFather: Edward Salwey
Great x 2 Grandfather: Edward Littleton
Great x 1 Grandmother: Anne Littleton
Mother: Elizabeth Salwey
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Dryden of Canons Ashby
Great x 1 Grandfather: Erasmus Dryden 1st Baronet
GrandMother: Dorothy Dryden
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Wilkes of Hodnell, Warwickshire
Great x 1 Grandmother: Frances Wilkes