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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Paternal Family Tree: Vernon
In 1635 George Vernon was born to [his father] Henry Vernon (age 20) and [his mother] Muriel Vernon.
In 1658 [his father] Henry Vernon (age 43) died.
Around 1660 George Vernon (age 25) and Margaret Onley (age 18) were married.
In 1660 John Michael Wright (age 42). Portrait of George Vernon (age 25).
Around 1660 John Michael Wright (age 42). Portrait of George Vernon (age 25).
1664. Sudbury Hall, Derbyshire [Map] was commissioned around 1664 by George Vernon (age 29) and his wife [his wife] Margaret Onley (age 22). The armorial above the door in the photo below shows the Vernon Arms impaled with the Onley Arms with the date 1664. The initials being a V with a G and M below are probably Vernon, George and Margaret.
In 1675 [his wife] Margaret Onley (age 33) died.
After 1675 George Vernon (age 40) and Dorothy Shirley (age 20) were married. They were sixth cousins.
In 1677 [his brother-in-law] Robert Shirley 1st Earl Ferrers (age 26) abeyance terminated 14th Baron Ferrers of Chartley. Elizabeth Washington Baroness Ferrers Chartley by marriage Baroness Ferrers of Chartley.
Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough
A canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: 'In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed.'
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In 1682 [his wife] Dorothy Shirley (age 27) died at Brackley, Northamptonshire [Map].
In or after 1682 George Vernon (age 47) and Catherine Vernon (age 19) were married. The difference in their ages was 28 years. They were fourth cousin once removed.
In April 1686 [his son] Henry Vernon was born to George Vernon (age 51) and [his wife] Catherine Vernon (age 23). He married 1709 Anne Pigot and had issue.
Before 1694 John Michael Wright (age 76). Portrait of George Vernon (age 58).
On 13th July 1702 George Vernon (age 67) died.
After 13th July 1702. Memorial to George Vernon (deceased) and his daughter [his son] Anna-Catherina Vernon at All Saints Church, Sudbury [Map].
Anna-Catherina Vernon: he was born to George Vernon and Margaret Onley. On 30th June 1744 Anna-Catherina Vernon died
On 21st October 1710 [his former wife] Catherine Vernon (age 47) died.
[his father] Henry Vernon and [his mother] Muriel Vernon were married. They were fourth cousins.
[his son] Anna-Catherina Vernon was born to George Vernon and Margaret Onley.
[his daughter] Dorothy Vernon was born to George Vernon and Dorothy Shirley. She married her fifth cousin George Vernon.
Anne Boleyn. Her Life as told by Lancelot de Carle's 1536 Letter.
In 1536, two weeks after the execution of Anne Boleyn, her brother George and four others, Lancelot du Carle, wrote an extraordinary letter that described Anne's life, and her trial and execution, to which he was a witness. This book presents a new translation of that letter, with additional material from other contemporary sources such as Letters, Hall's and Wriothesley's Chronicles, the pamphlets of Wynkyn the Worde, the Memorial of George Constantyne, the Portuguese Letter and the Baga de Secrets, all of which are provided in Appendices.
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[his son] Matilda Vernon was born to George Vernon and Margaret Onley.
Kings Wessex: Great x 17 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 14 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 20 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 15 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings Godwinson: Great x 19 Grand Son of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great x 8 Grand Son of King Henry IV of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 16 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 24 Grand Son of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Kings France: Great x 18 Grand Son of Hugh I King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 21 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Vernon 
12 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Humphrey Vernon 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Talbot 
5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Vernon 4 x Great Grand Son of King Henry IV of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Ludlow 12 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Alice Ludlow 3 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry IV of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Grey 
2 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry IV of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: Walter Vernon 5 x Great Grand Son of King Henry IV of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Shirley 
9 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Ralph Shirley 10 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Eleanor Shirley 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
GrandFather: Edward Vernon 6 x Great Grand Son of King Henry IV of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Littleton
Great x 3 Grandfather: Edward Littleton
Great x 4 Grandmother: Alice Winnesbury
Great x 2 Grandfather: Edward Littleton of Pillaton Hall
Great x 4 Grandfather: Humphrey Swynnerton of Swynnerton
Great x 3 Grandmother: Helen Swynnerton
Great x 1 Grandmother: Mary Littleton 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Cockayne 
13 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Francis Cockayne 10 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Barbara Fitzherbert 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Alice Cockayne 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Marrow
Great x 3 Grandmother: Dorothy Marrow
Father: Henry Vernon 7 x Great Grand Son of King Henry IV of England
George Vernon 8 x Great Grand Son of King Henry IV of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Vernon
Great x 3 Grandfather: Ralph Vernon
Great x 2 Grandfather: Robert Vernon
Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Vernon
GrandFather: George Vernon
Great x 4 Grandfather: Hugh Egerton 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Ralph Egerton of Wrineshill
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Egerton
Great x 1 Grandmother: Dorothy Egerton
Mother: Muriel Vernon 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Corbet 5 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert Corbet 6 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Devereux 
7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Reginald Corbet 7 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Vernon 12 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Vernon 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Talbot 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: Richard Corbet 8 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
GrandMother: Jane Corbet 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England