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The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall describes the reigns of Kings Henry II, Richard I, John and Henry III, providing a wealth of information about their lives and the events of the time. Ralph's work is detailed, comprehensive and objective. We have augmented Ralph's text with extracts from other contemporary chroniclers to enrich the reader's experience. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.

Biography of Samuel Rayner 1806-1879

On 15th April 1806 Samuel Rayner was born.

In 1824 Samuel Rayner (age 17) and Anne Manser were married.

On 21st June 1832 Louise Ingram Rayner was born to Samuel Rayner (age 26) and [his wife] Anne Manser at Matlock Bath, Derbyshire [Map].

Around 1833. Samuel Rayner (age 26). "St John's Church, Derby [Map]".

Around 1855. Samuel Rayner (age 48). "Watercolour".

Before 1879. Samuel Rayner (age 72). "Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex [Map]".

Before 1879. Samuel Rayner (age 72). "View of Chatsworth [Map]".

Before 1879. Samuel Rayner (age 72). "Barons, Chapel Haddon Hall [Map] Derbyshire".

Before 1879. Samuel Rayner (age 72). "The Crypt, Wells Cathedral [Map]".

Before 1879. Samuel Rayner (age 72). "Attic in Haddon Hall [Map]".

Before 1879. Samuel Rayner (age 72). "Tomb in the Crypt of Arundel Castle [Map]".

In 1879 Samuel Rayner (age 72) died.