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: Clayton
William Clayton 1st Baronet was born to [his father] William Clayton of Hambledon in Buckinghamshire.
In 1707 [his uncle] Robert Clayton (age 78) died. His nephew William Clayton 1st Baronet was his heir.
Before 1713 William Clayton 1st Baronet and Martha Kenrick were married.
Around 1713 [his son] Kenrick Clayton 2nd Baronet was born to William Clayton 1st Baronet and [his wife] Martha Kenrick.
Around 1718 [his son] William Clayton was born to William Clayton 1st Baronet and [his wife] Martha Kenrick.
In or before 1721 [his son-in-law] Charles Blackwell 2nd Baronet (age 20) and [his daughter] Anne Clayton Lady Blackwell were married.
In 1732 William Clayton 1st Baronet was created 1st Baronet Clayton of Marden Park in Surrey.
On 19th August 1742 [his son-in-law] John Thomas (age 30) and [his daughter] Anne Clayton Lady Blackwell were married at the Chapel Royal, Whitehall Palace. There was no issue. She the sister of his former pupil William Clayton 1st Baronet.
On 28th December 1744 William Clayton 1st Baronet died. His son Kenrick (age 31) succeeded 2nd Baronet Clayton of Marden Park in Surrey.
[his daughter] Anne Clayton Lady Blackwell was born to William Clayton 1st Baronet and Martha Kenrick. She married (1) in or before 1721 Charles Blackwell 2nd Baronet, son of Lambert Blackwell 1st Baronet and Elizabeth Herne Lady Blackwell, and had issue (2) 19th August 1742 John Thomas.
GrandFather: John Clayton
Father: William Clayton of Hambledon in Buckinghamshire
Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Abbott
GrandMother: Alice Abbott