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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 1787 William James Chaplin was born in Rochester, Kent [Map].
Before 1840 William James Chaplin (age 52) was a stage coach proprietor who developed a large coaching business before the arrival of the railways. He had over ninety coaches in service earning £500,000.
In 1840 William James Chaplin (age 53) was appointed Deputy Chairman of the London and Southampton Railway.
Before 23rd July 1840 William James Chaplin (age 53) and Elizabeth Alston were married.
On 23rd July 1840 [his son] Colonel John Worthy Chaplin was born to William James Chaplin (age 53) and [his wife] Elizabeth Alston at Ewhurst Park, Hampshire. He was educated at Harrow School. He married 22nd August 1871 Isabel Thompson and had issue.
In 1843 William James Chaplin (age 56) was appointed Chairman of the London and Southampton Railway which position he held until 1858 excepting 1853-1854.
In January 1847 William James Chaplin (age 60) was elected MP Salisbury at a by-election which seat he held until 1857.
On 24th April 1859 William James Chaplin (age 72) died.