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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Biography of William Lewis Trelawny aka Salusbury-Trelawny 8th Baronet 1781-1856

Paternal Family Tree: Trelawny

On 28th February 1778 [his father] Harry Trelawny 7th Baronet [aged 21] and [his mother] Anne Brown Lady Trelawny were married at Kingston St Mary, Somerset. She by marriage Lady Trelawny of Trelawny in Cornwall.

On 4th July 1781 William Lewis Trelawny aka Salusbury-Trelawny 8th Baronet was born to Harry Trelawny 7th Baronet [aged 25] and Anne Brown Lady Trelawny.

In 1802 William Lewis Trelawny aka Salusbury-Trelawny 8th Baronet [aged 20] assumed the additional surname of Salusbury under Royal licence, as required by a provision in the will of his cousin Owen Brereton aka Salusbury-Brereton. He, Owen Brereton aka Salusbury-Brereton was a son of Mary Trelawny who was sister of his grandfather Captain William Trelawny.

On 24th August 1807 William Lewis Trelawny aka Salusbury-Trelawny 8th Baronet [aged 26] and Patience Christian Carpenter Lady Trelawny [aged 19] were married at Tavistock, Devon.

In 1811 William Lewis Trelawny aka Salusbury-Trelawny 8th Baronet [aged 29] was appointed High Sheriff of Cornwall.

On 2nd June 1816 [his son] John Salusbury Salusbury-Trelawny 9th Baronet was born to William Lewis Trelawny aka Salusbury-Trelawny 8th Baronet [aged 34] and [his wife] Patience Christian Carpenter Lady Trelawny [aged 28]. He married (1) 25th January 1842 Harriet Jane Tremayne Lady Salusbury-Trelawny and had issue (2) 17th December 1872 his fourth cousin Harriet Jacqueline Buller Lady Salusbury-Trelawny.

On 18th November 1822 [his mother] Anne Brown Lady Trelawny died.

In 1832 William Lewis Trelawny aka Salusbury-Trelawny 8th Baronet [aged 50] was elected MP Cornwall East which seat he held until 1837.

On 25th February 1834 [his father] Harry Trelawny 7th Baronet [aged 77] died. His son William [aged 52] succeeded 8th Baronet Salusbury-Trelawny of Trelawny in Cornwall. [his wife] Patience Christian Carpenter Lady Trelawny [aged 46] by marriage Lady Trelawny of Trelawny in Cornwall.

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In 1839 William Lewis Trelawny aka Salusbury-Trelawny 8th Baronet [aged 57] was appointed Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall.

On 25th January 1842 [his son] John Salusbury Salusbury-Trelawny 9th Baronet [aged 25] and [his daughter-in-law] Harriet Jane Tremayne Lady Salusbury-Trelawny [aged 21] were married.

On 15th November 1856 William Lewis Trelawny aka Salusbury-Trelawny 8th Baronet [aged 75] died. His son John [aged 40] succeeded 9th Baronet Salusbury-Trelawny of Trelawny in Cornwall.

On 20th June 1857 [his former wife] Patience Christian Carpenter Lady Trelawny [aged 69] died.

Royal Ancestors of William Lewis Trelawny aka Salusbury-Trelawny 8th Baronet 1781-1856

Kings Wessex: Great x 23 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England

Kings Gwynedd: Great x 20 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd

Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 26 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth

Kings Powys: Great x 21 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys

Kings Godwinson: Great x 25 Grand Son of King Harold II of England

Kings England: Great x 15 Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Kings Scotland: Great x 19 Grand Son of King William I of Scotland

Kings France: Great x 17 Grand Son of King Philip IV of France

Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 27 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine

Kings Spain: Great x 20 Grand Son of Alfonso II King Aragon

Ancestors of William Lewis Trelawny aka Salusbury-Trelawny 8th Baronet 1781-1856

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Trelawny 1st Baronet 12 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Jonathan Trelawny 2nd Baronet 13 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: Brigadier-General Henry Trelawny 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward Seymour 2nd Baronet 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Seymour 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Dorothy Killigrew Baroness Seymour 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England

Great x 1 Grandfather: Captain William Trelawny 12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Matthew Hals 1676 of Efford in Cornwall

Great x 2 Grandmother: Rebecca Hals

GrandFather: William Trelawny 6th Baronet 13 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 1 Grandmother: Mary Bisset

Father: Harry Trelawny 7th Baronet 14 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Trelawny 1st Baronet 12 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Jonathan Trelawny 2nd Baronet 13 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: Brigadier-General Henry Trelawny 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward Seymour 2nd Baronet 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Seymour 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Dorothy Killigrew Baroness Seymour 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England

Great x 1 Grandfather: Harry Trelawny 5th Baronet 12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Matthew Hals 1676 of Efford in Cornwall

Great x 2 Grandmother: Rebecca Hals

GrandMother: Laetitia Trelawny 13 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Trelawny 1st Baronet 12 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Jonathan Trelawny 2nd Baronet 13 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: Bishop Jonathan Trelawny 3rd Baronet 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward Seymour 2nd Baronet 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Seymour 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Dorothy Killigrew Baroness Seymour 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England

Great x 1 Grandmother: Letitia Trelawny 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Hele of Bascombe in Devon

Great x 2 Grandmother: Rebecca Hele Lady Trelawny

William Lewis Trelawny aka Salusbury-Trelawny 8th Baronet 15 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

GrandFather: Reverend James Brown

Mother: Anne Brown Lady Trelawny