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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Alice Ibbetson Countess Shipbrook was born to [her father] Samuel Ibbetson of Denton Hall.
Before 1752 Francis Vernon 1st Earl Shipbrook (age 36) and Alice Ibbetson Countess Shipbrook were married.
In 1752 [her son] Francis Vernon was born to [her husband] Francis Vernon 1st Earl Shipbrook (age 37) and Alice Ibbetson Countess Shipbrook. He died aged eight in 1760.
In 1762 [her husband] Francis Vernon 1st Earl Shipbrook (age 47) was created 1st Baron Orwell. Alice Ibbetson Countess Shipbrook by marriage Baroness Orwell.
Before 16th July 1770 Francis Cotes (age 44). Portrait of Alice Ibbetson Countess Shipbrook.
In 1776 [her husband] Francis Vernon 1st Earl Shipbrook (age 61) was created 1st Viscount Orwell. Alice Ibbetson Countess Shipbrook by marriage Viscountess Orwell.
In 1777 [her husband] Francis Vernon 1st Earl Shipbrook (age 62) was created 1st Earl Shipbrook of Newry in County Down. Alice Ibbetson Countess Shipbrook by marriage Countess Shipbrook of Newry in County Down.
On 15th October 1783 [her husband] Francis Vernon 1st Earl Shipbrook (age 68) died. Earl Shipbrook of Newry in County Down, Viscount Orwell and Baron Orwell extinct.