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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Francis Winnington of Broadway 1704-1754

Paternal Family Tree: Winnington

In February 1704 or March 1704 Francis Winnington of Broadway was born to Francis Winnington.

On 29th March 1721 Francis Winnington of Broadway [aged 17] matriculated at Trinity College, Oxford University.

On 9th February 1728 Francis Winnington of Broadway [aged 24] was called to the bar at Middle Temple.

From 1733 to 1747 Francis Winnington of Broadway [aged 28] held the post of Solicitor to the Admiralty.

In 1747 Francis Winnington of Broadway [aged 42] was elected MP Droitwich which seat he held until 1754.

Around 1754 Francis Winnington of Broadway [aged 49] died.

Ancestors of Francis Winnington of Broadway 1704-1754

Great x 1 Grandfather: John Winnington of Chester

Grandfather: Francis Winnington

Father: Francis Winnington

Great x 2 Grandfather: Humphrey Salwey of Stanford Court, Stanford-on-Teme

Great x 1 Grandfather: Edward Salwey

Great x 3 Grandfather: Edward Littleton

Great x 2 Grandmother: Anne Littleton

Grandmother: Elizabeth Salwey

Great x 3 Grandfather: John Dryden of Canons Ashby

Great x 2 Grandfather: Erasmus Dryden 1st Baronet

Great x 1 Grandmother: Dorothy Dryden

Great x 3 Grandfather: William Wilkes of Hodnell, Warwickshire

Great x 2 Grandmother: Frances Wilkes

Francis Winnington of Broadway