In 1860 William John Whittemore was born.
Before 1885. William John Whittemore [aged 24]. Portrait of Frank Armstrong Crawford [aged 45].
Frank Armstrong Crawford: On 18th January 1839 she was born to Robert Leighton Crawford and Martha Eliza Everett. Her curious firstname a consequence of her being named after her parents best friend, Frank Armstrong. Why they didn't adopt Francesca, or some other famale version of Frank, is unknown. On 21st August 1869 Cornelius "Commodore" Vanderbilt and she were married. She signed a pre-nuptial agreement, agreeing to receive $500,000 in bonds after his death. Confederate Generals Braxton Bragg and his brother, Thomas Bragg, both attended the wedding. The difference in their ages was 44 years. On 4th May 1885 she died. Her funeral was conducted by the Reverend Charles Deems at the Church of Strangers, Manhattan.
1886. William John Whittemore [aged 26]. "Queen Anne's Lace".
Before 1911 William John Whittemore [aged 50] and Alice Vaud m Whittemore [aged 42] were married.
In 1911 [his wife] Alice Vaud m Whittemore [aged 43] died.
1945. William John Whittemore [aged 85]. "Skaters in East Hampton, New York".
Before 1955. William John Whittemore [aged 94]. "Gathering Wildflowers".
Before 1955 William John Whittemore [aged 94] and Alice Charlotte Simpson [aged 91] were married.
Before 1955. William John Whittemore [aged 94]. "An Afternoon Stroll".
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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In 1955 [his wife] Alice Charlotte Simpson [aged 92] died.
In 1955 William John Whittemore [aged 95] died.