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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Gloucester County is in Virginia.
In 1653 James Christopher Allen [aged 69] died in Gloucester County.
In 1679 Robert Porteus Senior was born at Newbottle.
In 1705 Robert Porteus Junior was born to Robert Porteus Senior [aged 26] and Mildred Smith [aged 23] at Newbottle.
In 1662 Captain John Smith was born at Purton.
On 17th February 1680 Captain John Smith [aged 18] and Mary Warner [aged 17] were married at Purton. She the daughter of Augustine Warner [aged 38].
Around 20th February 1681 Mildred Smith was born to Captain John Smith [aged 19] and Mary Warner [aged 18] at Purton. She married 17th August 1700 Robert Porteus Senior and had issue.
On 14th April 1698 Captain John Smith [aged 36] died at Purton.
On 17th August 1700 Robert Porteus Senior [aged 21] and Mildred Smith [aged 19] were married at Purton. She the daughter of Captain John Smith and Mary Warner [aged 37].
In 1663 Mary Warner was born to Augustine Warner [aged 20] at Warner Hall. She married 17th February 1680 Captain John Smith and had issue.
Annals of the six Kings of England by Nicholas Trivet
Translation of the Annals of the Six Kings of England by that traces the rise and rule of the Angevin aka Plantagenet dynasty from the mid-12th to early 14th century. Written by the Dominican scholar Nicholas Trivet, the work offers a vivid account of English history from the reign of King Stephen through to the death of King Edward I, blending political narrative with moral reflection. Covering the reigns of six monarchs—from Stephen to Edward I—the chronicle explores royal authority, rebellion, war, and the shifting balance between crown, church, and nobility. Trivet provides detailed insight into defining moments such as baronial conflicts, Anglo-French rivalry, and the consolidation of royal power under Edward I, whose reign he describes with particular immediacy. The Annals combines careful year-by-year reporting with thoughtful interpretation, presenting history not merely as a sequence of events but as a moral and political lesson. Ideal for readers interested in medieval history, kingship, and the origins of the English state, this chronicle remains a valuable and accessible window into the turbulent world of the Plantagenet kings.
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In 1671 Mildred Warner was born to Augustine Warner [aged 28] at Warner Hall. She married 1688 Lawrence Washington and had issue.
On 24th December 1674 Colonel Augustine Warner [aged 63] died at Warner Hall.
On 19th June 1681 Augustine Warner [aged 39] died at Warner Hall.
Around 1688 Lawrence Washington [aged 28] and Mildred Warner [aged 17] were married at Warner Hall. She the daughter of Augustine Warner.
On 12th November 1700 Mary Warner [aged 37] died at Warner Hall.