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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Paternal Family Tree: Lascelles
In 1713 Edwin Lascelles 1st Baron Harewood was born to [his father] Henry Lascelles (age 23) at Barbados.
Around 1723 Edwin Lascelles 1st Baron Harewood (age 10) educated at Trinity College, Cambridge University [Map].
In 1744 Edwin Lascelles 1st Baron Harewood (age 31) was elected MP Scarborough.
On 5th January 1747 Edwin Lascelles 1st Baron Harewood (age 34) and Elizabeth Dawes (age 21) were married.
On 16th October 1753 [his father] Henry Lascelles (age 63) died.
After 6th November 1753 John Fleming 1st Baronet (age 23) and [his future wife] Jane Coleman Baroness Harewood (age 22) were married.
In 1761 Edwin Lascelles 1st Baron Harewood (age 48) was elected MP Yorkshire.
On 31st August 1764 [his wife] Elizabeth Dawes (age 38) died.
Around 1767. Joshua Reynolds (age 43). Portrait of Edwin Lascelles 1st Baron Harewood (age 54).
The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.
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On 31st March 1770 Edwin Lascelles 1st Baron Harewood (age 57) and Jane Coleman Baroness Harewood (age 39) were married.
Around 1786, following the death of his two brothers Daniel and Henry, Edwin Lascelles 1st Baron Harewood (age 73) took control of the family wealth, to which he added 22 slave plantations, more than 27,000 acres and 2,947 slaves in the British West Indies.
The London Gazette 13210. Whitehall, June 19 [1790]. The King has been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baron of the Kingdom of Great Britain to the several Noblemen and Gentlemen following, and the Heirs Male of their respective Bodies lawfully begotten, by the Names, Stiles and Titles undermentioned, viz.
The Right Honorable Arthur Earl of Donegall (age 51), of the Kingdom of Ireland, Baron Fisherwick, of Fisherwick in the County of Stafford.
The Right Honorable James Earl of Fife, of the Kingdom of Ireland, Baron of Fife, of Fife in the County of Fife.
The Right Honorable James Bucknall Grimston (age 43), Viscount Grimston, of the Kingdom of Ireland, Baron Verulam, of Gorhambury in the County of Hertford.
The Right Honorable Constantine John (age 46) Lord Mulgrave, of the Kingdom of Ireland, Baron Mulgrave, of Mulgrave, in the County of York.
Archibald Douglas, Esquire, Baron Douglas, of Douglas in the County of Lanerk; and
Edwin Laascelles (age 77), Esquire, Baron Harewwood, of Harewood in the County of York. [[his wife] Jane Coleman Baroness Harewood (age 59) by marriage Baroness Harewood of Harewood in Yorkshire.]
On 25th January 1795 Edwin Lascelles 1st Baron Harewood (age 82) died. Baron Harewood of Harewood in Yorkshire extinct. His vast wealth and estates, including his holdings in Barbados were inherited by his first cousin Edward Lascelles (age 54), subsequently Earl of Harewood.
In 1813 [his former wife] Jane Coleman Baroness Harewood (age 82) died.
Great x 3 Grandfather: Francis Lascelles 
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Lascelles
Great x 1 Grandfather: Francis Lascelles
GrandFather: Daniel Lascelles
Great x 3 Grandfather: George St Quintin
Great x 2 Grandfather: William St Quintin
Great x 1 Grandmother: Frances St Quintin
Father: Henry Lascelles
Great x 1 Grandfather: William Metcalfe of Northallerton
GrandMother: Margaret Metcalfe