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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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Elizabeth Meverell Countess Ardglass was born to [her father] Robert Meverell and [her mother] Elizabeth Fleming.
On 27th April 1607 Edward Cromwell 3rd Baron Cromwell Oakham (age 47) died. His son [her future husband] Thomas (age 12) succeeded 4th Baron Cromwell Oakham. Elizabeth Meverell Countess Ardglass by marriage Baroness Cromwell Oakham.
Before 12th September 1624 Thomas Cromwell 1st Earl Ardglass (age 30) and Elizabeth Meverell Countess Ardglass were married.
On 12th September 1624 [her son] Wingfield Cromwell 2nd Earl Ardglass was born to [her husband] Thomas Cromwell 1st Earl Ardglass (age 30) and Elizabeth Meverell Countess Ardglass. He married before 1653 Mary Russell Countess Ardglass, daughter of William Russell 1st Baronet and Frances Reade Lady Russell.
On 22nd November 1624 [her husband] Thomas Cromwell 1st Earl Ardglass (age 30) was created 1st Viscount Lecale in Ulster. Elizabeth Meverell Countess Ardglass by marriage Viscountess Lecale in Ulster.
On 2nd October 1625 [her son] Vere Essex Cromwell 4th Earl Ardglass was born to [her husband] Thomas Cromwell 1st Earl Ardglass (age 31) and Elizabeth Meverell Countess Ardglass.
On 5th February 1628 [her father] Robert Meverell died.
Before 5th August 1628 [her father] Robert Meverell and [her mother] Elizabeth Fleming were married.
On 5th August 1628 [her mother] Elizabeth Fleming died.
Around 1631 [her daughter] Mary Cromwell was born to [her husband] Thomas Cromwell 1st Earl Ardglass (age 36) and Elizabeth Meverell Countess Ardglass. She married before 6th April 1676 William Fitzherbert.
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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On 15th April 1645 [her husband] Thomas Cromwell 1st Earl Ardglass (age 50) was created 1st Earl Ardglass. Elizabeth Meverell Countess Ardglass by marriage Countess Ardglass.
Before 1653 [her son] Wingfield Cromwell 2nd Earl Ardglass (age 28) and [her daughter-in-law] Mary Russell Countess Ardglass (age 18) were married. He the son of [her husband] Thomas Cromwell 1st Earl Ardglass (age 58) and Elizabeth Meverell Countess Ardglass.
In 1653 Elizabeth Meverell Countess Ardglass died.
In 1653 [her husband] Thomas Cromwell 1st Earl Ardglass (age 58) died. His son [her son] Wingfield (age 28) succeeded 2nd Earl Ardglass, 5th Baron Cromwell Oakham. [her daughter-in-law] Mary Russell Countess Ardglass (age 19) by marriage Countess Ardglass.
After 1653. Church of the Holy Cross, Ilam [Map]. Monument to Elizabeth Meverell Countess Ardglass. Elizabethan Period.
Father: Robert Meverell
Elizabeth Meverell Countess Ardglass
GrandFather: Thomas Fleming
Mother: Elizabeth Fleming