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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Around 1741 Elizabeth Moreton was born to [her father] Ralph Morton of Wolstanton.
On 26th May 1779 John Sparrow of Bishton Hall in Staffordshire (age 42) and Elizabeth Moreton (age 38) were married at St Margaret's Church Wolstanton, Staffordshire by Ralph Moreton clerk, in presence of Mary Moreton and R Moreton.
Around 1786 Charlotte Sparrow was born to [her husband] John Sparrow of Bishton Hall in Staffordshire (age 49) at Bishton Hall, Staffordshire [Map] and Elizabeth Moreton (age 45).
Around 1789 Hannah Maria Sparrow was born to [her husband] John Sparrow of Bishton Hall in Staffordshire (age 52) at Bishton Hall, Staffordshire [Map] and Elizabeth Moreton (age 48). She married 30th August 1804 George Chetwynd 2nd Baronet, son of George Chetwynd 1st Baronet, and had issue.
1815 to 1820. William Owen (age 46). Portrait of Elizabeth Moreton (age 74).
On 8th December 1821 [her husband] John Sparrow of Bishton Hall in Staffordshire (age 84) died.
On 8th October 1841 Elizabeth Moreton died at Bishton Hall, Staffordshire [Map].
St Michael and All Angels Church, Colwich [Map]. Unclear whether a grave or memorial. Those named include William Henry Chetwynd, his daughter Florence Chetwynd and son Arthur Chetwynd, John Sparrow of Bishton Hall in Staffordshire, Elizabeth Moreton aka Sparrow, Charlotte Sparrow, Hannah Maria Sparrow aka Chetwynd and William Henry Chetwynd.