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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In or before 1707 [his uncle] George Lynn (age 30) and [his mother] Elizabeth Bellamy (age 26) were married.
In 1707 George Lynn was born to [his uncle] George Lynn (age 31) and [his mother] Elizabeth Bellamy (age 27).
In 1723 George Lynn (age 16) joined the Spalding Gentlemen's Society.
In 1726 George Lynn (age 19) joined the Society of Antiquaries of London.
In August 1734 George Lynn (age 27) and Anne Bellamy (age 54) were married by which he came into possession of Frinton Manor, Essex. The difference in their ages was 27 years; she, unusually, being older than him. He the son of George Lynn (age 58) and Elizabeth Bellamy (age 54).
Vesta Monumenta. 1737. Plate 1.48. Cotterstock Roman Mosaic. Engraving by George Vertue (age 53) after William Bogdani, [his uncle] George Lynn Sr (age 61), and George Lynn Jr (age 30).
On 21st August 1741 [his mother] Elizabeth Bellamy (age 61) died.
On 31st August 1741 [his wife] Anne Bellamy (age 61) died.
In 1742 [his uncle] George Lynn (age 66) died.
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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On 16th May 1758 George Lynn (age 51) died.
After 16th May 1758. Monument in the Church of St Mary, Southwick [Map] to George Lynn (deceased) commissioned by his widow [his former wife] Anne Bellamy attributed to Louis Francois Roubiliac (age 55). Grey and white marble with oval medallion of deceased suspended from broad flat obelisk; drapery below with figure of his wife seated female figure to right, leaning against Urn.
Anne Bellamy: In 1680 she was born to Edward Bellamy. In August 1734 George Lynn and she were married by which he came into possession of Frinton Manor, Essex. The difference in their ages was 27 years; she, unusually, being older than him. He the son of George Lynn and Elizabeth Bellamy. On 31st August 1741 she died.
Kings Wessex: Great x 21 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 18 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 24 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 19 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings Godwinson: Great x 21 Grand Son of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great x 11 Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 20 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 17 Grand Son of Louis VII King of the Franks
Kings France: Great x 21 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 25 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: George Lynne of Southwick Hall 9 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: George Lynne of Southwick 6 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Martha Throckmorton 
5 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 2 Grandfather: George Lynne of Southwick Hall 7 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Lynne of Southwick Hall 8 x Great Grand Son of
GrandFather: George Lynne 9 x Great Grand Son of
Father: George Lynn 10 x Great Grand Son of
George Lynn 11 x Great Grand Son of
GrandFather: Humphrey Bellamy of London
Mother: Elizabeth Bellamy