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: Dutton
Before 2nd January 1684 John Dutton 2nd Baronet was born to [his father] Ralph Dutton 1st Baronet (age 39) and [his mother] Mary Barwick Lady Dutton. He was baptised on 2nd January 1684.
Before 2nd January 1684 [his father] Ralph Dutton 1st Baronet (age 39) and [his mother] Mary Barwick Lady Dutton were married. She brought £10,000 to the marriage.
On or after 17th June 1714 John Dutton 2nd Baronet (age 30) and Mary Cullen were married with a settlement of £12500 by a licence dated 17th June 1714.
In May 1719 [his wife] Mary Cullen died.
In 1721 [his mother] Mary Barwick Lady Dutton died.
In 1721 [his father] Ralph Dutton 1st Baronet (age 76) died at midnight in Sherborne, Gloucestershire. His son John (age 36) succeeded 2nd Baronet Dutton of Sherborne in Gloucestershire.
In 1726. Michael Dahl (age 67). Portrait of John Dutton 2nd Baronet (age 41).
In 1727 John Dutton 2nd Baronet (age 42) was elected MP Gloucestershire unopposed.
On 1st June 1728 John Dutton 2nd Baronet (age 44) and Mary Keck Lady Dutton were married with a settlement of £20000. She by marriage Lady Dutton of Sherborne in Gloucestershire.
Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough
A canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: 'In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed.'
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On 1st February 1743 John Dutton 2nd Baronet (age 59) died. Baronet Dutton of Sherborne in Gloucestershire extinct.
He was buried at the Saint Mary Magdalene's Church, Sherborne [Map] at midnight on 4th February 1743. Monument to sculpted by John Michael Rysbrack (age 48). Full figure of man leaning on an Urn.
Kings Wessex: Great x 19 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 15 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 21 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 16 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 18 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 26 Grand Son of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Kings France: Great x 20 Grand Son of Hugh I King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 24 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: Ralph Dutton 
8 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Dutton 9 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Dutton 10 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: William Dutton 11 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
GrandFather: Ralph Dutton 12 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Father: Ralph Dutton 1st Baronet 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: William Duncombe 
GrandMother: Mary Duncombe 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Poole
Great x 3 Grandfather: Neville Poole 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Grisel Neville 
5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Edward Neville Poole 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandmother: Grizel Poole 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Roger Pye 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert Pye
Great x 2 Grandmother: Dorothy Pye
John Dutton 2nd Baronet 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
GrandFather: Peter Barwick
Mother: Mary Barwick Lady Dutton