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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On 14th June 1676 John Rogers 2nd Baronet was born to [his father] John Rogers 1st Baronet [aged 27] and [his mother] Mary Vincent. He was baptised at St Andrew's Church, Plymouth [Map] on 14th June 1676.
In 1696 [his father] John Rogers 1st Baronet [aged 47] and [his mother] Mary Vincent were married.
On 9th May 1698 John Rogers 2nd Baronet [aged 21] and Mary Henley Lady Rogers were married at St Giles' in the Fields Church [Map]. His father gave him the Blachford Estate at Cornwood, near Ivybridge.
On 31st August 1708 [his son] John Rogers 3rd Baronet was born to John Rogers 2nd Baronet [aged 32] and [his wife] Mary Henley Lady Rogers. He married 24th October 1742 Hannah Trefusis.
On 23rd April 1710 [his father] John Rogers 1st Baronet [aged 61] died. He was buried at Charles Church, Plymouth [Map]. His son John [aged 33] succeeded 2nd Baronet Rogers of Wisdome in Devon. [his wife] Mary Henley Lady Rogers by marriage Lady Rogers of Wisdome in Devon.
In 1713 John Rogers 2nd Baronet [aged 36] was appointed Recorder of Plymouth and elected MP Plymouth. He was re-elected in 1715. He did not stand in 1722.
In 1716 [his son] Frederick Rogers 4th Baronet was born to John Rogers 2nd Baronet [aged 39] and [his wife] Mary Henley Lady Rogers.
In 1722 John Rogers 2nd Baronet [aged 45] was elected Major of Plymouth.
In 1741 John Rogers 2nd Baronet [aged 64] was elected Major of Plymouth.
On 24th October 1742 [his son] John Rogers 3rd Baronet [aged 34] and [his daughter-in-law] Hannah Trefusis were married at St Benet's Church, Paul's Wharf [Map].
Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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On 21st January 1744 John Rogers 2nd Baronet [aged 67] died. He was buried at St Michael's Church, Cornwood [Map]. His son John [aged 35] succeeded 3rd Baronet Rogers of Wisdome in Devon.
GrandFather: John Rogers
Father: John Rogers 1st Baronet
Great x 1 Grandfather: Robert Payne
GrandMother: Elizabeth Payne
GrandFather: William Vincent
Mother: Mary Vincent