Jean de Waurin's Chronicle of England Volume 6 Books 3-6: The Wars of the Roses
Jean de Waurin was a French Chronicler, from the Artois region, who was born around 1400, and died around 1474. Waurin’s Chronicle of England, Volume 6, covering the period 1450 to 1471, from which we have selected and translated Chapters relating to the Wars of the Roses, provides a vivid, original, contemporary description of key events some of which he witnessed first-hand, some of which he was told by the key people involved with whom Waurin had a personal relationship.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
Paternal Family Tree: Wrey
On 28th September 1749 [his father] Bourchier Wrey 6th Baronet (age 35) and Mary Edwards Lady Wrey were married at St Stephen's Church, Walbrook. She by marriage Lady Wrey of Trebitch in Cornwall. There was no issue from the marriage.
In 1755 [his father] Bourchier Wrey 6th Baronet (age 40) and [his mother] Ellen Thresher Lady Wrey (age 24) were married at Corsham, Wiltshire. She by marriage Lady Wrey of Trebitch in Cornwall.
On 6th May 1761 Reverend Bourchier William Wrey was born to [his father] Bourchier Wrey 6th Baronet (age 47) and [his mother] Ellen Thresher Lady Wrey (age 30).
On 11th May 1761 Reverend Bourchier William Wrey was baptised at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map].
On 13th April 1784 [his father] Bourchier Wrey 6th Baronet (age 70) died. His son [his brother] Bourchier (age 27) succeeded 7th Baronet Wrey of Trebitch in Cornwall.
In 1789 Reverend Bourchier William Wrey (age 27) and Sophia Bethell (age 22) were married.
Around 1801 Reverend Bourchier William Wrey (age 39) was appointed Rector of St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map].
On 2nd December 1813 [his mother] Ellen Thresher Lady Wrey (age 82) died.
On 19th August 1839 Reverend Bourchier William Wrey (age 78) died.
Adam Murimuth's Continuation and Robert of Avesbury’s 'The Wonderful Deeds of King Edward III'
This volume brings together two of the most important contemporary chronicles for the reign of Edward III and the opening phases of the Hundred Years’ War. Written in Latin by English clerical observers, these texts provide a vivid and authoritative window into the political, diplomatic, and military history of fourteenth-century England and its continental ambitions. Adam Murimuth Continuatio's Chronicarum continues an earlier chronicle into the mid-fourteenth century, offering concise but valuable notices on royal policy, foreign relations, and ecclesiastical affairs. Its annalistic structure makes it especially useful for establishing chronology and tracing the development of events year by year. Complementing it, Robert of Avesbury’s De gestis mirabilibus regis Edwardi tertii is a rich documentary chronicle preserving letters, treaties, and official records alongside narrative passages. It is an indispensable source for understanding Edward III’s claim to the French crown, the conduct of war, and the mechanisms of medieval diplomacy. Together, these works offer scholars, students, and enthusiasts a reliable and unembellished account of a transformative period in English and European history. Essential for anyone interested in medieval chronicles, the Hundred Years’ War, or the reign of Edward III.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
On 29th August 1839 Reverend Bourchier William Wrey (deceased) was buried at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map]. Inscrption: In memory of the Revd BOURCHIER WILLIAM WREY, M.A. Son of Sir [his father] BOURCHIER WREY, Bar; and 38 Years Rector of this Parish, who departed this Life, and entered into his Eternal Rest Augst 19th, 1839, Aged 78 Years. Here Affection lingers to recal his noble mien, his gentle dignified address, his amiability, benevolence, and worth, and Piety, with humble thankfulness records, the heavenborn comfort of his latter years, wherein the Name of Jesus proved, his Wisdom, Righteousness and Strength, his Joy in sorrow, his Life in death. Also in memory of [his former wife] SOPHIA (age 72) Wife of the above Br Wm WREY who departed this Life Decr 1st 1848; Aged 81 Years. Blessed are the Dead which Die in the Lord."
Sophia Bethell: Around 1767 she was born to George Bethell. In 1789 Reverend Bourchier William Wrey and she were married. On 1st December 1848 she died.
On 1st December 1848 [his former wife] Sophia Bethell (age 81) died.
Kings Wessex: Great x 21 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 17 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 23 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 18 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings Godwinson: Great x 22 Grand Son of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great x 12 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 18 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: William Wrey 1st Baronet
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Wrey 2nd Baronet 8 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Courtenay 7 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 2 Grandfather: Chichester Wrey 3rd Baronet 8 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward Chichester 1st Viscount Chichester 
6 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Chichester Lady Wrey 7 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Copleston
Great x 1 Grandfather: Bourchier Wrey 4th Baronet 9 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Bourchier 3rd Earl Bath 
6 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: Edward Bourchier 4th Earl Bath 7 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Russell Countess Bath 
9 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 2 Grandmother: Anne Bourchier Countess Middlesex 8 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Oliver St John 3rd Baron St John 
9 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandmother: Dorothy St John Countess Bath 10 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Dorothy Reid Baroness St John Bletso
GrandFather: Bourchier Wrey 5th Baronet 10 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: George Rolle 
10 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: Andrew Rolle 11 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Rolle 12 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 1 Grandmother: Florence Rolle Lady Wrey 10 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Rolle 12 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: Denys Rolle 13 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Denys
Great x 2 Grandmother: Florence Rolle 9 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Paulett 1st Baron Paulett 7 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Poulett 8 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Ken Baroness Poulett
Father: Bourchier Wrey 6th Baronet 11 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: George Rolle 10 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: Andrew Rolle 11 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Rolle 12 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Rolle 10 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Rolle 12 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: Denys Rolle 13 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Denys
Great x 2 Grandmother: Florence Rolle 9 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Paulett 1st Baron Paulett 7 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Poulett 8 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Ken Baroness Poulett
GrandMother: Diana Rolle 10 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward Bruce 1st Lord Kinloss
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Bruce 1st Earl Elgin
Great x 2 Grandfather: Robert Bruce 2nd Earl Elgin 1st Earl Ailesbury 9 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Chichester 7 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Chichester 8 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Frances Harrington 
Great x 1 Grandmother: Christian Bruce 9 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Grey 
7 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Grey 1st Earl Stamford 7 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Neville 
6 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 2 Grandmother: Diana Grey Countess Elgin and Ailesbury 8 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Cecil 2nd Earl Exeter 
7 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Cecil Countess Stamford 8 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Drury Countess Exeter 7 x Great Grand Daughter of
Reverend Bourchier William Wrey 12 x Great Grand Son of
Mother: Ellen Thresher Lady Wrey