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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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Paternal Family Tree: Sandes aka Sandys
On 14th October 1694 [his father] Edwin Sandes (age 35) and [his mother] Alice Rushout were married.
On 10th August 1695 Samuel Sandys 1st Baron Sandes was born to [his father] Edwin Sandes (age 36) and [his mother] Alice Rushout.
In 1699 [his father] Edwin Sandes (age 40) died.
In 1718 Samuel Sandys 1st Baron Sandes (age 22) was elected MP Worcester. He represented the seat for twenty-five years.
Around 1720 Godfrey Kneller (age 73). Portrait of Samuel Sandys 1st Baron Sandes (age 24).
On 9th July 1725 Samuel Sandys 1st Baron Sandes (age 29) and Letitia Tipping were married.
On 28th April 1726 [his son] Edwin Sandys 2nd Baron Sandes was born to Samuel Sandys 1st Baron Sandes (age 30) and [his wife] Letitia Tipping. He married 26th January 1769 Anne Maria Colebrooke.
In 1727 [his son] Cheek Sandes was born to Samuel Sandys 1st Baron Sandes (age 31) and [his wife] Letitia Tipping. He died aged ten in 1737.
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 30th September 1728 [his son] Thomas Sandes was born to Samuel Sandys 1st Baron Sandes (age 33) and [his wife] Letitia Tipping.
On or before 24th September 1729 [his son] Martin Sandes was born to Samuel Sandys 1st Baron Sandes (age 34) and [his wife] Letitia Tipping. He was baptised on 24 Sep 1729. He married Mary Trumbull and had issue.
In 1737 [his son] Cheek Sandes (age 10) died.
On 20th December 1743 Samuel Sandys 1st Baron Sandes (age 48) was created 1st Baron Sandys of Ombersley in Worcestershire.
On 26th September 1768 [his son] Martin Sandes (age 39) died.
On 26th January 1769 [his son] Edwin Sandys 2nd Baron Sandes (age 42) and [his daughter-in-law] Anne Maria Colebrooke were married.
On 21st April 1770 Samuel Sandys 1st Baron Sandes (age 74) died after having been injured when his post-chaise overturned on Highgate Hill Highgate. His son Edwin (age 43) succeeded 2nd Baron Sandys of Ombersley in Worcestershire.
In 1779 [his former wife] Letitia Tipping 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 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: Archbishop Edwin Sandes
Great x 3 Grandfather: Samuel Sandes
Great x 4 Grandmother: Cecily Wilford
Great x 2 Grandfather: Edwin Sandes
Great x 4 Grandfather: Martin Culpepper 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Mercy Culpepper
Great x 1 Grandfather: Samuel Sandes 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Bulkeley
Great x 3 Grandfather: Richard Bulkeley 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Savage 
8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Penelope Bulkeley 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Burgh 8th Baron Cobham 6th Baron Strabolgi 2nd Baron Burgh 
5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Burgh 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
GrandFather: Samuel Sandes 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Hugh Barker
Great x 1 Grandmother: Mary Barker
Father: Edwin Sandes 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Pettus
GrandMother: Elizabeth Pettus
Great x 2 Grandfather: Richard Gurney 1st Baronet
Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Gurney
Samuel Sandys 1st Baron Sandes 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Rushout of St Dionis Backchurch in London
GrandFather: James Rushout 1st Baronet
Mother: Alice Rushout
Great x 1 Grandfather: Edmund Pitt of Sudbury Court in Harrow in Middlesex
GrandMother: Alice Pitt Lady Rushout