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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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Walter Rawlinson was born to [his father] Thomas Rawlinson of Stowlangtoft and [his mother] Dorothea Ray.
Before 12th June 1743 [his father] Thomas Rawlinson of Stowlangtoft and [his mother] Dorothea Ray (age 38) were married.
On 12th June 1743 [his mother] Dorothea Ray (age 38) died.
On 3rd December 1769 [his father] Thomas Rawlinson of Stowlangtoft died at his house in Fenchurch Street [Map]. He was buried at Haughley, Suffolk.
In 1773 Walter Rawlinson was elected Alderman of Dowgate Ward. He resigned in 1777.
In 1774 Walter Rawlinson was knighted.
In 1774 Walter Rawlinson was elected MP Queenborough which seat he held until 1784.
In 1784 Walter Rawlinson was elected MP Huntingdon which seat he held until 1790.
On 13th March 1805 Walter Rawlinson died without issue.
Great x 3 Grandfather: Unnamed Rawlinson
Great x 2 Grandfather: Daniel Rawlinson Vintner
Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Rawlinson
GrandFather: Reverend Robert Rawlinson of Charlwood in Surrey
Father: Thomas Rawlinson of Stowlangtoft
Great x 3 Grandfather: Unnamed Rawlinson
Great x 2 Grandfather: Unamed Rawlinson
Great x 1 Grandfather: Daniel Rawlinson
GrandMother: Unamed Rawlinson
Great x 1 Grandfather: Richard Ray
GrandFather: Reverend Richard Ray of Haughley in Suffolk
Mother: Dorothea Ray