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: Godolphin
In 1515 William Godolphin was born to [his uncle] William Godolphin (age 29).
In 1544 [his daughter] Margaret Godolphin was born to William Godolphin (age 29). She married 12th October 1555 Robert Denys and had issue.
In July 1544 English forces commenced the Siege of Boulogne at Boulogne sur Mer [Map]. John Chichester, William Godolphin (age 29), Henry Dudley (age 18) and Anthony Wingfield (age 57) fought. Henry Strangeways (age 44) were killed.
In 1549 William Godolphin (age 34) was appointed High Sheriff of Cornwall.
In 1553 William Godolphin (age 38) was elected MP Cornwall.
On 12th October 1555 [his son-in-law] Robert Denys (age 27) and [his daughter] Margaret Godolphin (age 11) were married.
In 1568 William Godolphin (age 53) was appointed High Sheriff of Cornwall.
In 1570 William Godolphin (age 55) died.
Around 1570 [his uncle] William Godolphin (age 84) died.
[his daughter] Grace Godolphin was born to William Godolphin. She married John Sydenham IV "The Elder" and had issue.
GrandFather: John Godolphin 
Father: William Godolphin