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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: Grey
Around August 1593 William Grey 1st Baron Grey Werke was born to [his father] Ralph Grey (age 41) in either Wark Castle, Northumberland [Map] or Chillingham, Northumberland [Map].
In 1621 William Grey 1st Baron Grey Werke (age 27) was elected MP Northumberland.
On 7th September 1623 [his father] Ralph Grey (age 71) died at Chillingham, Northumberland [Map].
On 11th February 1624 William Grey 1st Baron Grey Werke (age 30) was created 1st Baron Grey Werke in Northumberland.
In or before 1625 William Grey 1st Baron Grey Werke (age 31) and Cecilia Wentworth Lady Grey (age 23) were married. She by marriage Baroness Grey Werke in Northumberland.
Around 1625 [his son] Thomas Grey was born to William Grey 1st Baron Grey Werke (age 31) and [his wife] Cecilia Wentworth Lady Grey (age 24).
In 1630 [his son] Ralph Grey 2nd Baron Grey Werke was born to William Grey 1st Baron Grey Werke (age 36) and [his wife] Cecilia Wentworth Lady Grey (age 29). He married 1649 Catherine Anna Ford and had issue.
Around 1631 [his daughter] Catherine Grey Baroness North and Grey of Rolleston was born to William Grey 1st Baron Grey Werke (age 37) and [his wife] Cecilia Wentworth Lady Grey (age 30). She married (1) April 1665 Edward Mosley 2nd Baronet, son of Edward Mosley 1st Baronet (2) before 30th December 1677 Charles North 1st Baron Grey, 5th Baron North, son of Dudley North 4th Baron North and Anne Montagu Baroness North, and had issue.
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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After 16th January 1637 Thomas Wentworth 1st Earl Cleveland (age 46) and [his sister-in-law] Lucy Wentworth Countess Cleveland (age 26) were married. She by marriage Countess Cleveland. The difference in their ages was 20 years. They were half second cousin once removed.
Around 1649 [his son] Ralph Grey 2nd Baron Grey Werke (age 19) and [his daughter-in-law] Catherine Anna Ford (age 14) were married.
On 23rd November 1651 [his sister-in-law] Lucy Wentworth Countess Cleveland (age 40) died.
In April 1665 [his son-in-law] Edward Mosley 2nd Baronet (age 26) and [his daughter] Catherine Grey Baroness North and Grey of Rolleston (age 34) were married. She by marriage Lady Mosley of Rolleston in Staffordshire.
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 30th December 1667. This day I did carry money out, and paid several debts. Among others, my tailor, and shoemaker, and draper, Sir W. Turner (age 52), who begun to talk of the Commission of accounts, wherein he is one; but though they are the greatest people that ever were in the nation as to power, and like to be our judges, yet I did never speak one word to him of desiring favour, or bidding him joy in it, but did answer him to what he said, and do resolve to stand or fall by my silent preparing to answer whatever can be laid to me, and that will be my best proceeding, I think. This day I got a little rent in my new fine camlett cloak with the latch of Sir G. Carteret's (age 57) door; but it is darned up at my tailor's, that it will be no great blemish to it; but it troubled me. I could not but observe that Sir Philip Carteret (age 26) would fain have given me my going into a play; but yet, when he come to the door, he had no money to pay for himself, I having refused to accept of it for myself, but was fain; and I perceive he is known there, and do run upon the score for plays, which is a shame; but I perceive always he is in want of money1. In the pit I met with [his future son-in-law] Sir Ch. North (age 31), formerly Mr. North, who was with my Lord at sea; and he, of his own accord, was so silly as to tell me he is married; and for [his daughter] her quality (being a Lord's daughter, my Lord Grey (age 74)), and person, and beauty, and years, and estate, and disposition, he is the happiest man in the world. I am sure he is an ugly fellow; but a good scholar and sober gentleman; and heir to his father, now Lord North, the old Lord being dead.
Note 1. The practice of gallants attending the Theatre [Map] without payment is illustrated by Mr. Lowe in his "Betterton (age 32)", from Shadwell's "True Widow": "1st Doorkeeper. Pray, sir, pay me: my masters will make me pay it. 3d Man. Impudent rascal, do you ask me for money? Take that, sirrah. 2nd Doorkeeper. Will you pay me, sir? 4th Man. No; I don't intend to stay. 2nd Doorkeeper. So you say every day, and see two or three acts for nothing"..
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In 1668 [his wife] Cecilia Wentworth Lady Grey (age 67) died.
On 16th February 1672 [his son] Thomas Grey (age 47) died.
On 29th July 1674 William Grey 1st Baron Grey Werke (age 80) died. His son Ralph (age 44) succeeded 2nd Baron Grey Werke in Northumberland.
Kings Wessex: Great x 16 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 14 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 20 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 15 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings England: Great x 9 Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 15 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 13 Grand Son of Louis VII King of the Franks
Kings France: Great x 16 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 21 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Grey of Werke and Heaton 
3 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: Ralph Grey 4 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Alice Neville 
4 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 2 Grandfather: Ralph Grey of Chillingham 5 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Fitzhugh 3rd Baron Fitzhugh 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Fitzhugh 6 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Grey Baroness Fitzhugh 5 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 1 Grandfather: Edward Grey 6 x Great Grand Son of
GrandFather: Ralph Grey of Chillingham 7 x Great Grand Son of
Father: Ralph Grey 8 x Great Grand Son of
William Grey 1st Baron Grey Werke 9 x Great Grand Son of