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William of Worcester's Chronicle of England
William of Worcester, born around 1415, and died around 1482 was secretary to John Fastolf, the renowned soldier of the Hundred Years War, during which time he collected documents, letters, and wrote a record of events. Following their return to England in 1440 William was witness to major events. Twice in his chronicle he uses the first person: 1. when writing about the murder of Thomas, 7th Baron Scales, in 1460, he writes '… and I saw him lying naked in the cemetery near the porch of the church of St. Mary Overie in Southwark …' and 2. describing King Edward IV's entry into London in 1461 he writes '… proclaimed that all the people themselves were to recognize and acknowledge Edward as king. I was present and heard this, and immediately went down with them into the city'. William’s Chronicle is rich in detail. It is the source of much information about the Wars of the Roses, including the term 'Diabolical Marriage' to describe the marriage of Queen Elizabeth Woodville’s brother John’s marriage to Katherine, Dowager Duchess of Norfolk, he aged twenty, she sixty-five or more, and the story about a paper crown being placed in mockery on the severed head of Richard, 3rd Duke of York.
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Paternal Family Tree: Maynard
Before 10th July 1586 [his father] Henry Maynard of Estaines Parva (age 39) and [his mother] Susan Pearson were married. They had eight sons.
On 10th July 1586 William Maynard 1st Baron Maynard was born to [his father] Henry Maynard of Estaines Parva (age 39) and [his mother] Susan Pearson.
In 1608 William Maynard 1st Baron Maynard (age 21) and Frances Cavendish (age 15) were married. Their 3 children predeceased him. She the daughter of William Cavendish 1st Earl Devonshire (age 55) and Anne Keighley (age 45).
On 10th April 1608 [his brother-in-law] William Cavendish 2nd Earl Devonshire (age 18) and Christian Bruce Countess Devonshire were married. He the son of [his father-in-law] William Cavendish 1st Earl Devonshire (age 55) and [his mother-in-law] Anne Keighley (age 45).
In 1610 [his father] Henry Maynard of Estaines Parva (age 63) died. He was buried at St Mary's Church, Little Easton [Map] where there is a fine monument to him and his wife.
In 1613 [his wife] Frances Cavendish (age 20) died.
On 14th May 1615 William Maynard 1st Baron Maynard (age 28) and Anne Everard Baroness Maynard (age 21) were married at St Mary's Church, Little Easton [Map]. They had 2 sons and 5 daughters.
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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In 1620 William Maynard 1st Baron Maynard (age 33) was created 1st Baron Maynard of Wicklow. [his wife] Anne Everard Baroness Maynard (age 26) by marriage Baroness Maynard of Wicklow.
Around 1623 [his son] William Maynard 2nd Baron Maynard was born to William Maynard 1st Baron Maynard (age 36) and [his wife] Anne Everard Baroness Maynard (age 29). He married before 1642 Dorothy Banastre Baroness Maynard and had issue.
In 1628 William Maynard 1st Baron Maynard (age 41) was created 1st Baron Maynard of Estaines ad Turrim Little Easton. [his wife] Anne Everard Baroness Maynard (age 34) by marriage Baroness Maynard of Estaines ad Turrim Little Easton.
On 19th December 1640 William Maynard 1st Baron Maynard (age 54) died. His son William (age 17) succeeded 2nd Baron Maynard of Wicklow, 2nd Baron Maynard of Estaines ad Turrim Little Easton. [his future daughter-in-law] Dorothy Banastre Baroness Maynard by marriage Baroness Maynard of Wicklow, Baroness Maynard of Estaines ad Turrim Little Easton.
In 1647 [his former wife] Anne Everard Baroness Maynard (age 53) died.
GrandFather: John Maynard
Father: Henry Maynard of Estaines Parva
William Maynard 1st Baron Maynard
GrandFather: Thomas Pearson
Mother: Susan Pearson