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: Gray
Around 1446 Andrew Gray 2nd Lord Gray was born to [his father] Patrick Gray (age 26).
Around March 1463 Andrew Gray 2nd Lord Gray (age 17) and Janet Keith (age 18) were married.
Around 23rd August 1463 [his father] Patrick Gray (age 43) died.
Around 1465 [his daughter] Elizabeth Gray Countess Huntley and Rothes was born to Andrew Gray 2nd Lord Gray (age 19) and [his wife] Janet Keith (age 20). She married (1) before 1500 John Lyon 4th Lord Glamis (2) after 27th July 1511 her third cousin Alexander Gordon 3rd Earl Huntley, son of George Gordon 2nd Earl Huntley (3) before 5th June 1525 George Leslie 4th Earl Rothes.
Before 1468 Robert Lyle 2nd Lord Lyle (age 17) and [his future wife] Margaret Houston Lady Gray (age 12) were married.
Around 1469 [his grandfather] Andrew Gray 1st Lord Gray (age 79) died. His grandson Andrew (age 23) succeeded 2nd Lord Gray.
Around 1470 [his daughter] Janet Gray Lady Wemyss was born to Andrew Gray 2nd Lord Gray (age 24) and [his wife] Janet Keith (age 25). She married (1) in or before 1508 John Charteris (2) 1510 David Wemyss of Wemyss (3) before 9th September 1513 William Keith of Inverugie and had issue (4) 1530 James Campbell 2nd of Lawers.
On 18th August 1471 George Gordon 2nd Earl Huntley (age 16) and [his future wife] Elizabeth Hay Countess Huntley (age 21) were married; she having been his mistress. She by marriage Countess Huntley. She the daughter of William Hay 1st Earl Erroll and Beatrice Douglas Countess Erroll. He the son of Alexander Gordon 1st Earl Huntley and Elizabeth Crichton Countess Huntley (age 61).
In 1477 [his son] Patrick Gray 3rd Lord Gray was born to Andrew Gray 2nd Lord Gray (age 31) and [his wife] Janet Keith (age 32).
Anne Boleyn. Her Life as told by Lancelot de Carle's 1536 Letter.
In 1536, two weeks after the execution of Anne Boleyn, her brother George and four others, Lancelot du Carle, wrote an extraordinary letter that described Anne's life, and her trial and execution, to which he was a witness. This book presents a new translation of that letter, with additional material from other contemporary sources such as Letters, Hall's and Wriothesley's Chronicles, the pamphlets of Wynkyn the Worde, the Memorial of George Constantyne, the Portuguese Letter and the Baga de Secrets, all of which are provided in Appendices.
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Around 1480 Andrew Gray 2nd Lord Gray (age 34) and Elizabeth Stewart Lady Gray (age 19) were married. She by marriage Lord Gray. She the daughter of John Stewart 1st Earl Atholl (age 40) and Margaret "Fair Lady of Galloway" Douglas Countess.
Before 1483 [his wife] Janet Keith (age 37) died.
Around 1486 [his son] Gilbert Gray of Buttergask was born to Andrew Gray 2nd Lord Gray (age 40).
Around 1490 [his son] Andrew Gray was born to Andrew Gray 2nd Lord Gray (age 44).
After 1497 Andrew Gray 2nd Lord Gray (age 51) and Margaret Houston Lady Gray (age 42) were married. She by marriage Lord Gray.
Around 1498 Andrew Gray 2nd Lord Gray (age 52) and Elizabeth Hay Countess Huntley (age 48) were married. She by marriage Lord Gray. She the daughter of William Hay 1st Earl Erroll and Beatrice Douglas Countess Erroll.
Before 1500 [his son-in-law] John Lyon 4th Lord Glamis and [his daughter] Elizabeth Gray Countess Huntley and Rothes (age 34) were married. She by marriage Lord Gray.
On 14th January 1507 [his brother-in-law] William Hay 3rd Earl Erroll (age 58) died. His son William succeeded 4th Earl Erroll. Christian Lyon Countess Erroll (age 25) by marriage Countess Erroll.
In or before 1508 [his son-in-law] John Charteris (age 37) and [his daughter] Janet Gray Lady Wemyss (age 37) were married.
On 27th June 1509 [his wife] Elizabeth Hay Countess Huntley (age 59) died.
Around 1510 [his son-in-law] David Wemyss of Wemyss (age 37) and [his daughter] Janet Gray Lady Wemyss (age 40) were married.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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After 27th July 1511 [his son-in-law] Alexander Gordon 3rd Earl Huntley and [his daughter] Elizabeth Gray Countess Huntley and Rothes (age 46) were married. She by marriage Countess Huntley. He the son of George Gordon 2nd Earl Huntley. They were third cousins.
Before 9th September 1513 [his son-in-law] William Keith of Inverugie (age 43) and [his daughter] Janet Gray Lady Wemyss (age 43) were married.
Kings Wessex: Great x 14 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 10 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 16 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 11 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings England: Great x 9 Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 13 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 20 Grand Son of Louis "Pious" King Aquitaine I King of the Franks
Kings France: Great x 14 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 19 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 1 Grandfather: Andrew Gray of Broxmouth
GrandFather: Andrew Gray 1st Lord Gray 7 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Roger Mortimer 1st Earl March 
3 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: Edmund Mortimer 4 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Joan Geneville Baroness Mortimer 2nd Baroness Geneville 7 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 2 Grandfather: Roger Mortimer 2nd Earl March 5 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Bartholomew Badlesmere 1st Baron Badlesmere 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Badlesmere Countess Northampton 4 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Clare Baroness Badlesmere 
3 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 1 Grandmother: Janet Mortimer 6 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Montagu 2nd Baron Montagu 
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Montagu 1st Earl Salisbury
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Montfort Baroness Furnivall Baroness Montagu
Great x 2 Grandmother: Philippa Montagu Countess March
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Grandison 1st Baron Grandison
Great x 3 Grandmother: Catherine Grandison Countess of Salisbury
Great x 4 Grandmother: Sibylla Tregoz Baroness Grandison
Father: Patrick Gray 8 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Wemyss of Reres Leuchars and Kincaldrum
GrandMother: Elizabeth Wemyss Countess Sutherland 1718 1747
Andrew Gray 2nd Lord Gray 9 x Great Grand Son of