This is a translation of the 'Memoires of Jacques du Clercq', published in 1823 in two volumes, edited by Frederic, Baron de Reissenberg. In his introduction Reissenberg writes: 'Jacques du Clercq tells us that he was born in 1424, and that he was a licentiate in law and a counsellor to Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, in the castellany of Douai, Lille, and Orchies. It appears that he established his residence at Arras. In 1446, he married the daughter of Baldwin de la Lacherie, a gentleman who lived in Lille. We read in the fifth book of his Memoirs that his father, also named Jacques du Clercq, had married a lady of the Le Camelin family, from Compiègne. His ancestors, always attached to the counts of Flanders, had constantly served them, whether in their councils or in their armies.' The Memoires cover a period of nineteen years beginning in in 1448, ending in in 1467. It appears that the author had intended to extend the Memoirs beyond that date; no doubt illness or death prevented him from carrying out this plan. As Reissenberg writes the 'merit of this work lies in the simplicity of its narrative, in its tone of good faith, and in a certain air of frankness which naturally wins the reader’s confidence.' Du Clercq ranges from events of national and international importance, including events of the Wars of the Roses in England, to simple, everyday local events such as marriages, robberies, murders, trials and deaths, including that of his own father in Book 5; one of his last entries.
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On 23rd May 1794 Edward Ayshford Sanford was born to [his father] William Sanford (age 22).
Before 1818 Edward Ayshford Sanford (age 23) and Henrietta Langham were married. They had issue five sons, of which two predeceased him, and two daughters.
In 1818 [his son] William Ayshford Sanford was born to Edward Ayshford Sanford (age 23) and [his wife] Henrietta Langham. He married (1) 1857 Sarah Ellen Seymour and had issue (2) 1874 Sarah Elizabeth Harriet Hervey, daughter of Bishop Arthur Hervey.
In 1830 Edward Ayshford Sanford (age 35) was elected MP Somerset which seat he held until 1832.
In 1832 Edward Ayshford Sanford (age 37) was elected Fellow of the Royal Society.
In 1832 Edward Ayshford Sanford (age 37) was elected MP Somerset West which seat he held until 1841.
On 30th April 1833 [his father] William Sanford (age 61) died.
On 21st June 1841 Edward Ayshford Sanford (age 47) and Caroline Anne Stanhope (age 49) were married. She the daughter of Charles Stanhope 3rd Earl of Harrington and Jane Fleming Countess Harrington.
On 3rd March 1851 [his brother-in-law] Charles Stanhope 4th Earl of Harrington (age 70) died. His brother [his brother-in-law] Leicester (age 66) succeeded 5th Earl Harrington, 5th Viscount Petersham, 5th Baron Harrington. Elizabeth Green Countess Harrington (age 42) by marriage Countess Harrington.
Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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On 25th November 1853 [his wife] Caroline Anne Stanhope (age 62) died.
In 1857 [his son] William Ayshford Sanford (age 39) and [his daughter-in-law] Sarah Ellen Seymour were married.
On 1st December 1871 Edward Ayshford Sanford (age 77) died.
Great x 1 Grandfather: William Sanford
GrandFather: John Sanford
Father: William Sanford