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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Maryland is in United States of America.
Around 1700 Lieutenant Henry Jowles (age 60) died at Maryland.
In 1670 Anne Ramsay died in Anne Arundel County Maryland.
On 30th August 1765 John Cheney was born to Joseph Cheney at Anne Arundel County Maryland.
On 26th October 1785 Aquila Cheney was born to John Cheney (age 20) at Anne Arundel County Maryland.
On 25th January 1788 Thomas Benson Cheney was born to John Cheney (age 22) at Anne Arundel County Maryland.
On 25th November 1787 Richard Caton (age 24) and Mary "Polly" Carroll (age 17) were married at Annapolis, Maryland.
In 1730 Edward Henry Calvert (age 28) died at Calvert House, Annapolis.
On 15th August 1815 Consul John MacTavish (age 28) and Emily Caton (age 20) were married.
She one of the four Caton sisters, daughters of Richard Caton (age 52), a merchant from Baltimore, the three eldest, known as the "The Three American Graces", married European husbands. Only the fourth daughter Emily Caton had children.
Marianne Caton Marchioness Wellesley (age 27) married Richard Wellesley 1st Marquess Wellesley (age 55),
Elizabeth Caton Baroness Stafford (age 25) married George William Stafford-Jerningham 8th Baron Stafford (age 44),
Louisa Catharine Caton Duchess Leeds (age 22) married firstly Felton Elwell Hervey-Bathurst 1st Baronet (age 33) and secondly Francis Godolphin Osborne 7th Duke Leeds (age 17).
Emily Caton married Consul John MacTavish.
On 24th April 1817 Felton Elwell Hervey-Bathurst 1st Baronet (age 35) and Louisa Catharine Caton Duchess Leeds (age 24) were married.
She one of the four Caton sisters, daughters of Richard Caton (age 54), a merchant from Baltimore, the three eldest, known as the "The Three American Graces", married European husbands. Only the fourth daughter Emily Caton (age 22) had children.
Marianne Caton Marchioness Wellesley (age 29) married Richard Wellesley 1st Marquess Wellesley (age 56),
Elizabeth Caton Baroness Stafford (age 27) married George William Stafford-Jerningham 8th Baron Stafford (age 45),
Louisa Catharine Caton Duchess Leeds married firstly Felton Elwell Hervey-Bathurst 1st Baronet and secondly Francis Godolphin Osborne 7th Duke Leeds (age 18).
Emily Caton married Consul John MacTavish (age 30).
On 29th October 1825 Richard Wellesley 1st Marquess Wellesley (age 65) and Marianne Caton Marchioness Wellesley (age 37) were married. She by marriage Marchioness Wellesley. The difference in their ages was 27 years. He the son of Garrett Wellesley 1st Earl Mornington and Anne Hill Countess Mornington (age 83).
She one of the four Caton sisters, daughters of Richard Caton (age 62), a merchant from Baltimore, the three eldest, known as the "The Three American Graces", married European husbands. Only the fourth daughter Emily Caton (age 30) had children.
Marianne Caton Marchioness Wellesley married Richard Wellesley 1st Marquess Wellesley,
Elizabeth Caton Baroness Stafford (age 35) married George William Stafford-Jerningham 8th Baron Stafford (age 54),
Louisa Catharine Caton Duchess Leeds (age 32) married firstly Felton Elwell Hervey-Bathurst 1st Baronet and secondly Francis Godolphin Osborne 7th Duke Leeds (age 27).
Emily Caton married Consul John MacTavish (age 38).
The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.
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On 24th April 1828 Francis Godolphin Osborne 7th Duke Leeds (age 29) and Louisa Catharine Caton Duchess Leeds (age 35) were married. He the son of George William Frederick Osborne 6th Duke Leeds (age 52) and Charlotte Townshend Duchess Leeds (age 52).
She one of the four Caton sisters, daughters of Richard Caton (age 65), a merchant from Baltimore, the three eldest, known as the "The Three American Graces", married European husbands. Only the fourth daughter Emily Caton (age 33) had children.
Marianne Caton Marchioness Wellesley (age 40) married Richard Wellesley 1st Marquess Wellesley (age 67),
Elizabeth Caton Baroness Stafford (age 38) married George William Stafford-Jerningham 8th Baron Stafford (age 56),
Louisa Catharine Caton Duchess Leeds married firstly Felton Elwell Hervey-Bathurst 1st Baronet and secondly Francis Godolphin Osborne 7th Duke Leeds.
Emily Caton married Consul John MacTavish (age 41).
On 26th May 1836 George William Stafford-Jerningham 8th Baron Stafford (age 65) and Elizabeth Caton Baroness Stafford (age 46) were married. She by marriage Baroness Stafford.
She one of the four Caton sisters, daughters of Richard Caton (age 73), a merchant from Baltimore, the three eldest, known as the "The Three American Graces", married European husbands. Only the fourth daughter Emily Caton (age 41) had children.
Marianne Caton Marchioness Wellesley (age 48) married Richard Wellesley 1st Marquess Wellesley (age 75),
Elizabeth Caton Baroness Stafford married George William Stafford-Jerningham 8th Baron Stafford,
Louisa Catharine Caton Duchess Leeds (age 43) married firstly Felton Elwell Hervey-Bathurst 1st Baronet and secondly Francis Godolphin Osborne 7th Duke Leeds (age 38).
Emily Caton married Consul John MacTavish (age 49).
In 1851 Julia Tahl "Mademoiselle de Lancey" was born at Baltimore.
In 1666 Susannah Snow (age 56) died at St Clement's Manor.
On 1st December 1635 Anne Pope was born to Colonel Nathaniel Pope (age 32) at St Mary's County Maryland. She married November 1658 John Washington and had issue.
On 15th December 1673 Thomas Gerard (age 65) died at Machodoc. He was buried Longsword Point St Mary's County Maryland.
Time Team Series 4 Episode 1: Maryland was filmed between 17th May 1996 and 19th May 1996. It was originally shown on 5th January 1997.
Location: St Mary's City, Maryland [Map] near Lavenham, Suffolk.
On 27th September 1693 Lionel Copley (age 45) died at Annapolis, Maryland. He was buried at Trinity Church Cemetery, St Mary's City.