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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Paternal Family Tree: Eliot
Around 1684 Edward Eliot was born to [his father] William Eliot (age 19).
After 1694 [his father] William Eliot (deceased) died.
On 4th December 1705 Edward Eliot (age 21) was elected MP St Germans at a by-election to replace Samuel Rolle who had chosen to sit for Callington. He retained the seat in 1708, 1710 and 1713.
In 1711 Edward Eliot (age 27) and Susanna Coryton were married at St Melanus' Church, St Mellion.
In early 1714, possibly late 1713, [his wife] Susanna Coryton died. She was buried on 4th January 1714.
On 21st April 1718 Edward Eliot (age 34) and Elizabeth Craggs were married at St Paul's Cathedral [Map].
On 26th November 1718 Edward Eliot (age 34) was elected MP Lostwithiel which seat he held until 11th June 1720 at which time he resigned in favour of his brother [his brother] Richard Eliot (age 24).
On 12th April 1722 Edward Eliot (age 38) was elected MP Liskeard which seat he held until his death five months later.
On 18th September 1722 Edward Eliot (age 38) died.
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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After 18th September 1722. St Germans Priory [Map]. Monument to Edward Eliot (deceased) sculpted by John Michael Rysbrack (age 28).
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Eliot
GrandFather: Nicholas Eliot
Father: William Eliot