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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In or before 1736 [his father] John Stratford 1st Earl Aldborough (age 37) and [his mother] Martha O'Neale Countess Aldborough (age 29) were married.
In 1736 Edward Stratford 2nd Earl Aldborough was born to [his father] John Stratford 1st Earl Aldborough (age 37) and [his mother] Martha O'Neale Countess Aldborough (age 30).
In 1759 Edward Stratford 2nd Earl Aldborough (age 23) was elected MP Baltinglass which seat he held until 1768
On 7th September 1760 [his brother-in-law] Richard Wingfield 3rd Viscount Powerscourt (age 29) and [his sister] Amelia Stratford Viscountess Powerscourt were married. She the daughter of [his father] John Stratford 1st Earl Aldborough (age 62) and [his mother] Martha O'Neale Countess Aldborough (age 54).
On 21st May 1763 [his father] John Stratford 1st Earl Aldborough (age 64) was created 1st Baron Baltinglass of Wicklow.
On 6th May 1764 Edward Wingfield 2nd Viscount Powerscourt (age 34) died. His brother [his brother-in-law] Richard (age 33) succeeded 3rd Viscount Powerscourt. [his sister] Amelia Stratford Viscountess Powerscourt by marriage Viscountess Powerscourt.
On 29th July 1765 Edward Stratford 2nd Earl Aldborough (age 29) and Barbara Herbert Countess Aldborough (age 23) were married. He the son of John Stratford 1st Earl Aldborough (age 66) and Martha O'Neale Countess Aldborough (age 59).
On 22nd July 1776 [his father] John Stratford 1st Earl Aldborough (age 77) was created 1st Viscount Aldborough of Belan in Kildare.
On 9th February 1777 [his father] John Stratford 1st Earl Aldborough (age 78) was created 1st Earl Aldborough. [his mother] Martha O'Neale Countess Aldborough (age 71) by marriage Martha O'Neale Countess Aldborough.
In April 1777 [his brother] John Stratford 3rd Earl Aldborough (age 37) and [his sister-in-law] Elizabeth Hamilton Countess Aldborough (age 20) were married. He the son of [his father] John Stratford 1st Earl Aldborough (age 78) and [his mother] Martha O'Neale Countess Aldborough (age 71).
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 29th May 1777 [his father] John Stratford 1st Earl Aldborough (age 78) died. His son Edward (age 41) succeeded 2nd Earl Aldborough, 2nd Viscount Aldborough of Belan in Kildare, 2nd Baron Baltinglass of Wicklow. [his wife] Barbara Herbert Countess Aldborough (age 34) by marriage Countess Aldborough.
On 11th April 1785 [his wife] Barbara Herbert Countess Aldborough (age 42) died.
On 24th May 1787 Edward Stratford 2nd Earl Aldborough (age 51) and Anne Elizabeth Henniker Countess Aldborough were married. She by marriage Countess Aldborough. She brought a fortune of £50,000. He the son of John Stratford 1st Earl Aldborough and Martha O'Neale Countess Aldborough (age 81).
On 11th March 1796 [his mother] Martha O'Neale Countess Aldborough (age 90) died.
On 2nd January 1801 Edward Stratford 2nd Earl Aldborough (age 65) died at Belan House. He was buried at St Thomas' Church, Dublin. His brother [his brother] John (age 61) succeeded 3rd Earl Aldborough, 3rd Viscount Aldborough of Belan in Kildare, 3rd Baron Baltinglass of Wicklow. [his sister-in-law] Elizabeth Hamilton Countess Aldborough (age 44) by marriage Countess Aldborough.
On 14th July 1802 [his former wife] Anne Elizabeth Henniker Countess Aldborough died.
GrandFather: Edward Stratford
Edward Stratford 2nd Earl Aldborough
Great x 1 Grandfather: Constantine Neale of New Ross
GrandFather: Venerable Benjamin O'Neale
Mother: Martha O'Neale Countess Aldborough
Great x 1 Grandfather: Colonel Joshua Paul
GrandMother: Hannah Paul