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The Deeds of King Henry V, or in Latin 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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Biography of George Jackson aka Duckett 1st Baronet 1725-1822

Before 24th October 1725 [his father] George Jackson of Hill House in Richmond in Yorkshire (age 37) and [his mother] Hannah Ward were married.

On 24th October 1725 George Jackson aka Duckett 1st Baronet was born to George Jackson of Hill House in Richmond in Yorkshire (age 37) and Hannah Ward.

In 1745 George Jackson aka Duckett 1st Baronet (age 19) and Mary Ward were married.

In 1754 [his wife] Mary Ward died.

In 1758 [his father] George Jackson of Hill House in Richmond in Yorkshire (age 70) died.

In 1766 Thomas Duckett (age 53). His niece [his future wife] Grace Goldstone Lady Duckett (age 16) and her husband George Jackson aka Duckett 1st Baronet (age 40) inherited his estates and changed their name from Jackson to Duckett on 3rd February 1797.

Before 1775 Robert Neale and [his future wife] Grace Goldstone Lady Duckett (age 24) were married.

On 9th September 1775 George Jackson aka Duckett 1st Baronet (age 49) and Grace Goldstone Lady Duckett (age 25) were married at St Margaret's Church, Westminster [Map]. The difference in their ages was 24 years.

On 17th July 1777 George Duckett 2nd Baronet was born to George Jackson aka Duckett 1st Baronet (age 51) and [his wife] Grace Goldstone Lady Duckett (age 27).

In 1784 [his wife] Grace Goldstone Lady Duckett (age 34) died.

In 1786 George Jackson aka Duckett 1st Baronet (age 60) was elected MP Weymouth and Melcombe Regis which seat he held until 1788.

In 1790 George Jackson aka Duckett 1st Baronet (age 64) was elected MP Colchester which seat he held until 1796.

On 21st June 1791 George Jackson aka Duckett 1st Baronet (age 65) was created 1st Baronet Jackson aka Duckett of Hartham House in Wiltshire.

On 22nd December 1822 George Jackson aka Duckett 1st Baronet (age 97) died. His son George (age 45) succeeded 2nd Baronet Jackson aka Duckett of Hartham House in Wiltshire.

Ancestors of George Jackson aka Duckett 1st Baronet 1725-1822

Father: George Jackson of Hill House in Richmond in Yorkshire

George Jackson aka Duckett 1st Baronet

GrandFather: William Ward of Guisborough in Yorkshire

Mother: Hannah Ward