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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Paternal Family Tree: Parker of Devon
On 23rd April 1691 [his father] Thomas Parker 1st Earl Macclesfield (age 24) and [his mother] Janet Carrier Countess Macclesfield (age 30) were married.
Around 1696 George Parker 2nd Earl Macclesfield was born to [his father] Thomas Parker 1st Earl Macclesfield (age 29) and [his mother] Janet Carrier Countess Macclesfield (age 35).
Before August 1720 William Anson (age 64) and [his aunt] Isabella Carrier were married by which he became the brother-in-law to her sister's husband [his father] Thomas Parker 1st Earl Macclesfield (age 54).
In 1721 [his father] Thomas Parker 1st Earl Macclesfield (age 54) was created 1st Earl Macclesfield.
In 1722 George Parker 2nd Earl Macclesfield (age 26) was elected MP Wallingford.
In 1722 George Parker 2nd Earl Macclesfield (age 26) was appointed Fellow of the Royal Society.
On 12th October 1723 [his son] Thomas Parker 3rd Earl Macclesfield was born to George Parker 2nd Earl Macclesfield (age 27). He married 1749 his first cousin Mary Heathcote Countess Macclesfield, daughter of William Heathcote 1st Baronet and Elizabeth Parker Lady Heathcote, and had issue.
On 6th September 1724 [his son] George Lane Parker was born to George Parker 2nd Earl Macclesfield (age 28).
On 28th April 1732 [his father] Thomas Parker 1st Earl Macclesfield (age 65) died at Soho Square [Map]. His son George (age 36) succeeded 2nd Earl Macclesfield.
On 23rd August 1733 [his mother] Janet Carrier Countess Macclesfield (age 72) died at Shirburn Castle [Map].
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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In 1749 [his son] Thomas Parker 3rd Earl Macclesfield (age 25) and [his daughter-in-law] Mary Heathcote Countess Macclesfield were married. He the son of George Parker 2nd Earl Macclesfield (age 53). They were first cousins.
In 1754 Thomas Hudson (age 53). Portrait of George Parker 2nd Earl Macclesfield (age 58).
On 17th March 1764 George Parker 2nd Earl Macclesfield (age 68) died. His son Thomas (age 40) succeeded 3rd Earl Macclesfield. [his daughter-in-law] Mary Heathcote Countess Macclesfield by marriage Countess Macclesfield.
Great x 4 Grandfather: George Parker 
Great x 3 Grandfather: George or William Parker
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Parker of Parwick
Great x 1 Grandfather: George Parker
GrandFather: Thomas Parker
George Parker 2nd Earl Macclesfield
GrandFather: Robert Charles Carrier
Mother: Janet Carrier Countess Macclesfield