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: Price aka Fountaine
On 3rd February 1876 [his father] Algernon Charles Fountaine (age 24) and Mary Fountaine (age 28) were married by which Narford Ha was retained by the Fountaine family. They were first cousins.
On 25th May 1879 Vice Admiral Charles Andrew Fountaine was born to [his father] Algernon Charles Fountaine (age 27) at Narford Hall and Mary Fountaine (age 31). He was baptised 3rd August 1879 at the Church of St Mary, Narford [Map].
In 1893 Vice Admiral Charles Andrew Fountaine (age 13) joined the Royal Navy.
In 1900 Vice Admiral Charles Andrew Fountaine (age 20) was posted to HMS Fairy.
On 12th August 1909 [his father] Algernon Charles Fountaine (age 57) died at Fitzroy House.
Around 1915 Vice Admiral Charles Andrew Fountaine (age 35) served as a gunnery officer on HMS Lion and latterly in command of HMS Cambrian.
On 7th March 1918 Vice Admiral Charles Andrew Fountaine (age 38) and Louisa Constance Catherine Maclean were married.
On 7th December 1918 [his son] Andrew Douglas Algernon Fountaine was born to Vice Admiral Charles Andrew Fountaine (age 39) and [his wife] Louisa Constance Catherine Maclean at Narford Hall. He married before 14th September 1997 Rosemary Mitcham.
On 15th November 1922 [his son] John Brigg Charles Fountaine was born to Vice Admiral Charles Andrew Fountaine (age 43) and [his wife] Louisa Constance Catherine Maclean at Narford Hall.
From 1925 to 1926 Vice Admiral Charles Andrew Fountaine (age 45) served as Naval Aide de Camp to King George V of the United Kingdom (age 59).
Before 24th March 1946 Vice Admiral Charles Andrew Fountaine (age 66) was appointed High Sheriff of Norfolk.
Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough
A canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: 'In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed.'
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On 24th March 1946 Vice Admiral Charles Andrew Fountaine (age 66) died. His son Andrew Douglas Algernon Fountaine (age 27) inherited Narford Hall.
Great x 3 Grandfather: Captain William Price
Great x 2 Grandfather: Brigg Price
Great x 4 Grandfather: Colonel Edward Clent of Knightwick in Worcestershire
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Clent
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Fountaine
Great x 1 Grandfather: Andrew Fountaine
Great x 3 Grandfather: George Hogge of Lynn Regis
Great x 2 Grandmother: Mary Hogge
GrandFather: Charles George Fountaine of Narford Hall in Norfolk
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Penrice
Great x 1 Grandmother: Hannah Penrice
Father: Algernon Charles Fountaine
GrandMother: Rose Sarah Ravenshaw