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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All Saints Church, Youlgreave is in Youlgreave, Derbyshire [Map], Churches in Derbyshire.
All Saints Church, Youlgreave [Map]. Grave of Samuel Bateman c. 1856-1893 and his wife Sarah Anne, c. 1856-1934.
All Saints Church, Youlgreave [Map].
After 1488. All Saints Church, Youlgreave [Map]. Monument to Thomas Cockayne (deceased). An unusual monument insofar as it half-life sized apparently as a result of his dying before his father John Cockayne (age 77). Fluted Period. Suns and Roses Collar. Cockayne Cockerel Crest. Chest with Angels with Rounded Wings. Chest with Weepers holding Shields.
Thomas Cockayne: In 1451 he was born to John Cockayne and Agnes Vernon at Ashbourne, Derbyshire [Map]. In or before 1477 Thomas Cockayne and Agnes Barlow aka Barley were married. Around 1488 Thomas Cockayne was killed in a fight with Thomas Burdett, possibly his brother-in-law, at Polesworth, Warwickshire over inheritance or dower.
John Cockayne: John Cockayne and Agnes Vernon were married. They were half third cousins. In 1411 he was born to John Cockayne and Isabel Shirley at Ashbourne, Derbyshire [Map]. In May 1504 John Cockayne died at Ashbourne, Derbyshire [Map].
On 19th September 1808 Thomas Goodwin and Ann Hollis were married at All Saints Church, Youlgreave [Map].
On or before 20th August 1809 Thomas Goodwin was born to Thomas Goodwin and Ann Hollis. He was baptised on 20th August 1809 at All Saints Church, Youlgreave [Map].
1829. Obelisk, All Saints Church, Youlgreave [Map]. Post medieval obelisk originally erected in 'Fountain Square' in 1762, it was moved to its present location in 1829. Dating from the late 18th century. It is a square, tapering stone, approximately six feet high, coming sharply to a point at the top, standing on a stepped square stone base. The obelisk has since been moved from its position just north of the church to a new position at the end of a footpath. This was apparently done in order to create a feature and seating area to cover an old mine shaft at the end of the path.
On 15th May 1970 Beryl Ford died. She was buried at All Saints Church, Youlgreave [Map].
Beryl Ford: In 1917 Charles Waterhouse of Lomberdale Hall and she were married. They had two sons and one daughter.
On 2nd March 1975 Charles Waterhouse of Lomberdale Hall (age 81) died. He was buried at All Saints Church, Youlgreave [Map].
Charles Waterhouse of Lomberdale Hall: On 1st July 1893 he was born to Thomas Crompton Waterhouse of Lomberdale Hall. In 1912 Thomas Crompton Waterhouse of Lomberdale Hall died. His son Charles Waterhouse of Lomberdale Hall inherited Lomberdale House [Map]. In 1914 Charles Waterhouse of Lomberdale Hall purchased Middleton Hall [Map].
On 27th September 1995 Alastair Guy Waterhouse of Lomberdale Hall (age 69) died. He was buried at All Saints Church, Youlgreave [Map].
Alastair Guy Waterhouse of Lomberdale Hall: On 2nd January 1926 he was born to Charles Waterhouse of Lomberdale Hall and Beryl Ford.
In 2007 Charles Hugueonot Waterhouse (age 89) died. She was buried at All Saints Church, Youlgreave [Map].
Charles Hugueonot Waterhouse: In 1918 he was born to Charles Waterhouse of Lomberdale Hall and Beryl Ford.