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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Baronet Farquhar is in Baronetcies of England Alphabetically.
Baronet Farquhar of Cadogan House in Middlesex is also in Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extant Baronetcies of England.
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20th February 1796. Walter Farquhar 1st Baronet [aged 57] created.
30th March 1819. Son Thomas Harvie Farquhar 2nd Baronet [aged 43] succeeded.
12th January 1836. Son Walter Rockliffe Farquhar 3rd Baronet [aged 25] succeeded.
15th July 1900. Son Henry Farquhar 4th Baronet [aged 61] succeeded.
1916. Nephew Walter Farquhar 5th Baronet [aged 37] succeeded.
15th October 1918. Son Peter Farquhar 6th Baronet [aged 14] succeeded.
1986. Son Michael Fitzroy Farquhar 7th Baronet [aged 47] succeeded.
The London Gazette 13868. Whitehall, February 20 [1796]. The King has been pleased to confer the Dignity of a Baronet of the Kingdom of Great Britain upon Walter Farquhar [aged 57], Esq; of London, Doctor in Physic, and to the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten [Baronet Farquhar of Cadogan House in Middlesex].
On 30th March 1819 Walter Farquhar 1st Baronet [aged 80] died. He was buried at St Martin in the Fields Church [Map]. His son Thomas [aged 43] succeeded 2nd Baronet Farquhar of Cadogan House in Middlesex.
On 12th January 1836 Thomas Harvie Farquhar 2nd Baronet [aged 60] died. His son Walter [aged 25] succeeded 3rd Baronet Farquhar of Cadogan House in Middlesex.
On 28th November 1837 Walter Rockliffe Farquhar 3rd Baronet [aged 27] and Mary Octavia Somerset Lady Farquhar [aged 23] were married at St George's Church, Hanover Square. She by marriage Lady Farquhar of Cadogan House in Middlesex. She the daughter of Henry Charles Somerset 6th Duke Beaufort and Charlotte Sophia Leveson-Gower Duchess Beaufort [aged 66].
On 15th July 1900 Walter Rockliffe Farquhar 3rd Baronet [aged 90] died. His son Henry [aged 61] succeeded 4th Baronet Farquhar of Cadogan House in Middlesex. Alice Brand Lady Farquhar [aged 60] by marriage Lady Farquhar of Cadogan House in Middlesex.
In 1916 Henry Farquhar 4th Baronet [aged 77] died. His nephew Walter [aged 37] succeeded 5th Baronet Farquhar of Cadogan House in Middlesex.
On 15th October 1918 Walter Farquhar 5th Baronet [aged 40] was killed in action near Arras whilst serving as a Captain in the Royal Field Artillery of the 59th Division. He was buried in Fosse No. 10 Communal Cemetery Extension, Sains-en-Gohelle. His son Peter [aged 14] succeeded 6th Baronet Farquhar of Cadogan House in Middlesex.
The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.
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In 1986 Peter Farquhar 6th Baronet [aged 81] died. His son Michael [aged 47] succeeded 7th Baronet Farquhar of Cadogan House in Middlesex.
Baronet Farquhar of Mauritius is also in Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronetcies of England.
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27th July 1821. Robert Townsend Farquhar 1st Baronet [aged 44] created.
16th March 1830. Son Walter Townsend-Farquhar 2nd Baronet [aged 20] succeeded.
18th June 1866. Son Eric Townsend-Farquhar 3rd Baronet [aged 30] succeeded.
1867. Brother Minto Townsend-Farquhar 4th Baronet [aged 30] succeeded.
1872. Brother John Townsend-Farquhar 5th Baronet [aged 33] succeeded.
1877. Brother Robert Townsend-Farquhar 6th Baronet [aged 36] succeeded.
1924. Robert Townsend-Farquhar 6th Baronet extinct.
The London Gazette 17730. Whitehall, July 27, 1821. His Majesty has been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, for granting the dignity of a Baronet of the said United Kingdom to the following Gentlemen respectively, and to the heirs male of their bodies lawfully begotten, viz.
Sir Edward Kerrison [aged 44], of Wyke-House, in the county of Sussex, Knight, Major-General in the Army.
Sir Harry Niven Lumsden, of Auchindoir, in the county of Aberdeen, Knight.
Thomas Francis Fremantle [aged 23], of Swanbourne, in the county of BucKingham, Esq (eldest son of the late Vice-Admiral Sir Thomas Francis Fremantle, Knight Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath); with remainder, in failure of issue male, to the heirs male of the body of the said Sir Thomas Francis Fremantle, deceased.
John Dugdale Astley, of Everleigh, in the county of Wilts, Esq.
Alexander Boswell [aged 45], of Auchinleck, in the county of Ayr, Esq.
Robert Shaw, of Bushy-Park, in the county of Dublin, Esq.
Arthur Chichester, of Greencastle, in the county of Donegall, Esq.
George Pocock [aged 56], of Hart, in the county palatine of Durham, and of Twickenham, in the county of Middlesex, Esq. [Note. Charlotte Mary Long Lady Pocock [aged 36] by marriage Lady Pocock of Hart in County Durham and Twickenham in Middlesex.]
William George Hylton Jolliffe, of Merstham, in the county of Surrey, Esq.
Robert Townsend Farquhar [aged 44], Esq. Governor and Commander in Chief in and over the Island of Mauritius [Baronet Farquhar of Mauritius].
Thomas Trayton Fuller Eliott Drake, of Nutwell-Court, Buckland-Abbey, or Monachorrum, Sherford, and Yarcombe, in the county of Devon, Esq. Major in the Army; with remainder in default of issue male, to his brothers William Stephen Fuller and Rose Henry Fuller, Esqrs. Commanders in the Royal Navy, and their heirs male.
John Eardley Eardley Wilmot [aged 38], of BerkswellHall, in the county of Warwick, Esq.
Robert Dundas, of Beechwood, in the county of Mid-Lothian, Esq.
James Carmichael Smyth, of Nutwood, in the county of Surrey, Esq. Colonel in the Army.
David Erskine, of Cambo, in the county of Fife, Esq.
William Young, of Baileiborough Castle, in the county of Cavan, Esq.
John D'Oyly, of Kandy, in the inland of Ceylon, Esq.
David William Smith, of the province of Upper Canada, and of Preston, in the county of Northumberland, Esq.
Astley Paston Cooper [aged 52], of Gadesbridge, in the county of Hertford, Esq. Surgeon to His Majesty's Person, with remainder, in default of male issue, to his nephew, Astley Paston Cooper [aged 23], Esq. and his heirs male.
Thomas Phillipps [aged 29], of Middle-Hill, in the county of Worcester, Esq. [Harriet Molyneux Lady Phillipps [aged 26] by marriage Lady Phillipps of Middle Hill in Worcestershire]
John Dean Paul, of Rodborough, in the county of Gloucester, and of the Strand, in the county of Middlesex, Esq.
Coutts Trotter, of West-Ville, in the county of Lincoln, Esq.; with remainder in default of issue male, to the heirs male of the body of Anne, eldest daughter of the said Coutts Trotter.
Claude Scott, of Lytchet-Minster, in the county of Dorset, Esq.
George Blackman, of Harley-Street, in the county of Middlesex, Esq.
On 16th March 1830 Robert Farquhar [aged 53] died. His son Walter [aged 20] succeeded 2nd Baronet Farquhar of Mauritius.
On 18th June 1866 Walter Townsend-Farquhar 2nd Baronet [aged 56] died. His son Eric [aged 30] succeeded 3rd Baronet Farquhar of Mauritius.
In 1867 Eric Townsend-Farquhar 3rd Baronet [aged 31] died. His brother Minto [aged 30] succeeded 4th Baronet Farquhar of Mauritius.
In 1872 Minto Townsend-Farquhar 4th Baronet [aged 35] died. His brother John [aged 33] succeeded 5th Baronet Farquhar of Mauritius.
In 1877 John Townsend-Farquhar 5th Baronet [aged 38] died. His brother Robert [aged 36] succeeded 6th Baronet Farquhar of Mauritius.
In 1924 Robert Townsend-Farquhar 6th Baronet [aged 83] died. Baronet Farquhar of Mauritius extinct.