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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Cheshunt, Hertfordshire is in Hertfordshire.
See: Cedars Park, Cheshunt.
In 1526 Honora Denny was born to Anthony Denny (age 24) and Joan Champernowne (age 13) at Cheshunt, Hertfordshire. She married before 1562 her half third cousin once removed Thomas Wingfield of Kimbolton Castle and had issue.
In 1528 Anne Denny was born to Anthony Denny (age 26) and Joan Champernowne (age 15) at Cheshunt, Hertfordshire.
In 1530 Mary Denny was born to Anthony Denny (age 28) and Joan Champernowne (age 17) at Cheshunt, Hertfordshire.
In 1534 Anthony Denny was born to Anthony Denny (age 32) and Joan Champernowne (age 21) at Cheshunt, Hertfordshire.
Around 1534 Douglas Denny was born to Anthony Denny (age 32) and Joan Champernowne (age 21) at Cheshunt, Hertfordshire. She married 24th November 1562 John Dive.
In 1536 Charles Denny was born to Anthony Denny (age 34) and Joan Champernowne (age 23) at Cheshunt, Hertfordshire.
In or before 1537 John Carey (age 45) and Joyce Denny (age 30) were married at Cheshunt, Hertfordshire. They were fifth cousin once removed. He a great x 4 grandson of King Edward III of England.
In 1540 Henry Denny was born to Anthony Denny (age 38) and Joan Champernowne (age 27) at Cheshunt, Hertfordshire. He married (1) 1560 Honora Grey, daughter of William Grey 13th Baron Grey of Wilton and Mary Somerset Baroness Grey Wilton, and had issue (2) 1570 Elizabeth Grey and had issue.
In 1547 Edward Denny was born to Anthony Denny (age 45) and Joan Champernowne (age 34) at Cheshunt, Hertfordshire. He married 1583 Margaret Edgecombe and had issue.
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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On 10th September 1549 Anthony Denny (age 48) died at Cheshunt, Hertfordshire.
In February 1594 John Cheney (age 44) died at Cheshunt, Hertfordshire.
On 30th November 1725 Edward Henry Calvert (age 24) and Margaret Meynell were married at Cheshunt, Hertfordshire.
Autobiography Simon D'Ewes. 9th January 1622. The beginning of January, bringing with it the end of the festival days, I spent in discourses, visits, and such like recreations. Upon Wednesday, the 9th day of January, came out a proclamation for the abortive dissolving of the Parliament, which gave a tincture of sadness to most men's countenances, their hope of the delivery of Clod's Church in Germany being thereby quite dashed, and the poor distressed Protestants of France left to the execution of their merciless enemies. And it fell out very strangely the next day, that the King riding or hunting at Theobald's, was cast headlong from his horse into a pond, and narrowly escaped drowning1.
Note 1. "On Wednesday his Majesty rode by coach to Theobald's to dinner, not intending, as the speech is, to return till towards Easter. After dinner, riding on horseback abroad, his hone stumbled, and catt his Majesty into the New River, where the ice brake; he fell in so that nothing but his boots were seen. Sir Richard Young (age 42) was next, who alighted, went into the water, and lifted him out. There came much water out of his mouth and body. His Majesty rode back to Theobald's, went into a warm bed, and, as we hear, is well, which God continue," - Harl. MSS. This is also quoted by Sir Henry Ellis.
On 2nd July 1908 Henry Arthur Cadogan (age 40) died of cancer at Temple House, Theobalds Park.