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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St Mary's Church, Rostherne, Tatton is in Rostherne, Tatton, Churches in Cheshire.
On 7th December 1759 John Astley [aged 35] and Penelope Vernon [aged 37] were married at St Mary's Church, Rostherne, Tatton [Map]. She died three years later at which time he became the owner of the Dukinfield and Daniel estates, including Gorse Hall. When his step-daughter Henrietta Dukinfield-Daniel died in 1771 he received further wealth.
On 10th February 1780 Samuel Egerton [aged 68] died. On 19th February 1780 he was buried at St Mary's Church, Rostherne, Tatton [Map]. Monument sculpted by John "The Elder" Bacon [aged 39]. Figures representing Hope and Patience.
The monument inscription describes those also buried in the vault: John Egerton, his wife Elizabeth Barbour buried 10th February 1743, her mother Elizabeth Hill [aged 85] buried 17th April 1713 and John and Elizabeth's daughter-in-law Beatrix Copley [aged 22] buried 1st May 1755.
On or before 17th April 1813 Elizabeth Hill died. She was buried at St Mary's Church, Rostherne, Tatton [Map].
On 25th November 1845 Charlotte Lucy Beatrix Egerton [deceased] was buried at St Mary's Church, Rostherne, Tatton [Map] sculpted Richard Westmacott [aged 70].
Charlotte Lucy Beatrix Egerton: On 13th September 1824 she was born to Wilbraham Egerton and Elizabeth Sykes. Coefficient of inbreeding 3.12%. On 10th November 1845 Charlotte Lucy Beatrix Egerton drowned in Rostherne Mere, Tatton the evening before her wedding day, or possibly died after a short illness. Her death certificate states "Bronchitis and exhaustion after 12 days" - information provided by CB Newham.
On 17th October 1867 Reginald Cholmondeley [aged 41] and Alice Mary Egerton [aged 31] were married at St Mary's Church, Rostherne, Tatton [Map]. Her younger brother officiated.
After 8th January 1869. Memorial to Commander Charles Randle Egerton [deceased] at St Mary's Church, Rostherne, Tatton [Map].
On 9th September 1920 Alan Egerton 3rd Baron Egerton Tatton [aged 75] died. He was buried at St Mary's Church, Rostherne, Tatton [Map]. His son Maurice [aged 45] succeeded 4th Baron Egerton Tatton.