Start of biography of Philip d’Auvergne, Duke of Bouillon

Context Note: While Balleine attributes to Charles Dauvergne (1650-1729) most of the family's rise to fame, it should also be noted that they had intermarried with wealthy and influential island families such as Corbet, De Carteret and De Vic. THE ISLAND of Jersey has become today a popular holiday resort, but in the 18th century …

Second marriage of Charles d’Auvergne, 1719/20

Context Note: This was Charles's remarriage following the death of his first wife in 1716/17. Charles was 68 years old and Elizabeth about 21. Their children were Corbet Dauvergne (1721-1722), Charles Dauvergne (1724-1797) and James Dauvergne (1726-1799). Mons[ieu]r Charles Dauverne, Et Dam[ois]elle Elizabeth Corbet Ont Espouzé le 24[è]me Jour de Jeanvier [1719/20] [Translated: Mr Charles …

Biography of James D’Auvergne

DAUVERGNE, JAMES (1726-99), Major General. Son of Charles Dauvergne and Elizabeth Corbet. Born in 1726 and baptized in the Town Church 10 Aug. His father died when he was three. He was educated at the Military Academy, Greenwich, and obtained a commission as Lieutenant in the Royal Fusiliers in July 1747. He transferred to the …