John Byron (died 1623)

Sir John Byron (1562–1623) of Colwick and Newstead, Nottinghamshire, and Clayton, Lancashire, was a Member of Parliament for Nottinghamshire in 1597.

Sir John Byron
Born1562
Newstead, Nottinghamshire
Died1623 (aged 61)
Newstead, Nottinghamshire
Noble familyByron
Spouse(s)Margaret FitzWilliam
Issue5 sons and 5 daughters
FatherJohn Byron
MotherAlice Strelley

Byron was the son of Sir John Byron (died 1600) and his wife Alice Strelley. He married Margaret FitzWilliam, daughter of Sir William FitzWilliam of Gaynes Park. They had 5 sons and 5 daughters. Among his sons was another Sir John Byron, whose own sons, John and Richard became Barons Byron.

References

  • G., R.C. "BYRON, John (d.1623), of Colwick and Newstead, Notts., Clayton, Lancs". History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 16 March 2015.


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