John Dunn (abt. 1295)

Born about 1295 in Halberton, Devon, , England

Descendants

Died [date unknown] in England

Biography

John Dunn married Eleanor Knoville. They were the parents of John Dunn, born ca. 1331. See i.p.m. of Eleanor's mother, Alice Knoville. ^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ 172. ALICE, LATE THE WIFE OF JOHN DE KNOVILL. Writ to enquire as to the lands and heir of the said Alice, 28 January, 28 Edward III. GLOUCESTER AND THE ADJACENT MARCH OF WALES. Inq. taken at Magor, Monday after St. Valentine, 28 Edward III. Redwyk in Magor. A third part of the manor (extent given) held in dower of the inheritance of Michael, son of Amy, daughter and one of the heirs of the said John de Knovill, Thomas Achard, son of Cecily, daughter and another heir of the said John, and John Dun, son of Eleanor, daughter and another heir of the said John. The said manor is held of the king in chief by service of a tenth part of a knight’s fee. She held no more lands &c. in the bailiwick. She died on 10 July, 20 Edward III, and the aforesaid Michael died a minor in the month of May, 26 Edward III. Alice, daughter of the aforesaid Amy, and sister of Michael, married to William de Luscote, aged 19 years, is heir of Michael, and the said William and she have issue. John Dun is son and heir of Eleanor, and on 1 August last was 21 years of age. Thomas Achard is son and heir of Cecily, and on 28 December last was 16 years of age. C. Edw. III. File 127. (11.)

Acknowledgments

• Thanks to Ang Saxberg for starting this profile.