John Shareshull (abt. 1300 - 1374)

Biography

John was born about 1300. He is the son of Adam Shareshull and Katherine Unknown.

The following information contributed by Carol McDonald.

SHARESHULL JOHN, younger brother of William I Shareshull Born <1300 died 1374

[Calendar Close Rolls EIII] 10 April 1329 Walingford. Enrolment of deed of, JOHN DE SHARESHULL parson of the church of Tukkeleye, acknowledging himself to be bound to Thomas son of Roger de Sowers in 26s 8d, to be paid yearly until Thomas be provided with a suitable benefice by him or by WILLIAM DE SHARESHULL, HIS BROTHER. Dated at Walyngford, on Tuesday after Palm Sunday, 3 Edward I. Memorandum, that John came into chancery at Dorchester, on 18 April, and acknowledged the aforesaid deed.

Professor Putman records John's career as being the rector of the city of Exeter and prebend of the cathedral. He was also elected dean in 1366. He also served on many local commissions and was utilized by his brothers William and Adam in land transactions. She summarizes his career " after a career not comparable in distinction to that of the chief justice, but by no means unimportant in the ecclestical sphere."

Reference - "Sir William Shareshull, Chief Justice of the King's Bench 1350-1361. A Study of Judicial and Administrative Methods in the Reign of Edward III." By Bertha Haven Putman, published by Cambridge University Press 1950.

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