John Wolstenholme (abt. 1596 - bef. 1670)

Born about 1596 in England

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Died before 15 Jul 1670 before about age 74 in England

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Biography

John was born about 1596, the son of Sir John Wolstenholme and Catherine Fanshaw. He married Anne Dallison of Laughton, Lincolnshire, and they had nine sons and three daughters. John served as a Member of Parliament representing West Looe in 1625 and 1626 and Queenborough in 1640. He was knighted in 1633 and created a baronet by Charles II in 1664.

Sources

• Burke, J., & Burke, B. (1844). A genealogical and heraldic history of the extinct and dormant baronetcies of England, Ireland and Scotland. London: J.R. Smith, pp 578-579.
• Wikipedia: Sir John Wolstenholme, 1st Baronet.
• History of Parliament Online: John Wolstenholme.
• Fanshawe, A. (1907). The memoirs of Anne, Lady Fanshawe. Place of publication not identified: Publisher not identified, pp 331-332.