Born about 1515, John Farnham was the eldest son of William Farnham of Nether Hall in Leicestershire, [1] and his wife, Dorothy Neville. [2]
He succeeded to his father's estates in May 1548. His mother had a life interest in Nether Hall and John sold the reversion thereof to his younger brother, Thomas. [2]
John married Dorothy Walwyn, daughter of Richard Walwyn of Much Marcle in Herefordshire, [2] and his wife, Dorothy Lacon. They were parents of an only child, their daughter, Dorothy. [2]
He was returned to Parliament in 1571 as member for Steyning. [3]
John wrote his will in December 1585 and died sometime before the 22nd of May 1587 when it was proved. [2]
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