John Quarles 
John was born in 1563. John's father was Henry Billingsley and his mother was Elizabeth Bourne. His paternal grandparents were William Billingsley and Elizabeth Harding; his maternal grandfather was Henry Bourne. He had two brothers and a sister, named Ralphe, Edward and Judith. He had a half-sister named Elizabeth. He died in St. Katherine London, Middlesex, England.General Notes
John was born in 1563 and married Elizabeth Billingsley, daughter of the Lord Mayor of London in 1590 (1). He became very wealthy and 15 Feb 1577 registered his coat of arms (1). He was member of the Virginia company in 1609 (1). In June 1601 he was said to be overseas (1).
Sources:
(1). History of the Ancestors and Descendants of William Quarles of St Margeret’s Parish, Caroline County Virginia; Quarles, Garland R, Winchester VA 1980 (Book 929.273 Q26q)
John and Elizabeth were married in a religious ceremony on December 7th, 1567 in London, Middlesex, England. They had three sons named John, Richard and James.
Family Notes
CHAN17 May 2004
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