• General Notes

  After 1256 was seneschal of Kersal Cell near Manchester (founded during reign of King John 1199-1206; Kersal Cell was an order of Cluniac Benedictines; after dissolution by Henry VIII, in 1541 it was acquired by the Byroms of Salford & when that branch became extinct in 1684, it became the residence of Edward Byrom of Manchester). Commanded, with others, on Jan. 14, 1279/80, by Edward I, to meet him at Carlisle with horses, arms & all men who owed him service, on "midsummer day then next following," to march against the Scots. Later by royal command he accompanied Edward in his expedition into France & later still fought against the Scots a 2nd time. In the 19th year of reign of Edward I, he was appointed governor of Dover Castle in 1290, & in 1296 Governor of York. By his marriage he came into possession of the lands of Bostworth, Gleggs, Carthside, Akedon, Holinworth & Halcht. As a Knight & Baron, was an army officer & Justice in Lancashire in 1307.

Details of John's family with Joan Thies Teutonick