bv. estimated 1496-1524 -- Helmingham, England
John died 19 Mar 1557, Helmingham, Suffolk, England. John's Will, dated 4 Sept 1557 and proved 19 Mar 1557-8, mentions wife Margaret, eldest son William Bacon, son Michael Bacon to whom was given lands in Winston, sons Thomas and Richard, both under 21, daughters Barbara and Rose, both under 21, and youngest son, William Bacon who was to have the reversion of a meadow in Ashe Barkinge after the death of wife Margaret. John was called "of Helmingham."