John Sutton I

• Preferred Name: John Sutton I^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]}
  
• Alternate Name: John De Sutton
  
• Gender: M
  
• FSID: LYH8-8GK
  
• http://familysearch.org/v1/TitleOfNobility: 1st Lord Dudley1327 with note: In right of his wife Margaret Somery
  
• Death: FEB 1338 in Dudley Castle, Dudley, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom at LATI: N2.5131 LONG: E2.0789
  
• Birth: ABT 1286 in Dudley, Worcestershire, England at LATI: N2.5096 LONG: E2.0898 with note: No United Kingdom until 1801
  
• http://familysearch.org/v1/TitleOfNobility: 1st Baron Dudley
  
• Notes:

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  John I de Sutton: Additional Information
  On 19 October 1325 by deed he made over the Castle and Manor of Dudley to Hugh le Despenser, extorted from him while in prison. This grant was cancelled in 1327 and the property restored to him.
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  === Held castle in right of his wife. In 13 ===
  Held castle in right of his wife. In 1322 it was ordered that Dudley Castle be delivered to Margaret de Somery and her husband with various lands "of late of the said John (de Somery) tenant in chief." These lands included the castle at 4L 6s 8d a year, the town of Dudley extended at 41L 6s 9d a year; and Pensnett Chase, extended at 64L 0s 10d. Sir John alienated the castle and manor of Dudley to Hugh le Despencer by deed 19 Oct 1325 but this grant extorted from him while in prison, was cancelled in 1327 on the accession of Edward III and his property restored.
  
  === Sir John de Sutton, eldest son of Sir Ri ===
  Sir John de Sutton, eldest son of Sir Richard de Sutton and Lady Isabella Patrick, had served as a knight under John de Somery, his wife's brother, who died without issue, leaving the lands and titles, and Dudley Castle to John de Sutton, in right of his wife. Sir John lated deeded the Manor of Dudley to Hugh le Despencer on 19 Oct 1325. However, because this deed was forced from him while in prison, in 1327 King Edward III cancelled the deed and the property was restored to the Sutton Dudleys.
  
  === Dates conflict. Lord of Dudley Castle, ===
  Dates conflict. Lord of Dudley Castle, Staffordshire, England. Todmar.net says he was Lord of the castle from 1326 and died about 1359. Sources sited in this geneology are from RootsWeb. Horrocks. Todmar states he was engaged in wars in Scotland from 1316-1320. He was accused fo complicity in the rebellion of Thomas Earl of Lancaster against the king, and was extorted to give up all his right and interest in the castle and town of Dudley to Hugh le Despencer. In addition he gave up the manors of Sedgley, Swinford, and Rowley-Somery, as well as other lands, not obtaining restitution until Edward III became king. He was knighted in 1326, according to Todmar.
  
  === First Baron of Dudley, knighted 1326, ===
  First Baron of Dudley, knighted 1326,
  
  === !Brown book 5, P C 203. Lord of Dudley C ===
  !Brown book 5, P C 203. Lord of Dudley Castle. !Brown book 5, P C 588. Lord of Dudly Castle. Called "The Beloved Son", was knighted 1326. !Old Cokayne's Peerage VII: p190-1. LV p479. X p320. The Dudley Ped. by Dean Dudley.
  
  === My PAF Notes ===
  from thepeerage.com, 7/2009:
  Sir John de Sutton
  M, #2842, b. between 1282 and 1307
  Sir John de Sutton|b. bt 1282 - 1307|p285.htm#i2842|Richard de Sutton|b. 29 Sep 1266|p285.htm#i2845|Isabel Patrick||p987.htm#i9867|||||||||||||
  Last Edited=10 Jan 2003
  Sir John de Sutton was born between 1282 and 1307. He was the son of Richard de Sutton and Isabel Patrick .
  Sir John de Sutton lived at Dudley Castle, Staffordshire, England .
  Children of Sir John de Sutton and Margaret de Somery
  John de Sutton + d. 23 Nov 1359
  Margaret de Sutton b. c 1320
  
  === Lord of Dudley in right of his wife in 1 ===
  Lord of Dudley in right of his wife in 1326. Was dead by 1338. Sir John was the first Baron of Dudley of the Suttons. He assisted Thomas, Earl of Lancaster against the ministers of Edward II and to save his life, had to convey all right and title in the castle and manor of Dudley and otherlarge estates to Hugh le Despenser, minister of Edward II but in the first year of Edward III (1325) they were restored.
  
  === Sir John Sutton, Knight, married Margar ===
  Sir John Sutton, Knight, married Margaret de Someri and i n her right was Lord Dudley. She was daughter of Roger de S omeri and sister and co-heir of John de Someri. It was thro ugh her the Suttons acquired the Castle of Dudley and consi derable estates, including the Manor of Seggesley Chase o f Pennalt, the manor of New Synford-Regis, County Stafford , as also the town of Dudley. He took the arms of de Someri : Or two lions passant in pale azure. These being the origi nal arms of Fitz-Ansculph. whose daughter, Beatrix, marrie d Fulke Paganel. A grant was extorted from Sir John Sutto n by which he passed away by deed, bearing date at Westmins ter 19th of Oct., 19 of Edward II, all his right and titl e to the castle and manor of Dudley to Hugh le de Spenser , but this grant thus made being extorted from him when i n prison, and in fear of his being put to death. it was can celled upon accession of Edward III and the property restor ed.
  
  === Dudley Estates ===
  With the death of John de Somery in 1322 the extensive estates of the Barony of Dudley entered into a period of confusion and disputed ownership. Only in 1327, did John de Sutton, after imprisonment in the Tower of London and the extraction of a forced disclaimer to the property, eventually inherit the family estates of his wife Margaret de Somery.

1. Katherine Sutton, b. ABT 1306 in Dudley, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom     d. 20 JUN 1356 in Walsall, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom

1. Title: Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, 1000-Current
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2. Title: Inquisitions Post Mortem (IPMs) for John de Somery
   Author: J E E S Sharp and A E Stamp, 'Inquisitions Post Mortem, Edward II, File 77', in Calendar of Inquisitions Post Mortem: Volume 6, Edward II (London, 1910), pp. 252-263. British History Online http://www.british-history.ac.uk/inquis-post-mortem/vol6/pp252-263 [accessed 25 January 2020].
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   Note: 428. JOHN DE SOMERY. Writ, 24 August, 16 Edward II [1322]. NOTTINGHAM. Inq. 8 November, 16 Edward II. Warsop and Ekering. The manors, excepting the advowsons of the churches, held for life of John de Sutton by his demise and with reversion to him and his heirs, service unspecified. Ekering. 10 marks rent from tenants of John de Stirchesle, held of the said John de Stirchesle with condition that if the said John de Stirchesle, or his heirs shall pay 40 marks within four years from the feast of the Translation of St. Thomas the Martyr last, the said rents shall revert to him and his heirs, but if not, they shall remain to the said John de Somery and his heirs. His sisters, Margaret the wife of John de Sutton, aged 30, and Joan late the wife of Thomas Botetourte [alias de Buttetourt], aged 29, are his [next] heirs. WARWICK. Inq. 8 September, 16 Edward II. Bordisleye [alias Bordeshal]. The hamlet, a member of Duddeleye (extent given), with the view of frankpledge of Aston, held of the king in chief as part of the barony of Duddeleye, service unspecified. Heirs as above, Margaret aged 32 at the feast of Easter last, and Joan, aged 30 at the feast of St. John the Baptist last. WARWICK. Inq. 25 September, 16 Edward II. Dunchirche. The manor (extent given), held for life only, of the inheritance of John Dunheved, of the honour of Richard’s Castle by service of 1/4 knight’s fee. Heirs as last above. STAFFORD. Inq. Sunday before SS. Simon and Jude, 16 Edward II. Duddele. The castle, with a water-mill, a fish pond, and a park called ‘le Holde Park.’ Seggesle. The manor (extent given), including a park called Eltyngeshal Park, a wood called Bagerugg, parts of the chace of Pensned, and rents in Bereleye. All held of the king in chief by barony and service of 2 1/2 knights’ fees. Swyneford [alias New Swyneford]. The manor (extent given), held of the king in chief, as of his ancient demesnes, at fee farm and by service of rendering 10l. at the king’s exchequer by the hands of the sheriff. Clent. The township held at fee farm of the king in chief and by service of rendering 100s. at the king’s exchequer by the hands of the sheriff. Rouleye Somery. A plot of meadow and pasture called Bradenhurst and Dassheformeslond (?), and 33s. 6d. rent, &c. held as a member of the castle of Duddele. Prestwod within the forest of Kynefare. A capital messuage, 1/2 carucate of land, a meadow, and 7s. 2d. rent, held of the king in chief by service of keeping the Hay of Asshewod. Bobynton. The manor (extent given), with a wood called ‘le Hay,’ held of the baron of Stafford by service of a knight’s fee; but Sarra late the wife of John son of Philip holds two water-mills and rents &c. there for life, without rendering anything. Honesworth. The manor, a member of Duddele (extent given), held of the king in chief. Mere. The manor (extent given), held of the king in chief at fee farm by service of rendering 10l. at the king’s exchequer by the hands of the sheriff. Blakeleye. Certain lands &c. held by the demise of the abbot of Hales Owayn for life, service unspecified. Great Barre. 10l. rent held for life by the demise of Robert de Stepelton, service unspecified. Heirs as last above. BERKS, SURREY AND SOUTHAMPTON. Inq. 18 September, 16 Edward II. BERKS. Bradefeld. The manor, a member of the barony of Seggele (extent given), held of the king in chief by service of a knight’s fee. SURREY. Abbyngworth. The manor was held of John de Somery by Roger de Jargonvyle by service of a knight’s fee, and suit at the court of the manor of Bradefeld. BERKS. Ingepenne. A third part of the manor held by Margaret, lady of Ingepenne, by service of 1/2 knight’s fee. SURREY. Middelton. The manor held by the prioress of Kyleburn by service of 1/2 knight’s fee and suit of court at the manor of Bradefeld. BERKS. Engelfeld. The manor, held by Philip Engelfeld by service of a knight’s fee, and the like suit. Hodecot. The manor and a moiety of the manor of Ildesley [alias Hildesley], held by Alice late the wife of Walter de la Povlle by service of a knight’s fee, and the like suit. Compton [alias Cumton] by the Whytehorse. The manor held by Peter de Eketon by service of a knight’s fee. Yatvngden. The manor held by John de Beych by service of a knight’s fee, and the like suit, and it is now in the king’s hand. Stanford. Two parts of the manor, held by Reginald son of Herbert by service of two parts of a knight’s fee, and the like suit; and a third part of the manor, held by Robert Punchard by service of a third part of a knight’s fee, and the like suit. Ofton. The manor held by William de Ofton by service of 1/2 knight’s fee. SOUTHAMPTON. Candevere. Two carucates of land, held by William de Horwode rendering 50s. 5a. yearly. [BERKS. Bradefeld (?).] The advowson of the church in the said manor. BERKS. Soleham. The manor (extent given), held by the said John de Somery of the honour of Wallyngford by service of 1/4 knight’s fee. Bastelden [alias Bastendon], 6l. rents of assise of free tenants, and a wind-mill, service unspecified. He died on 1 August in the year abovesaid. Heirs as above, Margaret aged 30, and Joan aged 28. WORCESTER. Inq. 5 September, 16 Edward II. (defaced.) Duddeleye, Wleye [alias Weleye] in Northfelde, and Cradeleye (extents given), including pasture in Penesneth, and the chace of Pensned, held of the king in chief by service of 1/2 knight’s fee. Old Swyneford. The manor (extent given), acquired by the said John to himself and his heirs, and held of himself in chief by service of suit of court and wardship and relief when they shall happen. Extent or summary of the above manors &c. in cos. Stafford, Worcester, Warwick and Berks, and of the manor of Neuport Paynel in co. Buckingham. Writ of certiorari de foedis &c., 18 August, 16 Edward II. WORCESTER, &c. Inq. 20 December, 16 Edward II. WORCESTER. Old Swyneford. The advowson of the church. Haggele. A knight’s fee held by Edmund de Haggele. Pebmore. 1/2 knight’s fee held by William de Symplingford [alias Sarah de Pebmore]. Fraunkele. 1/2 knight’s fee, held by Adam de Hervynton. Chirchehull. 1/4 knight’s fee held by the prior of Duddele. Belne Broun [alias Belnebrocton]. A knight’s fee, held by Thomas [alias Guy] de Bello Campo, earl of Warwick. Selleye. 1/23 knight’s fee held by Geoffrey de Selleye. Northfeld. 1/4 knight’s fee held by John de Midelton. NORTHAMPTON. Bernak. A knight’s fee held by the said Geoffrey de Selleye. WARWICK. Inq. 10 December, 16 Edward II. Birmingham. A knight’s fee held by William de Birmingham. Egbaston. 1/2 knight’s fee held by the said William. Kyngeston. A knight’s fee held by the said William. Saltheleye [alias Salteleye]. 1/5 knight’s fee held by John Gobaud. Le Nechel [alias Necheles]. 1/32 knight’s fee held by William de Castello. Castel Bromwich. 1/5 knight’s fee held by Anselm (Ancell’) de Bromwich. Bromwich. 1/8 and 1/32 knight’s fee held by Henry son of Robert; 1/32 knight’s fee held by Thomas de Castello; and 1/32 knight’s fee held by Walter de Cloteshale [alias de Clodsale]. Little Bromwich. 1/10 knight’s fee held by John de Bradewell [alias de Bradeswell]. Erdinton. A knight’s fee held by Henry de Erdinton, Roger Hillary [alias Illory] and Richard de Pipe. Dodeston. 1/32 knight’s fee held by Roger de Eylesbury [alias de Aillesbury]. Wytton. 1/8 knight’s fee held by John de Dixel[e]. Aston and Dodeston. 1/10 knight’s fee held by Henry de Erdinton. BUCKINGHAM &c. Inq. 17 September, 16 Edward II. BUCKINGHAM. Tyringham [alias Teryngham], Filgrave and Astwode. A knight’s fee held by Roger de Tyringham. Emberton. A knight’s fee held by Thomas de Furneus. Chechelegh [alias Chucheleye]. A knight’s fee held by William Mordaunt. Ekeneye. 1/4 knight’s fee held by Robert de Ekeneye. Astwode. 1/2 knight’s fee held by Robert de la Rokele. Little Craule [alias Croule], 1/4 knight’s fee held by John de Pateshull. Mersh Gibewyne. 1/2 knight’s fee held by William de Bledelou. Hoggeston and Dorton. Four knights’ fees held by William de Birmingham. Oving and Merston [alias Marskton]. Two knights’ fees held by William de Penros. Eselberwe. 1/2 knight’s fee held by Nicholas de Cantelupo. Stoke Dytton, and Cheselhampton. Two knights’ fees held by Robert Pogeys [alias de Pogeys]. Wlton [alias Wolston] and Neuport. 1/4 knight’s fee held by Richard de Tours. Caldecote. 1/4 knight’s fee held by Nicholas de Evre [alias de Ever]. RUTLAND. Tolthorp [alias Tholthorp]. A knight’s fee held by Nicholas de Burton. HUNTINGDON. Wyrseleye [alias Wersleye]. A knight’s fee held by Richard Engayne. BUCKINGHAM. Tykeford. The priory is of the foundation of the said John’s ancestors, but it is worth nothing because the prior is dative. BERKS [AND SURREY]. Extent, 20 September, 16 Edward II. [SURREY.] Abbingworthe. A knight’s fee held by Roger Jargonvill. BERKS. Ingepenne. 1/2 knight’s fee held by Margaret de Ingepenne. SURREY. Midulton. 1/2 knight’s fee held by the prioress of Kilbourn. BERKS. Engelfeld. A knight’s fee held by Philip de Engelfeld. Hoddecote and Ildesle [alias Hildesle]. A knight’s fee held by Alice, late the wife of Walter [alias William] de la Poyle. Compton [alias Cumton] by ‘le Whytehors.’ A knight’s fee held by Peter de Eketon. Yatyndene manor. A knight’s fee, held by John de Beche, and it is now in the king’s hand. Stanford. Two parts of a knight’s fee held by Reginald son of Herbert; and a third part of a knight’s fee held by Robert Punchard [alias Ponchard]. Ofton. 1/2 knight’s fee held by William de Ofton. Bradefeld. The advowson of the church. STAFFORD. Inq. 6 December, 16 Edward II. Evenefeld. A knight’s fee held by William de Byrmyngham. Morf. 1/2 knight’s fee held by the said William. Overepenne, Rushale and Bisshebury. 1 1/2 knights’ fee held by the same. Little Barra [alias Barre], 1/2 knight’s fee held by the same. Pyrie. A knight’s fee held by the same. Amelcote. 1/2 knight’s fee held by the same. Wouere. 1/3 knight’s fee held by William de Wouere.
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3. Title: North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000
   Author: Book Title: The Dudley genealogies and family records
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4. Title: Sir John de Sutton KT
   Author: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Sutton-131
   Publication: Name: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Sutton-131;
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5. Title: Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, (Edition 1, Volume 3)
   Author: Internet Archive
   Publication: Name: https://archive.org/details/completepeerage03cokahrish/page/n181;
   Note: Section beginning on page 180-182 Dudley or Sutton de Dudley Baron by Writ. I 1342 John Sutton of Dudley Castle, co. Stafford s. and h. of John de Sutton, also of Dudley Castle, in right of his wife Margaret, da. of Roger de Somery, of the same (which Margaret was the eldest of the two sisters and coheirs of John, Lord Somery [1308-21] also of Dudley Castle afsd.) was b. probably about 1310 his mother being aged 32 in 1321) ; suc. his father (who had been restored to the Dudley estate in 1327 which two years before had been aliened to the Despencer family) some date after 1329, and was sum. to Parl. as a Baron (LORD DUDLEY or SUTTON DE DUDLEY) by writ. 25 Feb. (1341/2), 16 Ed III. Directed "Johanni de Sutton de Duddely" which writ tho' he lived 17 years afterwards, was never repeated. He m. before 1329, Isabella, da. of John (de Cherleton), Loud Cherleton feudal Lord of Powis, by Hawyse, sister and h. of Griffin AP Owen styled De La Pole also feudal Lord of Powis. He d. 23 Nov. 1359. Inq. post mortem 10 and 14 Jany. 1359/60, and 10 May 1360. His widow m. before 1360 Sir Richard Dudley, who, by the courtesy of England, styled himself (1360) "Seigneur de Dudley" and who was living 1377. She d. at an advanced age 10 April 1397, having outlived both her son and grandson. Inq. post mortem 6, 14, and 24 Feb. 1400/1.
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6. Title: Millennium File
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7. Title: Book - ancestral Roots of Certain American Colonists who Came to Amercia