John was born about 1510 in Hereforshire, England, the son of James de Baskerville and Elizabeth Breynton.
He died on 23 SEP 1577 in Eardisley, Herefordshire, England.
His wife was Elizabeth Hergast. They were married, but the date and place have not been found. Their three known children were Thomas (c1530-?), Humphrey (c1533-c1587) and Alys (c1535-?).
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| Death | 23 SEP 1577 |
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Note 1
!Source: WikiTree John Baskerville Esq https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Baskerville-459
Born about 1510 [uncertain] in Herefordshire, England [uncertain]
Died 23 Sep 1577 at about age 67 in Eardisley, Herefordshire, England
Biography
John Baskerville Esq. of Chanstone, Vowchurch, Herefordshire
John Baskerville was the second of the five sons of Sir James Baskerville and Elizabeth Breynton. His brothers were James Baskerville , Sir Thomas Baskerville , Walter Baskerville and Humphrey Baskerville .[1][2][3]
John was noted in the will of his father, the will made on 04 Jan 35 Henry VIII [04 Jan 1543/1544] and proved on 09 Dec 1546.[4]
Marriage
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He married Elizabeth, daughter of Richard Hargest of Chanstone Court, Vowchurch. He had two sons and 1 daughter.[1][2][3]
In the Bodenham Pedigree in the Visitation of Herefordshire it was recorded that John Baskerville of Erdisley married Elizabeth, daughter of Roger Hergast and grandaughter of Richard Hergast.[5]
Children
In the Baskerville Pedigree in the Visitation of Herefordshire[1] it was recorded that John, 2nd son of Sir James Baskerville and Elizabeth Breynton, married Elizabeth Hergist and their children were listed as:
Thomas Baskerville
Humfrey Baskerville
Alys Baskerville
Career
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High Sheriff of Herefordshire in 3 Philip and Mary and 12 Elizabeth.[2]
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He is presumed to have been the John Baskerville of 'Chenton' recorded in the will of Thomas Baskerville of Pontrilas, Herefordshire, the will dated 19 Aug 1550 and proved 28 Aug 1551.[6]
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In 1555 John Baskerville of 'Chenstone', Esq. was recorded in the will of Stephen ap Harry Esq. of Morehampton, Herefordshire.[7]
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John's elder brother died in 1572 without a lawful heir, leaving John to inherit the family estate at Eardisley, Herefordshire.[8]
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In the will of his elder brother Sir James Baskerville, the will made on 18 Aug 1572 and proved on 10 Feb 1573/1574 he was bequeathed the Manors of Erdesley and Irdisley, Staundon upon Wye, Kilkinton, Over Letton and Orcoppe, and the residue of the Testator's other manors in the counties of Radnor and Hereford, other than those bequeathed to his brother Walter Baskervile.[9]
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06 May 1574: Dame Katherine, widow of Sir James Baskervyle of Eardisley Heref v. John Baskervyle, esq, Sir James' brother. Plaintiff's right to life interest in the manor of Eardisley , Heref as jointure.[10]
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John was an Overseer of the will of his younger brother Walter Baskervile Esq. of Staunton upon Wye the will made on 20 Jul 1575 and proved on 08 Nov 1575.[11]
Death
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"On his elder brother’s death he took up residence at Eardisley, and it was there that he died on 23 Sept. 1577; no will has been found, but his heir was his son Humphrey, then aged 44".[3]