Staffordshire, Broughton

Sir John Delves 1422-1471 of Doddington Hall who died after the battle of Tewkesbury and wife Ellen daughter of Ralph Egerton of Wrinehill b1420 - window taken from the demolished church of Wybunbury

Sherrif of Staffordshire, he was the son of John Delves d1429

Children

1. John m Elizabeth / Etheldreda daughter of William Babbington of Chilwell

2. Ralph 1442-dsp 1513 m Katherine

3. Richard Rector of Warrington 1445-1529.

4. Elizabeth m Sir John Aston of Tixall (their son John is at Leigh www.flickr.com/photos/52219527@N00/3748267737/ )

5 Henry b1451 m ......... had issue Henry Delves of Doddington 1559

6. Joan m (1st wife) Sir Nicholas Montgomery of Cubley, www.flickr.com/photos/52219527@N00/3765280212/

7. Margaret m Sir Thomas Boteler of Warrington

Sir John and Ellen were married after a dispensation was granted in 1439 . He was in high favour with Henry VI and enjoyed several lucrative posts under him. This he repaid by the most faithful adherence, raised forces in his support and fighting for him in the battle of Tewkesbury. After the battle John and others took refuge in the abbey on the Saturday. The furious Edward (Vl) pursued them and went with his drawn sword into the church; but was opposed by a resolute priest who lifting up the host denied him admittance obtaining a promise of pardon; Depending on the king's word they neglected making their escape and continued in the sanctuary until the Monday when Edward ordered that they be taken out and beheaded immediately.

Colour version = flic.kr/p/ddJ7pJ

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