John Washburn the Younger1

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     John was born in Worchestershire, England. He was the son of Sir Roger de Washburn and Margaret (?) John married Isabelle (?) in England. John, noted as the younger son of Sir Roger, succeeded to the estate as heir to his older brother of the same name. This custom of naming two sons the same was not uncommon down to the 17th century.

Child of John Washburn the Younger and Isabelle (?)

Citations

  1. [S864] James Davenport, The Washborurne Family of Little Washbourne & Wichenford in the County of Worchester, Chapter II The Family of Little Washbourne & Wickenford: page 8 - John Washborne, younger son of Sir Roger; m. Isabelle, had older brother John; son Peter m. Isolde Hanley, daughter of Thomas Hanley of Hanley-William;.