John Rolleston1

M, d. 28 July 1485
FatherAlured Rolleston
     John was born in Rolleston, Staffordshire, England.2 John married Margaret Agard, daughter of John Agard. John departed this life on Tuesday, 28 July 1485 in Rolleston, Staffordshire, England. He was laid to rest in the chancel of the church of Rolleston, Derbyshire, England, along side his wife They are both entombed here with an inscription in Latin which is translated as follows: "Here lies John Rolleston, armiger son of Alured Rolleston of Rolleston and Margaret his wife, the only daughter of John Agard de Foston; which John died on the 28th day of July A. D. 1485, and Margaret his wife, died the same day and month of A. D. 1500, whose spirit will receive communion from the Holy Trinity." In the description of the plate by the tomb there is mentioned that at the feet of the couple are two sons and a daughter.3

Family

Margaret Agard d. 28 Jul 1500

Citations

  1. [S103] Clarence E. Pearsall, History of the Pearsall Family, page 849.
  2. [S103] Clarence E. Pearsall, History of the Pearsall Family, Volume II: Chapter 25, Section 2, page3 852.
  3. [S103] Clarence E. Pearsall, History of the Pearsall Family, Voume II, Chapter 25, Section 2, page 852.