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Fortescue, John, fl. 1638 (landowner)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: fl. 1638

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

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John Fortescue of 'Spirelston' [Spiddlestone], Devon: exemplification of arms, and pedigree, extracted from the visitation of Devon, May 1638.

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.3301
Scope and Contents

Attested by Thomas Thompson, Lancaster Herald, and by Edward Walker, Chester Herald. According to the contemporary endorsement it was drawn up 'to determine a controversie in the Court of Honour'. Damaged by damp.

Dates: May 1638
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