Family/Spouse: Margaret SCALES. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. John HOWARD, III was born in 1358; died on 17 Nov 1437 in Jerusalem.

Notes:

His mother was a Plantagenent and these connections meant that her son, John was raised in the King's household. In 1335, he received the titles of knight-banneret and Admiral of the North Seas. The tradition of this family being Admiral and Captain of the King's navy for over 300 years started with John. He was also Sheriff of Norfolk, England in 1345 where most of his land holdings were located.

John married Alice DE BOYS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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He was a "Gentleman of the Bedchamber" for Edward I and he fought in Scotland under Edward II. He achieved the rank of Sheriff of Norfolk and Suffolk as well as Governor for Norwich.

John married Joan DE CORNWALL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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In 1277, he purchased land in East Winch, Norfolk, England. In 1298, he purchased a manor house and added to his land holdings throughout his lifetime. He was counsel to the Corporation of King's Lynn from 1285 onward. Both of his wives were named Alice and were of knightly houses. He had no children by his first wife. He achieved the title of Justice of Assize for the Northern Counties of England in 1293. He was summoned to the Parliament in his role as justice in 1295. In 1297, Edward I appointed him Chief Justice of the Common Please. He held this title when Edward II came into power. He was the first member of the Howard family to be knighted.

William married Alice FITTON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]