John de La Warre, Sheriff of Herefordshire

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Sir John la Warre (1) M, #244911

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Sir John la Warre is the son of Jordan la Warre and Emma (?).1 He married Olimpia de Fokington, daughter of Sir Hugh de Fokington, on 20 January 1242/43.1

Sir John la Warre lived at Brislington, Somerset, England.1 He lived at Wickwar, Gloucestershire, England. (1) He held the office of Sheriff of Herefordshire circa 1275.1

• Child of Sir John la Warre and Olimpia de Fokington

1. Sir Roger la Warre, 1st Lord la Warre+1 d. 20 Jun 1320

Citations (1).[S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 1, page 1074. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.

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http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cousin/html/p402.htm John la Warre, Sheriff of Herefordshire d. circa 1277 John la Warre, Sheriff of Herefordshire|d. c Father Jordan la Warre, Lord of Bristolton1 d. 1231 Mother Emma (?)

    John la Warre, Sheriff of Herefordshire was the son of Jordan la Warre, Lord of Bristolton and Emma (?).1 John la Warre, Sheriff of Herefordshire married Olimpia de Fokinton, daughter of Hugh de Fokinton and Margaret (?), before 20 January 1242/43.2 Sheriff at 3 Edward I, Herefordshire, England, in 1274/75.1 John la Warre, Sheriff of Herefordshire died circa 1277. Family 	Olimpia de Fokinton Child	

* Roger, 1st Lord La Warre+ d. b 26 Jun 13201

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http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cousin/html/p402.htm John la Warre, Sheriff of Herefordshire d. circa 1277 John la Warre, Sheriff of Herefordshire|d. c Father Jordan la Warre, Lord of Bristolton1 d. 1231 Mother Emma (?)

    John la Warre, Sheriff of Herefordshire was the son of Jordan la Warre, Lord of Bristolton and Emma (?).1 John la Warre, Sheriff of Herefordshire married Olimpia de Fokinton, daughter of Hugh de Fokinton and Margaret (?), before 20 January 1242/43.2 Sheriff at 3 Edward I, Herefordshire, England, in 1274/75.1 John la Warre, Sheriff of Herefordshire died circa 1277. Family 	Olimpia de Fokinton Child	

* Roger, 1st Lord La Warre+ d. b 26 Jun 13201

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http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cousin/html/p402.htm John la Warre, Sheriff of Herefordshire d. circa 1277 Father Jordan la Warre, Lord of Bristolton d. 1231 Mother Emma (?)

John la Warre, Sheriff of Herefordshire was the son of Jordan la Warre, Lord of Bristolton and Emma (?). He married Olimpia de Fokinton, daughter of Hugh de Fokinton and Margaret (?), before 20 January 1242/43. Sheriff at 3 Edward I, Herefordshire, England, in 1274/75. He died circa 1277. Children 1- Roger, 1st Lord La Warre. b 26 Jun 13201

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John was knighted by King Henry III and was considered "a strong and courageous knight." During the reign of Edward I, John was given the title of Sheriff of Herefordshire and was granted considerable lands in southern midland and western counties of England for this service.