John Byron (died 1623)

For other people named John Byron, see John Byron (disambiguation).

Sir John Byron (c. 1562–1623) of Colwick and Newstead, Nottinghamshire, and Clayton, Lancashire, was a Member of Parliament for Nottinghamshire in 1597.

Sir John Byron
Born	c. 1562 Newstead, Nottinghamshire
Died	1623 (aged 61) Newstead, Nottinghamshire
Noble family	Byron
Spouse(s)	Margaret FitzWilliam
Issue	5 sons and 5 daughters
Father	John Byron
Mother	Alice Strelley

Byron was the son of Sir John Byron (died 1600) and his wife Alice Strelley. He married Margaret FitzWilliam, daughter of Sir William FitzWilliam of Gaynes Park. They had 5 sons and 5 daughters. Among his sons was another Sir John Byron, whose own sons, John and Richard became Barons Byron.

References

• G., R.C. "BYRON, John (d.1623), of Colwick and Newstead, Notts., Clayton, Lancs". History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 16 March 2015.