The Digital Ark: Early Modern Collections of Curiosities in England and Scotland, 1580-1700
John Dawnay, Sir (1534 - 1598)
Politician and civil servant. Served in various offices, including as Sheriff, Justice of the Peace, and member of parliament for Thirsk. Other biography: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_John_Dawnay_(of_Sessay) Other Links: https://www.geni.com/people/Sir-John-Dawnay-Kt-MP/6000000006444668229Notes: Possibly the same Sir John Dawnay https://www.british-history.ac.uk/vch/yorks/north/vol1/pp446-449
Notes: Mentions a Sir John Dawnay of Sessay who died in 1598 Relevant locations: Lived at or near Sessay
Relationships: John Dawnay was a father-in-law of Ralph Eure (24 Sep 1558-1 Apr 1617)
References in Documents:
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John Dawnay