John Conyers, 3rd Baron Conyers facts for kids
John Conyers, 3rd Baron Conyers (born around 1524 – died June 13, 1557) was an important person in British history. He was a nobleman and worked in the military administration during his time.
John Conyers's Life and Work
John Conyers was born around 1524. His father was Christopher Conyers, who was the 2nd Baron Conyers.
In 1544, John Conyers was made a knight. This was a special honor given by the King. Later, in 1551, King Edward VI chose him to be the Warden of the Western March and the Governor of Carlisle. These were important jobs protecting the border areas. In 1553, Queen Mary I appointed him to similar roles: the Warden of the Eastern March and Governor of Berwick.
In June 1554, John Conyers sent news from Berwick-upon-Tweed. He reported that Mary of Guise, a powerful Scottish noblewoman, planned to visit the eastern border of Scotland. She wanted to hold special courts there. Because of this, Conyers made sure everything was ready in case there was an invasion.
His Family and Hornby Castle
John Conyers married Lady Maud Clifford. She was the daughter of the Earl of Cumberland. They had four daughters. Three of them became his co-heiresses, meaning they shared his inheritance.
- Elizabeth married Thomas Darcy.
- Katherine married John Atherton.
- Anne married Anthony Kempe.
- Margaret died without marrying.
When his father passed away in 1538, John Conyers became the Baron Conyers. He also inherited the family home, which was Hornby Castle, North Yorkshire. His wife then became known as Lady Conyers.
John Conyers did not have any sons. Because of this, when he died in 1557, the title of Baron Conyers "fell into abeyance." This means the title was put on hold because there was no direct male heir. Hornby Castle went to Conyers Darcy. He was the son of John's daughter Elizabeth, who was his only daughter to have children. The Baron Conyers title was later brought back by his grandson between 1641 and 1644.
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Hornby Castle around 1880. This was the family home of the Conyers family.
