John Trelawny (died 1568) facts for kids
John Trelawny (sometimes spelled Trelawney) was an important English landowner from Cornwall. He lived in a place called Pool in Menheniot. John Trelawny was born into a very powerful and well-known family in Cornwall. He passed away on October 14, 1568.
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Who Was John Trelawny?
John Trelawny was the son of another important man also named John Trelawny. His family was one of the most important in Cornwall during the 1500s. They owned a lot of land and had a lot of influence.
John Trelawny's Public Roles
John Trelawny held important jobs in his community. He was chosen to be the High Sheriff of Cornwall twice. He served in this role in 1561 and again in 1567. The High Sheriff was like a chief law enforcement officer for the county.
He was also a Deputy Lieutenant. This role meant he helped the main Lieutenant of the county. The Lieutenant was the monarch's (king or queen's) representative in the county. John Trelawny was offered the chance to become a knight, but he chose not to. Instead, he paid a fee of £6.
John Trelawny's Family Life
John Trelawny was married to a woman named Anne Reskymer. After he died in 1568, his family continued to be important.
His Children and Legacy
John and Anne had a son, also named John. This son was very young when his father died and only lived for a few more months. However, John Trelawny had another son named Jonathan. Jonathan was born after his father's death in 1568. He later became known as Sir Jonathan Trelawny.
After John Trelawny passed away, his wife Anne remarried. She married a man named William Mohun.
