People: Brereton, John

Sex

Male

Parish

Tilston

Marital Status

Unknown

Occupation Status

Gentleman

Remarks

There were a number of Cheshire families with the surname ‘Brereton’ at this time, including one influential family who lived in Malpas, not far from Tilston. This family included the courtiers, Sir Randle Brereton and his sons, Urian and William. William had been executed by Henry VIII, accused of adultery with Anne Boleyn.

It is possible that John Brereton was a family connection of theirs.

Causes

EDC 5/1582/11 – defendant