John Churchill (lawyer)
Sir John Churchill (1585–1673) was an English lawyer and politician of the 17th century. His practice enjoyed great success during the 1630s and he was a member of the Middle Temple and Deputy Registrar of Chancery.[1] He bought an estate at Newton Montacute near Sherborne in Dorset. During the English Civil War he supported Charles I and his son Sir Winston served as a Cavalier in the King's army while John, too old for military service, served Charles in a civil capacity. However following the Battle of Naseby he withdrew his support for the King, sometime before the final Siege of Oxford. Nonetheless the victorious Parliamentarians imposed fines of £840 on him, but he was permitted to keep his property.[2]
John Churchill | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1585 |
| Died | 1673 (aged 87–88) |
| Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
| Title | Sir |
| Spouse(s) | Sarah Winston |
| Children | Sir Winston Churchill |
| Parent(s) | Jasper Churchill Elizabeth Chaplet |
| Relatives | Jasper Churchill Jr. (younger brother) |
Family
John Churchill was the son of Jasper Churchill and Elizabeth Chaplet. He had a younger brother also named Jasper.[3] In 1618 he married Sarah Winston, the daughter of Sir Henry Winston of Gloucestershire.[4] He was the father of Sir Winston Churchill and the grandfather of John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough.
References
- Holmes p.39
- Holmes p.39-40
- Holmes p.XVII
- Holmes p.40
Bibliography
- Holmes, Richard. Marlborough: England's Fragile Genius. Harper Press, 2008.