Biography of John Wynn 1st Baronet 1553-1627

Paternal Family Tree: Wynn of Gwydir

In 1551 [his father] Maurice Wynn (age 31) and [his mother] Sian Bulkeley were married. They had three sons and five daughters.

In 1553 John Wynn 1st Baronet was born to Maurice Wynn (age 33) and Sian Bulkeley.

In or before 1570 [his father] Maurice Wynn (age 50) and [his step-mother] Anne Greville were married.

In 1570 John Wynn 1st Baronet (age 17) commenced his education at All Souls College, Oxford University being awarded BA in 1578.

In or before Jan 1573 [his father] Maurice Wynn (age 53) and Jane Velville were married. She a granddaughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland.

before Feb 1573 [his father] Maurice Wynn (age 53) and [his step-mother] Katheryn of Berain were married. She a great granddaughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland.

On 18 Aug 1580 [his father] Maurice Wynn (age 60) died. John Wynn 1st Baronet (age 27) inherited Gwydir Castle.

In 1588 [his son] Richard Wynn 2nd Baronet was born to John Wynn 1st Baronet (age 35) and [his future wife] Sidney Gerard.

In 1592 [his son] Owen Wynn 3rd Baronet was born to John Wynn 1st Baronet (age 39) and [his future wife] Sidney Gerard.

Around 1600 [his son] William Wynn was born to John Wynn 1st Baronet (age 47) and [his future wife] Sidney Gerard.

Around 1602 [his son] Henry Wynn of Rhiwgoch in Merionethshire was born to John Wynn 1st Baronet (age 49) and [his future wife] Sidney Gerard.

1611 Jun Creation of Baronets

On 29 Jun 1611 another tranche of Baronets were created by King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland (age 45) ...

Robert Cholmondeley 1st Earl Leinster (age 27) was created 1st Baronet Cholmondley of Cholmondeley. Catherine Stanhope Countess Leinster by marriage Lady Cholmondley of Cholmondeley.

Anthony Cope 1st Baronet (age 63) was created 1st Baronet Cope of Hanwell in Oxfordshire. Anne Paston Lady Hanwell (age 58) by marriage Lady Cope of Hanwell in Oxfordshire.

William Constable 1st Baronet (age 31) was created 1st Baronet Constable of Flamborough in Yorkshire.

Robert Bruce Cotton 1st Baronet (age 40) was created 1st Baronet Cotton of Conington in Huntingdonshire.

Edward Hales 1st Baronet (age 35) was created 1st Baronet Hales of Woodchurch and Tunstall.

James Harrington 1st Baronet (age 69) was created 1st Baronet Harington of Ridlington in Rutlandshire.

Edward Hussey 1st Baronet (age 25) was created 1st Baronet Hussey of Honington in Lincolnshire.

William Kniveton 1st Baronet (age 51) was created 1st Baronet Kniveton of Mercaston in Derbyshire.

Henry Lee 1st Baronet (age 40) was created 1st Baronet Lee of Quarrendon in Buckinghamshire.

Thomas Mildmay 1st Baronet (age 38) was created 1st Baronet Mildmay of Moulsham.

John Molyneux 1st Baronet (age 30) was created 1st Baronet Molyneux of Teversall in Nottinghamshire.

Richard Molyneux 1st Baronet (age 51) was created 1st Baronet Molyneux of Sefton. Frances Gerard Lady Molyneux (age 42) by marriage Lady Molyneux of Sefton.

Estrange Mordaunt 1st Baronet (age 39) was created 1st Baronet Mordaunt of Massingham Parva.

Richard Musgrave 1st Baronet (age 26) was created 1st Baronet Musgrave of Hartley Castle in Westmoreland.

John Savage 1st Baronet (age 61) was created 1st Baronet Savage of Rocksavage in Cheshire.

Henry Savile 1st Baronet (age 32) was created 1st Baronet Savile of Methley.

William Sedley 1st Baronet (age 53) was created 1st Baronet Sedley of Ailesford in Kent.

Edward Seymour 1st Baronet (age 48) was created 1st Baronet Seymour of Berry Pomeroy. Elizabeth Champernowne Baroness Seymour by marriage Lady Seymour of Berry Pomeroy.

George St Paul 1st Baronet (age 49) was created 1st Baronet St Paul in Snarford in Lincolnshire. Frances Wray Countess Warwick by marriage Lady St Paul in Snarford in Lincolnshire.

John Tufton 1st Baronet (age 67) was created 1st Baronet Tufton of Hothfield. Christian Browne Lady Tufton by marriage Lady Tufton of Hothfield.

William Twysden 1st Baronet (age 45) was created 1st Baronet Twysden of Roydon in Kent. Anne Finch Lady Twysden (age 37) by marriage Lady Twysden of Roydon in Kent.

John Wentworth 1st Baronet (age 28) was created 1st Baronet Wentworth of Gosfield. Catherine Finch Lady Wentworth (age 23) by marriage Lady Wentworth of Gosfield.

William Wentworth 1st Baronet (age 49) was created 1st Baronet Wentworth of Wentworth Woodhouse in Yorkshire.

Henry Willoughby 1st Baronet (age 31) was created 1st Baronet Willoughby of Risley in Derbyshire.

Philip Wodehouse 1st Baronet was created 1st Baronet Woodhouse of Wilberhall. Note. Date uncertain.

Richard Worsley 1st Baronet (age 22) was created 1st Baronet Worsley of Appuldurcombe.

John Wynn 1st Baronet (age 58) was created 1st Baronet Wynn of Gwydir.

In or before 1615 John Wynn 1st Baronet (age 62) and Sidney Gerard were married. They had ten sons and two daughters.

On 01 Mar 1627 John Wynn 1st Baronet (age 74) died. His son [his son] Richard Wynn 2nd Baronet (age 39) succeeded 2nd Baronet Wynn of Gwydir.

In 1632 [his former wife] Sidney Gerard died.

Ancestors of John Wynn 1st Baronet 1553-1627

Father: Maurice Wynn

John Wynn 1st Baronet

Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Bulkeley

Great x 3 Grandfather: Richard Bulkeley

Great x 4 Grandmother: Margery Venables

Great x 2 Grandfather: William Bulkeley

Great x 1 Grandfather: Rowland Bulkeley

Great x 3 Grandfather: Guilim ap Griffith Griffith

Great x 2 Grandmother: Ellen Griffith

GrandFather: Richard Bulkeley of Beaumaris

Great x 2 Grandfather: William Beconsall

Great x 1 Grandmother: Alice Beconsall

Mother: Sian Bulkeley

Great x 1 Grandfather: William Griffith Chamberlain

GrandMother: Katherine Griffith