Biography of Francis Newport 1555-1623

Around 1545 [his father] Richard Newport (age 35) and [his mother] Margaret Bromley were married.

Around 1555 Francis Newport was born to Richard Newport (age 45) and Margaret Bromley.

Around 1565 Francis Newport (age 10) educated at Shrewsbury School, Shrewsbury.

On 12 Sep 1570 [his father] Richard Newport (age 60) died. He was buried at St Andrew's Church, Wroxeter [Map].

In 1574 Francis Newport (age 19) educated at Magdalen College, Oxford University.

In 1577 Francis Newport (age 22) educated at Inner Temple.

Around 1582 Francis Newport (age 27) was appointed Justice of the Peace Shropshire.

Before 1587 Francis Newport (age 31) and Beatrice Lacon were married.

On 07 May 1587 [his son] Richard Newport 1st Baron Newport was born to Francis Newport (age 32) and [his wife] Beatrice Lacon.

In 1590 Francis Newport (age 35) was appointed Deputy Lieutenant Shropshire.

In 1593 Francis Newport (age 38) was elected MP Shropshire.

In 1603 Francis Newport (age 48) was knighted.

Before 1615 [his son] Richard Newport 1st Baron Newport (age 27) and [his daughter-in-law] Frances Leveson Baroness Gower were married.

On 06 Mar 1623 Francis Newport (age 68) died.

[his daughter] Mary Newport was born to Francis Newport and Beatrice Lacon.