Biography of John Cockayne 1360-1429

John Cockayne executor of John of Gaunt 1st Duke Lancaster 1340-1399's will.

Around 1360 John Cockayne was born to John Cockayne (age 35) and Cecilia Vernon (age 30) at Ashbourne [Map].

In 1369 [his father] John Cockayne (age 44) died at Ashbourne [Map].

Around 1382 John Cockayne (age 22) and Ida Grey (age 14) were married. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King John of England.

Around 1394 [his daughter] Elizabeth Cockayne was born to John Cockayne (age 34) and [his wife] Ida Grey (age 26).

In 1398 John Cockayne (age 38) was appointed Chief Steward for the Northern Duchy of Lancaster.

In 1400 John Cockayne (age 40) was appointed Chief Baron of the Exchequer.

In 1405 John Cockayne (age 45) was appointed Justice of the Common Pleas.

Around 1406 [his son] Reginald Cockayne was born to John Cockayne (age 46) and [his wife] Ida Grey (age 38) at Bury Hatley, Bedfordshire.

In 1422 [his daughter] Elizabeth Cockayne (age 28) died.

On 01 Jun 1426 [his wife] Ida Grey (age 58) died.

On 10 Feb 1428 [his son] Reginald Cockayne (age 22) died.

On 22 May 1429 John Cockayne (age 69) died at Ashbourne [Map]. He was buried at Church of St John, Cockayne Hatley.

[his son] Thomas Cockayne was born to John Cockayne and Ida Grey.

[his daughter] Margaret Cockayne was born to John Cockayne and Ida Grey.

[his son] John Cockayne was born to John Cockayne and Ida Grey.

[his father] John Cockayne and [his mother] Cecilia Vernon were married.

[his son] Henry Cockayne was born to John Cockayne and Ida Grey.