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John Flower (sheriff)

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John Flower (1535 – 1620) was an English MP and Sheriff of Rutland.

He was the eldest son of Richard Flower of Whitwell, Rutland and trained for the law at Lincoln's Inn.

He was elected a Knight of the Shire (MP) for Rutland in 1563. He was appointed three time as High Sheriff of Rutland (in 1565–56, 1569–70 and 1577–78) and a Justice of the Peace (J.P.) for the county c.1573–78.

He married Margery, the daughter of Anthony Colly of Glaston, with whom he had two sons and two daughters.

References

  • "FLOWER, John (1535-1620), of Whitwell, Rutland". History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 2012-11-12.

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