John Harcourt

     John was born in Ellenhall, Staffordshire, England. He was the son of Sir Thomas De Harcourt and Jane Faunceys. John married Margaret Burley, daughter of William Burley, before 1458 in England. John is styled as gentleman of the household of Bishop of Lichfield. He is pardoned for a murder in 1440 and in 1450 is one of sureties for his outlawed brother, Sir Robert. He and his brother, Sir William, managed the family estates in Staffordshire. John departed this life in 1495 in Staffordshire, England.