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John Swayne
1509 – 1591
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Born
c. 1509, Tarrant Gunville, Dorset, England
Died
5 Aug 1591, Blandford Forum, Dorset, England
Married · Agnes Ryves
before 1549
Family
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Research notes
John Swayne, merchant of Blandford Forum (rose from Tarrant Gunville yeoman stock to wealthy Blandford merchant). m. Agnes Ryves (dau. of Robert Ryves of Damory Court) before 20 Oct 1549. Children incl. Robert Swayne 'of Gunville' (d.1627), Richard Swayne (c.1556-1636), MP and first Steward of Blandford, and ALICE (m. Robert Freke - our line). Documented: Hutchins's Dorset; History of Parliament (Richard Swayne, Blandford Forum). Added June 2026. [DIRECT ANCESTOR OF THE COMPILER: flag added 24 Jul 2026 by walking the tree from Aynsley, so that this marker is reliable and can be searched.]
Marriage: John Swayne x Agnes Ryves, married before 20 Oct 1549.