Sir John Ireland of the Hutt (d. 1525)

✓ Sir John Ireland, son of William; knighted by Lord Strange in Scotland 1497; d. 29 July 1525 seised of the manors of Hutt and Hale. His wife is 'said to have been an illegitimate daughter of James Stanley, bishop of Ely' - not wired. Source: Victoria County History, Lancashire vol. III (1907), 'Hale' pp.144-146 (archive.org djvu text, read 2 Nov 2026). [DIRECT ANCESTOR OF THE COMPILER: flag added 2 Nov 2026 by walking the tree from Aynsley, so that this marker is reliable and can be searched.]