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Sir John Raleigh
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Sir John Raleigh married Joane, daughter of John, Lord Grey of Rotherfield - a knight of the shire marrying a baron's daughter whose brother helped found the Order of the Garter. The herald's line is terse: Sr John Raleigh Kt. = Joane Da. of John Lo. Gray of Rotherfeld; five words of pedigree carrying a barony into the blood.
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✓ DOCUMENTED: 'Sr John Raleigh Kt. = Joane Da. of John Lo. Gray of Rotherfeld.' Source: Visitation of Warwickshire, 'Raleigh' pedigree pp.76-78 (page images supplied by Aynsley 8 Aug 2026). Added 8 Aug 2026.