Biography of John Pollard -1557
John Pollard was born to Walter Pollard of Plymouth and Avice Pollard.
In 1547 John Pollard was appointed Serjeant at Law.
In 1553 John Pollard was appointed Speaker of the House of Commons.
In 1553 John Pollard was elected MP Oxfordshire.
In 1554 John Pollard was elected MP Oxfordshire.
In 1555 John Pollard was appointed Speaker of the House of Commons.
In 1555 John Pollard was elected MP Chippenham.
In Oct 1555 John Pollard was knighted.
Before 25 Aug 1557 John Pollard died.
Henry Machyn's Diary. 25 Aug 1557. The xxv day of August was bered at (blank) ser John Pollard knyght, with standard, pennon, cott-armur, sword, and a herse; and iiij dosen of torchys and vj dosen of skochyons, .... dosen pensells.
Father: Walter Pollard of Plymouth
GrandFather: Richard Pollard of Way
Mother: Avice Pollard