John Stourton, 9th Baron Stourton

Owing to some confusion about his status as a result of his father's execution, an act of restitution of blood was passed by the Lords.

[2] Despite his personal belief, he was loyal to Elizabeth I and attended Protestant services, particularly when at Court.

12 January 1562), daughter of Sir George Brooke, 10th Baron Cobham, by his second wife Frances Newton.

[5][6] In July 1588 he informed the Privy Council that he had furnished six lances and fourteen light horses and was prepared to go with them for the defence of the realm.

However, he died shortly after at Stourton on 13 October 1588, unattended by a priest but confessing his Catholic faith.