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Family and Educationb.c.1369, s. and h. of Sir William Lancaster (1345-99) of Rydal and Caton by his w. Christine (d. by Mar. 1406); bro. of Robert*. m. (1) by Sept. 1398, Margaret (b. bef. 1385), da. of Sir William Threlkeld* by his 1st w., 1s. d.v.p., 4da.; (2) by Nov. 1414, Katherine (d. aft. 1454). Kntd. by Aug. 1401.1Offices HeldCommr. to make arrests, Westmld. Apr. 1397; raise crown loans June 1406; of inquiry Jan. 1412 (persons liable to pay taxes), Cumb. Feb. 1422 (counterfeiting); array Apr. 1418, Westmld. Mar. 1419, Mar. 1427, Oct. 1429, Mar. 1430.Dep. sheriff, Westmld. 12 Oct. or 23 Nov. 1398-19 Oct. 1400, 28 Nov. 1413-20 Nov. 1415; sheriff, Cumb. 30 Nov. 1416-10 Nov. 1417.J.p. Westmld. 18 Dec. 1405-Mar. 1411, 2 July 1412-June 1419.Collector of taxes, Westmld. Dec. 1407.BiographyThe Lancasters were landowners of some note in Westmorland and Lancashire, having over the years acquired substantial estates in both counties. John’s father, Sir William Lancaster, was himself born at Caton, whic |