John Meverel
John Meverel (died 1 May 1444) was an English politician. He sat as MP for Staffordshire in April 1414 and November 1414.[1]
Family and education
[edit]He was probably the son and heir of John Meverel (died 1399/1400) and his wife Margaret. His father was murdered shortly after the accession of Henry IV.[1]
He married and had two sons and two daughters.[1]
Political career
[edit]In 1406, legal proceedings began against Meverel for involvement in a poaching raid with John de la Pole but he avoided punishment. Circa. 1409, he began recruiting supporters in a local feud. In March 1411, he received a royal pardon for earlier offences.[1]
He sat in Parliament as MP for Staffordshire in April 1414 and November 1414. In December 1414, he received a second royal pardon. By 1419, his stepfather Henry Delves died. From 1419 till 1423, he engaged in multiple lawsuits over debts of around £52. In November 1420, he was listed among those fit for national defence in the wars with France. In November 1421, he was bound over £100 to appear before the royal council (likely for arranging an unauthorized marriage). He was pardoned in June 1422.[1]
In May 1434, he swore an oath not to support those disturbing the peace. In 1437, he was pardoned for outlawry after harbouring a convicted robber.[1]
Death
[edit]He died on 1 May 1444 and was succeeded by his son Sir Sampson Meverel.[1]