Lordship of Fitzjohns or Sherington

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Lord/lady of the manor of Fitzjohns or sometimes called Sheringtons in the county of Buckinghamshire

The original title is echeat (retured to the Crown)

County: Buckinghamshire
Parish: Sherington
History from: 13th century
History to: 1687

Documented history: Yes

Domesday Book: No
Interesting Facts:

Become the 12th Lord and Lady of Fitzjohns or Sherington

1st Lord – Roger Fitzjohn

9th Lord – Sir Anthony Chester (baronet)

10th Lord – Sir Anthony Chester was appointed High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire.  Sir Anthony fought at the Battle of Naseby commanding a troop of horse for the Royalists.  He fled to Holland to escape arrest but returns in 1650.

11th Lord – Sir Anthony Chester was appointed a Justice of the Peace and High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire.  

This is being sold as a novelty title as the actual title can only be re issued by the Crown. It is possible to purchase an escheat title from the Crown via the Crowns Solicitors, however you would need very deep pockets and budjet for anything from £30,000