Family and Education
b. by 1501, 2nd s. of Richard Russell (d. 14 May 1517) of Westminster by Constance. m. by Mar. 1531, Christian, da. of Humphrey Coke of London, 2s. 2da.Date of birth estimated from apprenticeship. D. R. Ransome, ‘Artisan dynasties in London and Westminster in the 16th cent.’, Guildhall Misc. ii. 236-47.
Offices Held
Master carpenter, the King’s works 1 Oct. 1532 – d., jt. with William Clement 1532–40 and with John Colbrand 8 Feb. 1565 – d.; junior warden, Carpenters’ Co. 1538 – 39, senior warden 1540 – 41, master 1541 – 42, 1549 – 50, 1557 – 58, 1565 – d.; surveyor of the works, Westminster abbey by 1555–d.
Main residences: Westminster, Mdx.; London.
Volume
Commons 1509-1558
Web Title
RUSSELL, John II (by 1501-66)
Will
Estates
Oxford 1644
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