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John Newbold Gresham

An ancestor of the Gresham family, mentioned in the history.

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Also known as John Newbold Gresham of Greshamsbury, familiar John, Gresham of Greshamsbury

First appearance: The Greshams of Greshamsbury

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The late member for Barsetshire, father of the current squire, whose political career and death are referenced.
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LALady Arabella …DTDr. Thomas Tho…MTMary ThorneFGFrank GreshamJNJohn Newbold Gresham

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