John Ashby

Royal Navy admiral (1646-1693)

Admiral Sir John Ashby was an officer of the Royal Navy, who rose to the rank of Admiral. Ashby was the fourth son of Robert Ashby and his wife Alice, who was a sister of Sir Thomas Allin. He grew up in Suffolk where his father was involved in business.

Also known as...Sir John Ashby
Rapist Ashby jailed for life

Rapist Ashby jailed for life John Ashby is jailed for life for the racially and religiously motivated rape of a Sikh woman in Walsall.