John Scudamore (1503–1571)

John Scudamore (1503–1571), was an English landowner and politician.

He was the son of William Scudamore of Holme Lacy, Herefords. and Alice, daughter of Richard Mynors of Treago Castle, Herefords. He served as a gentleman usher to Henry VIII. In 1529 he represented Herefordshire in parliament.

He married twice. His first wife and the mother of his children was Sybil, daughter of Watkin Vaughan of Lower Hergest, Herefs. His second wife was Jane, daughter of William Rudhall of Rudhall, Brampton Abbotts, Herefs. and widow of Richard Rede of Boddington, Gloucestershire. His eldest son dying before him, he was succeeded by his grandson John.