Background
He was the son and heir of Sir John Swynnerton of Hilton, Staffordshire and succeeded his father in 1379.
He was the son and heir of Sir John Swynnerton of Hilton, Staffordshire and succeeded his father in 1379.
He was hereditary steward of the forest of Cannock, Staffordshire from 1380 to his death. He was appointed High Sheriff of Staffordshire for 1391-1392 and Escheator for Staffordshire for 1401-1402. He was elected Member of Parliament for Staffordshire in 1402.