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William Watson (16th century MP)

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William held leases at a number of properties in the city, notably the Old Bailey near the Skeldergate Postern. Like many aldermen, he took a lease on Ouse Bridge as recorded in the Bridgemasters' Rolls, but did not live there, preferring a residence in High Ousegate. Although a notable tenant of his
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who was also represented the city as MP. He had other properties in Blossomgate, Coppergate, Water Lane and North Street. The latter he bequeathed to his nephew, Robert Paycock As a franchised merchant, he became involved in the running of he city and held several offices. He held the office of
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chamberlain in 1536, sheriff in 1541 and elected as an alderman in 1542 and 1543. He was chosen as MP on three occasions in 1553, 1559 and 1563. In some tax records, he is noted as being a mounted archer.
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William was born in 1513. He was the brother-in-law of Gregory Paycock, who also represented the city as MP.
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During his time as MP, he was appointed as a commissioner of inquiry charged with enforcing the
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in 1553, between 1562 and 1571 and then again in another session in 1571.
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Members of the Parliament of England for constituencies in Yorkshire
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Index

England Parliament
York
Thomas Gargrave
Ralph Hall
Ralph Hall
Robert Askwith
York
Parliament of England
constituency of York
Andrew Trewe
Act of Uniformity 1558
Act of Supremacy 1558


"The History of Parliament Trust"


ISBN
9780521230124
Thomas Gargrave
Member of Parliament
Member of Parliament
Hugh Graves
Member of Parliament
Robert Askwith
Hugh Graves
Categories
Members of the Parliament of England for constituencies in Yorkshire
1513 births
1568 deaths

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