Sir William Chester, MP, Lord Mayor of London

Possibly related to, but not directly connected with, the Chesters of Bristol/Gloucestershire.

Family and Education

b. c.1509, 2nd s. of John Chester (d.1513), draper of London, by Joan, da. of one Hill, ?wid. of Richard Welles. educ. Peterhouse, Camb. m. (1) Elizabeth (d.1560), da. of Thomas Lovett of Astwell, Northants., at least 5s. 4da.; (2) 10 Nov. 1567, Joan (d.1572), da. of John Turner of London, wid. of William Beswicke, alderman and draper of London, ?s.p. Kntd. 1557.

Offices Held

Warden, Drapers’ Co. 1541, master 1553-4, 1556-7, 1559-60, 1567-8, 1568-9, mayor of the staple 1561; alderman, London 1553-73, sheriff 1554-5, ld. mayor 1560-1, alderman to 1573; gov. Russia Co. 1566, ?1569, ?1570, 1571; member of eccles. high commission 1559.

Bipgraphy

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