Roger James (died 1636)
Sir Roger James (1589 - 1636)[1] was an English landowner and politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1625.
James was descended from a family of Dutch brewers named van Haestricht who took the surname James after they settled in London in about 1540.[2] He was knighted at Royston on 21 March 1613.[3] He acquired the rectory manor of Reigate in 1614. In 1625, he was elected Member of Parliament for Reigate.[2]
James died at the age of about 47.[1]
James married Margaret Aucher, daughter of Anthony Aucher of Bishopsbourne, Kent. His son Roger was also later MP for Regiate.[2]
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Parliament of England | ||
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Preceded by Sir Thomas Bludder Robert Lewis |
Member of Parliament for Reigate 1625 With: Sir Thomas Bludder |
Succeeded by Sir Thomas Bludder William Monson |
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