BEST, John I (by 1516-73/74), of Colchester, Essex.

Family and Education

b. by 1516, s. of John Best of Colchester by Margery. m. Joan, d.s.p.Date of birth estimated from first reference. Colchester town hall, Benham ms 22, p. 79; Colchester Oath Bk. ed. Benham, 175; PCC 2 Martyn.

Offices Held

Alderman, Colchester 1537, serjeant-at-mace 1538, chamberlain 1544 – 45, bailiff 1547 – 48, 1551 – 52, 1557 – 58, 1559 – 60, 1563 – 64, 1567 – 68, 1571–2.Colchester Red Ppr. Bk. ed. Benham, 165–6; Colchester town hall, Benham ms 24, p. 2; Colchester Oath Bk. 166, 169, 170, 176, 180, 182; Essex Rev. iv. 116.

Parlimentarian

BEST, John I (by 1516-73/74), of Colchester, Essex.

Main residence: Colchester, Essex.

Author

D.F.C.

Volume

Commons 1509-1558

Web Title

BEST, John I (by 1516-73/74)

Will

Estates

Oxford 1644

Addresses

Religion

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