| Constituency | Dates |
|---|---|
| Reigate | 1558 |
| Lyme Regis | 1572 |
Family and Education
b. c. 1530, yr. s. of Thomas Elsden, merchant of Lyme Regis, by Joan, 3rd da. of William Bond of Lutton; bro. of William. ?m. ?; with 1s. 3da.
Offices Held
Official of the Admiralty court, Devon by 1560; town clerk, Lyme Regis by 1577; ?dep. customer Lyme Regis.
Address
Main residence: Lyme Regis, Dorset.
biography text
Elsden was appointed to the Commons committee considering petitions from ports on 13 Feb. 1576.1Hutchins, Dorset, ii. 78; Roberts thesis; Som. and Dorset N. and Q. ii. 226; Lyme Regis mayors’ accts. 1573, f. 16; Exeter City Mun., DD 61418B; E134/16; D’Ewes, 247; and see ELSDEN, John.
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Notes
- 1. Hutchins, Dorset, ii. 78; Roberts thesis; Som. and Dorset N. and Q. ii. 226; Lyme Regis mayors’ accts. 1573, f. 16; Exeter City Mun., DD 61418B; E134/16; D’Ewes, 247; and see ELSDEN, John.