Thomas Moseley (MP)

Thomas Moseley was one of two Members of the Parliament of England for the constituency of York between 1597 and 1601.

Thomas Moseley
Member of the England Parliament
for York
In office
1597–1601
Preceded byAndrew Trewe
James Birkby
Succeeded bySir John Bennet
Henry Hall (MP)
Personal details
Born1539
North Castle Grange, Cawthorne
Died1624
York
NationalityEnglish
SpouseJane
ChildrenJane

Life and politics

Thomas lost his father early in life and lived with John Beane, an alderman and MP for the city.[1] After serving an apprenticeship with his uncle, he spent time in Hamburg as part of his duties as a member of the merchant's company. He was frequently in financial trouble but this did not affect him being elected alderman for the Walmgate Ward of York. Even though he polled second in Parliamentary elections in 1593, the city assembly rejected him. After changes to the election system, he was successful in being elected to the 1597 Parliament. There is no record of any speeches in the House, but he did serve on numerous merchant related committees.[2]

Thomas married Jane, youngest daughter of John Wormeley of Hatfield. They had at least one daughter, Jane, who married Robert Sowtheby (also known as Sotheby), at St John's Church in York on 7 August 1621.[3]

References
  1. Palliser, David Michael (1979). Tudor York. Oxford University Press. p. 132. ISBN 9780198218784.
  2. "The History of Parliament Trust". Retrieved 24 July 2021.
  3. Clay, J.W. (1899). Dugdale's Visitation of Yorkshire: Volume 3. pp. 147 & 374.
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