William Yates (died 1558/9)

William Yates (1505-1558/1559) was an English politician born in Lincoln, England. He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Lincoln in 1545.

Early life

William Yates was born in Lincoln, England to parents John and Elizabeth Yates in 1505. It is likely that his family had lived in Lincoln since the early reign of Henry VIII.[1]

Political career

Yates was elected to his first public position—sheriff of Lincoln—in 1526. In 1541, he served as a member of the grand jury before which Thomas Culpeper and Francis Dereham were tried. Yates was elected to Parliament in 1545. Although he ran again in 1547, he was never re-elected.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Hofmann, TM. "YATES, William (by 1505-58/59), of Lincoln". The History of Parliament Trust. Retrieved 2014-03-08.


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