John Alley (mayor)
John Alley | |
|---|---|
| Mayor for Chepyng Wycomb | |
| In office 1499–1500 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1460 |
| Died | 1506 (aged 45–46) |
| Spouse | Agnes Chipping |
| Children | 2, including William Alley (mayor) |
| Parent | Richard Alley (sheriff) |
| Relatives | Alley Family |
| Occupation | Mayor, Merchant |
John Alley was an English mayor of Wycombe, Buckinghamshire in the Tudor period. He served as mayor in 1499 through 1500 and was the father of William Alley (mayor) and the grandfather of William Alley.[1]
Life
John Alley was born in 1460, to Richard Alley (sheriff) and Margaret Lyffyn. He served as mayor for Wycombe, Buckinghamshire and was a local civic leader.[2]
Legacy
His grandson was Bishop of Exeter, William Alley. Many of his other descendants immigrated to either Australia or North America.[3]
References
- ↑ "History of the Mayoral Office in High Wycombe". Mayor of High Wycombe. Retrieved 6 April 2026.
- ↑ "History & Heritage – High Wycombe". My Wycombe Official Town Centre Website. Retrieved 6 April 2026.
- ↑ "The History of High Wycombe – Charter Trustees of High Wycombe". Mayor of High Wycombe Official History. Retrieved 6 April 2026.