William Alley (mayor)
William Thomas Alley | |
|---|---|
| Mayor for Chepyng Wycomb | |
| In office 1544–1545 | |
| In office 1507–1508 | |
| In office 1501–1502 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1483 |
| Died | 1565 (aged 81–82) |
| Spouse | Isabelle |
| Children | 3, including William Alley |
| Parent | John Alley (mayor) |
| Relatives | Alley Family |
| Occupation | Mayor, Merchant |
William Thomas Alley I was an English mayor in the Tudor period of England, for Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. His son was William Alley, a Bishop of Exeter.[1]
Life
William Alley was born in 1483, in High Wycombe, to the Alley Family, a family of local promience. His father was John Alley (mayor), another mayor of High Wycombe. The mayoralty was an important civic position responsible for presiding over the borough council and representing the town in official matters. His grandfather was Richard Alley (sheriff), a former Sheriff of London, England. His had three children with his wife, Isabelle, one of them being William Alley.[2][3]
Legacy
Today, William Alley's descendants live in many of the British Empire's former dominions including Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the United States.
References
- ↑ "The History of High Wycombe". Mayor of High Wycombe. Retrieved 6 April 2026.
- ↑ "Wycombe Museum – History FAQs". Wycombe Museum. Retrieved 6 April 2026.
- ↑ "History & Heritage – High Wycombe". My Wycombe Official Town Centre Website. Retrieved 6 April 2026.