Biography of William Masham 1st Baronet 1591-1656

Paternal Family Tree: Masham

Around 13 Oct 1591 William Masham 1st Baronet was born to William Masham of St Botolph without Aldgate in London.

Before 1610 James Altham of Mark Hall in Essex and [his future wife] Elizabeth Barrington were married.

On 26 Jun 1611 William Masham 1st Baronet (age 19) and Elizabeth Barrington were married. The had three sons, the eldest of whom predeceased him, and a daughter.

On 20 Dec 1621 William Masham 1st Baronet (age 30) was created 1st Baronet Masham of Long Ashton.

In 1624, 1625 and 1626 William Masham 1st Baronet (age 34) was elected MP Maldon.

In 1628 and Apr 1640 William Masham 1st Baronet (age 48) was elected MP Colchester.

In Nov 1640 William Masham 1st Baronet (age 49) was elected MP Essex. He was re-elected in 1654.

In or before 01 Jul 1656 [his son] William Masham died.

After 01 Jul 1656 William Masham 1st Baronet (age 64) died. His grandson William Masham 2nd Baronet succeeded 2nd Baronet Masham of Long Ashton.

[his son] William Masham was born to William Masham 1st Baronet and Elizabeth Barrington.