William Ravenscroft 1561-1627

Paternal Family Tree: Ravenscroft

Before 1561 George Ravenscroft [aged 18] and Dorothy Davies [aged 11] were married. She the heiress of her father John Davies of Broadlane.

In 1561 William Ravenscroft was born to George Ravenscroft [aged 19] and Dorothy Davies [aged 12].

From 1578 William Ravenscroft [aged 17] was educated at Brasenose College, Oxford University and awarded Bachelor of Arts in 1580.

In 1586 William Ravenscroft [aged 25] was elected MP Flintshire.

Before 1589 William Ravenscroft [aged 27] was a barrister at Lincoln's Inn. He was called to the bar in 1589.

On 28th May 1592 [his father] George Ravenscroft [aged 50] died.

In 1597 William Ravenscroft [aged 36] was elected MP Flintshire.

In 1598 William Ravenscroft [aged 37] was appointed Clerk to the Petty Bag for life.

In 1601 William Ravenscroft [aged 40] was elected MP Flintshire.

In 1620 William Ravenscroft [aged 59] was elected MP Flint Boroughs.

In 1624 William Ravenscroft [aged 63] was elected MP Flint Boroughs.

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In 1625 William Ravenscroft [aged 64] was elected MP Flint Boroughs.

In 1628 William Ravenscroft [aged 67] was elected MP Flint Boroughs.

On 27th October 1628 William Ravenscroft [aged 67] died unmarried.