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Francis Barrell (died 1679)

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Francis Barrell (c. 1627 – 10 September 1679) was an English lawyer and politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1679.

Barrell was the son of a Kentish clergyman[1] and became serjeant at law at Rochester.[2] He was elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Rochester on 16 August 1679 and held the seat until his death later in the year.[3]

Barrell was buried in Rochester Cathedral where a monument was erected for him and his wife.[2]

Barrell married Anne Somer, daughter of Richard Somer of Clifford's Inn.[1] Anne died in 1707.[2] Their son Francis was also MP for Rochester.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c David Hayton, Eveline Cruickshanks, Stuart Handley The House of Commons, 1690-1715, Volume 2
  2. ^ a b c The city and liberty of Rochester: The priory and cathedral church, The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent: Volume 4 (1798), pp. 86-110 Date accessed: 12 November 2010
  3. ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs – Constituencies beginning with "R" (part 2)
Parliament of England
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Rochester
1679
With: Sir John Banks 		Succeeded by


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