Roger James (died 1636)

Sir Roger James (1589 - 1636)[1] was an English landowner and politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1625.

James was descended from a family of Dutch brewers named van Haestricht who took the surname James after they settled in London in about 1540.[2] He was knighted at Royston on 21 March 1613.[3] He acquired the rectory manor of Reigate in 1614. In 1625, he was elected Member of Parliament for Reigate.[2]

James died at the age of about 47.[1]

James married Margaret Aucher, daughter of Anthony Aucher of Bishopsbourne, Kent. His son Roger was also later MP for Regiate.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 History of Parliament Online - James, Sir Roger
  2. 1 2 3 History of Parliament Online - James, Roger
  3. ↑ Knights of England
Parliament of England
Preceded by
Sir Thomas Bludder
Robert Lewis		 Member of Parliament for Reigate
1625
With: Sir Thomas Bludder		 Succeeded by
Sir Thomas Bludder
William Monson


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