Oliver Vachell Explained

Oliver Vachell (c. 1518 – 24 May 1564), of Buriton, near Petersfield, Hampshire and North Marston, Buckimghamshire, was an English politician.

Family

Vachell was married by 25 August 1537 to Margaret, a daughter of Richard Norton of East Tisted, Hampshire. They had two sons and four daughters.

Career

He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Hindon in October 1553 and Taunton in April 1554. He was an associate of Stephen Gardiner, Bishop of Winchester.^[1]

Notes and References

1. Web site: VACHELL, Oliver (c.1518-64), of Buriton, nr. Petersfield, Hants and North Marston, Bucks. - History of Parliament Online. www.historyofparliamentonline.org.