Robert Elwell Explained

Robert Elwell (fl. 1421) of Wells, Somerset, was an English politician.

Family

Elwell was probably the brother of another Wells MP, Hildebrand Elwell. Robert Elwell married twice. His first wife, Mary, died around 1421. His second wife, Alice, was the widow of another Wells MP, John Russell.

Career

He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Wells in December 1421.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ELWELL, Robert, of Wells, Som. | History of Parliament Online.