William Samwell (Auditor of the Exchequer) explained

Sir William Samwell (1559–1628) of Northampton and Upton[1] was an Auditor of the Exchequer to Queen Elizabeth I of England. He was knighted at the coronation of King James I of England in 1603.[2]

His nephew was James Harrington (1611–1677), English political philosopher,[3] best known for his controversial work, Oceana.

His grandson was William Samwell (1628–1676), English architect.

The Samwell baronets were created for his great-grandson Sir Thomas Samwell, 1st Baronet.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.stirnet.com/genie/data/british/ss4as/samwell1.php samwell1 - Stirnet
  2. [Edward Kimber|Kimber, E.]
  3. Book: The History of Parliament: the House of Commons 1660-1690, [SAMWELL, Sir Thomas, 1st Bt. (c.1654-94), of Upton, Northants] ]. B.D. Henning . 1983.

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