George Webbe (MP)

George Webbe (by 1509-56), of Canterbury, Kent, was an English politician.

Active in the local politics of Canterbury, he was a common councilman of the city by 1537, sheriff for 1537-38, an alderman in 1540 and mayor for 1552-53. He was appointed a commissioner for goods of churches and fraternities in 1553.

In March 1553, he was a Member of Parliament for Canterbury.

He married twice; firstly Anne, with whom he had 6 sons including Anthony and 6 daughters and secondly Margaret.

References

"WEBBE, George (by 1509-56), of Canterbury, Kent.". History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 7 July 2014.

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