Richard Alley (sheriff)
English Sheriff
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Richarde George Alley was an English Sheriff and merchant who served as Sheriff of London in the mid-fifteenth century. He is the great-grandfather of William Alley.[1]
Richarde George Alley | |
|---|---|
| Sheriff of London | |
| In office 1452–1453 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1430 |
| Died | 1475 (aged 44–45) |
| Spouse | Margaret Lyffyn |
| Children | 4, including John Alley (mayor) |
| Parent | Jonathan Alley (1410-1451) |
| Relatives | Alley Family |
| Occupation | Sheriff, Merchant |
Life
Richard George Alley was born in 1430 to Jonathan Alley (1410-1451) and Lucy Verny (1416-1512). Richard was a merchant in London, being a member of the Worshipful Company of Skinners, a promient livery company in London. He later served as Sheriff of London from 1452-1453.[2]
Legacy
Richards family went on to hold several high positions in English civic governance. John Alley (mayor), William Alley (mayor), and William Alley all held high positions from Mayor to Bishop.[3]