Family and Education
b. by 1517, 2nd s. of John Clere. m. Thomasin, at least 1s.Date of birth estimated from first reference, Essex RO, D/DU457/4. PCC 25 Dyngeley; Colchester Oath Bk. ed. Benham, 173; Cal. Colchester Ct. Rolls, ed. Harrod, passim.
Offices Held
Chamberlain, Colchester 1539 – 40, bailiff 1541 – 42, 1544 – 45, 1548 – 49, 1553 – 54, 1558 – 59, 1562 – 63, 1565 – 66, 1570 – 71, 1575 – 76, alderman by 1548.
Main residences: Langenhoe; Colchester, Essex.
Volume
Commons 1509-1558
Web Title
CLERE, Benjamin (by 1517-at least 79)
Will
Estates
Oxford 1644
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Religion
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