Family and Education
bap. 23 Sept. 1626, 4th but 2nd surv. s. of Andrew Rolle of Marrais by Grace, da. of one Roberts. m. lic. 28 Feb. 1648, Florence, da. and coh. of Dennis Rolle of Stevenstone, 4s. (3 d.v.p.) 2da. suc. bro. George 1645, cos. Henry Rolle in Stevenstone estates 1647; Kntd. 1970; KB 23 Apr. 1661.Vivian, Vis. Devon, 656.
Offices Held
Commr. for assessment, Devon 1648, 1652, 1657, Aug. 1660–80, 1689 – 90, j.p. 1652, 1656 – July 1688, Oct. 1688 – d., commr. for militia Mar. 1660, col. of militia ft. Apr. 1660; commr. for oyer and terminer, Western circuit July 1660; dep. lt. Devon c. Aug. 1660–78, capt. of militia horse by 1666, commr. for recusants 1675; freeman, Exeter 1675, Barnstaple 1684; sheriff, Devon 1682 – 83; alderman, Torrington 1685 Oct. 1688.
Main residences: Marrais, Week St. Mary, Cornw.; Stevenstone, Devon.
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Commons 1660-1690
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ROLLE, John (1626-1706)
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Oxford 1644
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