William Holme

William Holme
Member of the England Parliament for York
In office 1547–1553
Preceded by	John North Robert Hall
Succeeded by	William Watson
In office 1553–1554
Preceded by	Thomas Gargrave
Succeeded by	John North Robert Hall
In office 1554–1555
Preceded by	John Beane Richard White
Succeeded by	Reginald Beseley
In office 1555–1558
Preceded by	Reginald Beseley
Succeeded by	William Watson Richard Goldthorpe
In office 1558–1558
Preceded by	Robert Paycock
Succeeded by	William Watson Ralph Hall (MP)
Personal details
Born	c. 1501
Died	1558 York
Resting place	St Denys's Church, York
Nationality	English
Spouse	Margaret

William Holme was one of two Members of the Parliament of England for the constituency of York serving in five parliaments between 1547 and 1558.

Life and politics

William was born in 1501 to Reginald and Margery Holme in York. He married Margaret and they had six sons and seven daughters. William became a freeman of the city of York in 1521 by virtue of his father. He achieved the privilege in his own right through his career as a wax chandler in 1529. He was a master of the guild of St Christopher and St George in 1533. He also held several offices in the city, notably that of junior chamberlain (1529–30), alderman (1540), tax collector (1550) and Lord Mayor (1546–47).[1] [2]

He became a notable citizen and gained the reputation of being a forcible negotiator on behalf of the city. During his time in Parliament he was very active. He secured and Act that allowed for the union of some parishes in the city reducing their number by a third. He also got the city's tax quota reduced in 1555.[2][3]

He died on 8 September 1558 and was buried in St Denys's Church in York.[2][1]

References

1. Hildyard, Christopher (1719). The antiquities of York city, and the civil government thereof; with a list of all the mayors and bayliffs, lord mayors and sheriffs, from the time of King Edward the First, to this present year, 1719. Collected from the papers of Christopher Hildyard, esq., with notes and observations. G.White. p. 75.
2. "The History of Parliament Trust". Retrieved 14 August 2021.
3. Pallister, David Michael (1979). Tudor York. Oxford University Press. pp. 59 & 219. ISBN 9780198218784.

Political offices
Preceded by John North Robert Hall	Member of Parliament 1547–1553	Next: William Watson
Preceded by Thomas Gargrave	Member of Parliament 1553–1554	Next: John North Robert Hall
Preceded by John Beane Richard White	Member of Parliament 1554–1555	Next: Reginald Beseley
Preceded by Reginald Beseley	Member of Parliament 1555–1558	Next: William Watson Richard Goldthorpe
Preceded by Robert Paycock	Member of Parliament 1558-1558	Next: William Watson Ralph Hall