William Thomas (MP for Carnarvon)
William Thomas (died 1653) was a Welsh politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1640 to 1644.
Thomas was the son of Sir William Thomas but became a Queen's ward in 1593. He owned lands in Carnarvonshire, Anglesea and Carmarthen with his main house in Carnarvonshire. In 1638 he was High Sheriff of Caernarvonshire.[1]
In December 1640, Thomas was elected Member of Parliament for Carnarvon in the Long Parliament.[2] He was disabled from sitting in Parliament on 5 February 1644 and became Groom of the Privy Chamber to the Queen Consort on 14 February 1644. He compounded £780 for his estates.[1]
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Preceded by John Glynne |
Member of Parliament for Carnarvon 1640 |
Succeeded by William Foxwist |
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