Alexander Stockdale

Alexander Stockdale (c. 1509 – 1563), of Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, was an English politician and landowner.[1]

Family

Stockdale was married to Grace née Estofte, and they had a son and a daughter.

Career

Stockdale was Mayor of Kingston upon Hull from 1544 to 1545, 1551 to 1552, and 1558 to 1559.

He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Kingston upon Hull in March 1553 and April 1554.[2]

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References
  1. "Alexander Stockdale". www.eastriding.gov.uk. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  2. Members Constituencies Parliaments Surveys. "STOCKDALE, Alexander (by 1509-63), of Kingston-upon-Hull, Yorks". History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 9 December 2012.


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