Background
Sewall was the son of Sir William Sewall of Coventry and his wife Matilda Home.
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Henry Sewall
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Career
He became a linen draper in Coventry and acquired a great estate. In 1587 he became mayor of Coventry. He was mayor of Coventry again in 1606.
Sewall died in Coventry at the age of about 84 and was buried in the Draper"s Chapel of Street Michael"s Church.
She made her will in May 1628 which was proved on 16 June 1632. Their great grandson was Samuel Sewall.
Membership
In 1621, he was elected Member of Parliament for Coventry.
