Background
He was the eldest son of Thomas Massinger, who was a sheriff and mayor of Gloucester.
He was the eldest son of Thomas Massinger, who was a sheriff and mayor of Gloucester.
William was a Member (Member of Parliament) of the Parliament of England for Gloucester in November 1554, 1555 and 1571. He was sheriff for Gloucester in 1562-1563 and 1566-1567 and made mayor for 1569-1570 and 1585-1586.