William Maurice

Background

Maurice was the son of Morys ap Ellis ap Morys, and grandson of Ellis ap Morris of Clennenau.

Career

He was one of the Council of the Marches of Wales. He was High Sheriff of Caernarvonshire in 1582 and High Sheriff of Merionethshire in 1591. He was High Sheriff of Carnarvonshire again in 1596.

In 1597 he was re-elected Member of Parliament for Carnarvonshire.

In 1601 he was elected Member of Parliament for Beaumaris. He was knighted at Whitehall on 23 July 1603.

In 1604 he was elected Member of Parliament for Carnarvonshire again. He was High Sheriff of Merionethshire again in 1606.

He was of Clennenau and was probably constable of Harlech Castle.

Maurice died at the age of 70 and was buried at Penmorfa. Maurice married firstly Margaret Lacon only daughter of John Wyn Lacon of Elanddyn and Porkington. She died in 1572 and was buried at Selattyn on 18 February 1572.

Membership

In 1593, he was elected Member of Parliament for Carnarvonshire.

Connections

Friend:

James I