Roger Grainsby

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Roger Grainsby was the member of Parliament for Great Grimsby in 1421. He was mayor of the town in 1418–9, 1425–6, and 1433–4. [1] [2]

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References

  1. Great Grimsby The History of Parliament. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  2. GRAINSBY, Roger, of Grimsby, Lincs. The History of Parliament. Retrieved 25 October 2016.