Edward Popham (died 1586)

Edward Popham (by 1530 – 24 January 1586), of Huntworth, Somerset, was an English politician.

Family

He was the son of Alexander Popham, MP for Bridgwater, and his wife Joan née Stradling. On 1 July 1551, Edward married Jane Norton of Abbots Leigh, Bristol, and they had nine daughters and seven sons, including MP for Bridgwater, Alexander.

Career

He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Guildford in 1558, Hythe in 1563, and Bridgwater in 1571, 1572 and 1584.[1]

References
  1. "POPHAM, Edward (by 1530-86), of Huntworth, Som. - History of Parliament Online". www.historyofparliamentonline.org.


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