Richard Disney

Richard Disney (by 1505–78) was an English Member of Parliament.

He was born the son of William Disney of Norton Disney and succeeded his father in December 1540.

He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Grantham in April 1554. He was a Justice of the Peace for Kesteven from 1547 to 1564 and served as High Sheriff of Lincolnshire for 1556–57 and 1566–67.

He had married twice:firstly Neile, the daughter and coheiress of Sir William Hussey of Beauvale, Nottinghamshire. with whom he had 7 sons and 5 daughters and secondly Jane, the daughter of Sir William Askew of Nuthall, Nottinghamshire and widow of George St. Poll (d.1558/59) of Snarford, Lincolnshire.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "DISNEY, Richard (by 1505-78), of Norton Disney, Lincs.". History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 16 April 2013.


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