Roger Alford facts for kids

Roger Alford was an important English person who lived a long time ago. He was a landowner and also a politician. He worked for a very powerful person named Sir William Cecil, who later became Lord Burghley. Roger Alford also served in the House of Commons, which is like a part of the government where laws are made.

Who Was Roger Alford?

Roger Alford was the oldest son of Robert Alford and Anne Brydges. He was born a long time ago and passed away in 1580. He was known for his work in government and for owning land.

Early Career

Around 1549, Roger Alford started his career in politics. He became the secretary to Sir William Cecil. Sir William Cecil was a very important person who later became Lord Burghley. He was made Secretary of State by Queen Elizabeth I in 1558, right after she became Queen.

In 1553, Roger Alford also worked as a Teller of the Receipt of the Exchequer. This was a job where he helped manage the money for the government.

A Member of Parliament

Roger Alford was chosen to be a Member of Parliament (MP) two times. In 1557, he was elected as the MP for Bletchingley. Then, in 1559, he was elected as the MP for Preston. Being an MP meant he helped make decisions and laws for the country in the House of Commons.

Family Life and Legacy

Roger Alford married Elizabeth Clarke. She was a widow and the daughter of Thomas Ramsay. Through his marriage, Roger Alford gained land in a place called Hitcham, in Buckinghamshire. He later retired there.

Roger Alford passed away in Hitcham in 1580. He was buried in the Hitcham Church. He had two children who survived him:

• Edward
• Anne, who married Sir Edmund Fettiplace. Sir Edmund came from a well-known family in Berkshire.