Samuel Rolle (1646–1719)

Samuel Rolle (1646 – 1719) was an English politician who sat as MP for Callington and Devon.[1]

Early life and education

Rolle was baptized on 5 November 1646, he was the only surviving son of Robert Rolle and. He married Frances, the daughter of John Roy on 7 February 1671 and married Margaret, the daughter of Roger Tuckfield on 26 October 1704, they had two sons (who predeceased him) and two daughters.[1]

Parliamentary career

Rolle's father died in 1660 and Rolle was sent abroad with a Presbyterian tutor for his education. In 1665, Rolle entered Parliament after a by-election in Callington when Henry Bennet, 1st Earl of Arlington was elevated to the Lords. During the Cavalier Parliament, he was mostly inactive, being summoned as a defaulter in 1668 and 1671.

Rolle was re-elected to Callington in March 1679; Devon in 1681, 1689, 1690, 1695, 1698, February 1701; Callington in November 1701, 1702, 1705, 1708, 1710, 1713 and 1715 – November 1719. He also contested Penryn unsuccessfully.

Rolle died in 1719 and was buried on 5 November 1719 at Petrockstowe.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c John P. Ferris. "ROLLE, Samuel (1646-1719), of Heanton Satchville, Devon". History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
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