Tanfield Vachell (1668–1705)

For the older relative, also MP for Reading, see Tanfield Vachell.

Tanfield Vachell (c. 14 April 1668 – 19 October 1705) was an English Whig politician who served as MP for Reading from December 1701 until his death on 19 October 1705.[1]

Family and education

He was baptised on 14 April 1668. He was the first son of Thomas Vachell and Anne (nee Tayleur). Vachell's grandfather had been a Royalist. Vachell's father served as Sheriff of Berkshire in 1671 and stood at Reading in February 1679, coming third. His father died in 1683.

He married Dorothy, the daughter of Thomas Breton, a London merchant before 1685 and they had six sons (one predeceased him) and two daughters.[1]

Political career

From 1696 till 1697, he served as Sheriff of Berkshire. He unsuccessfully ran for Reading in January 1701 but captured the seat again in December 1701.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Stuart Handley. "VACHELL, Tanfield (1668–1705), of Coley, Reading, Berks". History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
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