Thomas Vachell

Thomas Vachell (by 1500 – 1553), of Coley, Berkshire was an English landowner and politician.

Family He was the eldest son of Thomas Vachell of Coley by his first wife Elizabeth, daughter and co-heiress of William Cockworthy of Yarnscombe, Devon and half-brother of Oliver. He was admitted to the Middle Temple in 1518. By 1521 he had married Agnes, daughter of William Justice (MP), a former mayor of Reading.

Career Despite his comparative youth and not being a burgess, he was elected to represent Reading in 1529. Francis married Ann, daughter of Robert Tanfield of Gayton, Northamptonshire John married Maria, daughter of Clement Vincent of Peckleton, Leicestershire Elizabeth married to Robert Watman, a London haberdasher Bridget married Richard Rowlte of Reading Margaret married Richard Erley of Mygham, Berkshire