Ellis Crispe

Ellis Crispe (1562–1625) was a merchant, alderman^[1] and Sheriff of London.^[2]

He was born in Marshfield, Gloucestershire^[3] the son of Thomas Crispe and Elizabeth Steward. He was baptised on 23 May 1562. He was a member of the Salters Company. He was married to Hester (née Ireland) and had eight sons including Nicholas, Samuel and Tobias and three daughters, including Elizabeth.^[4]

He died on 3 November 1625^[5] shortly after being elected Sheriff^[6] and is buried in St Mildred, Bread Street.^[7] His lengthy will was proved on 7 November 1625 at the Prerogative Court of Canterbury.^[8] In his will, he made bequests to the poor of Bread Street, the town of Marshfield and the Officers of the Salters' Company.^[9]