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Rawstorne , Sir , William , d 1684 , Knight , alderman and sheriff of the City of London
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Sir William Rawstorne (died 1684), citizen and grocer, was alderman of Lime Street ward 1678-84 and sheriff 1677-8. His son William Rawstorne, citizen and grocer, was nominated sheriff in 1735 but not elected. He was also of New Hall, Preston, Lancashire.