Sir William Samwell was an Auditor of the Exchequer to Queen Elizabeth I of England. He was knighted at the coronation of King James I of England in 1603.

His son-in-law is James Harrington

James Harrington

James Harrington was an English political theorist of classical republicanism, best known for his controversial work, The Commonwealth of Oceana .-Early life:...

 (1611–1677), English political philosopher, best known for his controversial work, Oceana.

His grandson is William Samwell

William Samwell (architect)

William Samwell was an English architect. He was born in Dean's Yard, Westminster, to Anthony Samwell, son of Sir William Samwell, Auditor of the Exchequer to Queen Elizabeth I....

 (1628–1676), English architect.

The Samwell Baronets

Samwell Baronets

The Samwell Baronetcy, of Upton in the County of Northampton, was a title in the Baronetage of England. It was created on 22 December 1675 Thomas Samwell, later Member of Parliament for Northamptonshire and Northampton. He was the great-grandson of Sir William Samwell, Auditor of the Exchequer to...

 were created for his great-grandson Sir Thomas Samwell, 1st Baronet

Sir Thomas Samwell, 1st Baronet

Sir Thomas Samwell, 1st Baronet was a Member of Parliament for Northamptonshire from 1689 to 1690 and Northampton from 1690 to 1694....

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