John Snell (1638–1717) was a member of the British House of Commons representing Exeter from 1702 to 1708.
John Snell of Thurlestone Devon and was born about 1638.
He was nominated an alderman when King Charles II of England presented a new charter to the city in 1684.
Foster describes him as "An alderman of the city of Exeter what he hath to do as well to his own honour as that of the city, several times represented in parliament "[citation needed] He remained MP for Exeter from 1702 to 1708.
Snell married Anne Wakerell of Chawleigh, Devon[1] on 25 July 1656 at Saint Peter Cathedral.