He was the eldest son of Thomas Massinger, who was a sheriff and mayor of Gloucester.
The family were close and his father's sister was Joan Cooke who founded the Crypt School in Gloucester.
[1] William was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Gloucester in November 1554, 1555 and 1571.
[2] He married Elizabeth, and had 3 sons (including Arthur and Richard) and a daughter.
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