William Samwell (Auditor of the Exchequer)

Sir William Samwell of Northampton and Upton 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 nephew was James Harrington, English political philosopher, best known for his controversial work, Oceana.
His grandson was William [Samwell (architect)|William Samwell], English architect.
The Samwell baronets were created for his great-grandson Sir Thomas Samwell, 1st Baronet.