1567–1599
- From 1567 Sheriffs were Sheriffs of Essex only
- 1570: James Altham
- 1572: Sir Thomas Mildmay
- 1575: John Petre, 1st Baron Petre of Ingatestone Hall
- 1577: Gabriel (later Sir Gabriel) Poyntz of North Ockendon
- 1579: Sir Henry Capell
- 1580: Sir Thomas Barrington
- 1580: Thomas Darcy
- 1587: Robert Wroth
- 1589: Gabriel (later Sir Gabriel) Poyntz of North Ockendon
- 1589: Arthur Harris
- 1594: William Ayloffe (son of William, HS 1564)
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