Galfrid Gilbert of Compton is shown at the head of the Gilbert family pedigree for the Visitation of Devon in 1564[1]with wife Joan Compton (daughter of William Compton of Compton) and son William Gilbert.
Compton Castle was originally held by the de Compton family. The marriage of Joan de Compton to Geoffrey Gilbert heralded the Gilbert family becoming its owners.
Thanks to Terry Wright for starting this profile.
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