Robert Gale (1527 - abt. 1567)

Born 1527 in England

Ancestors

Husband of Anne (Clapham) Gale — married 1549 in Beamsley, Yorkshire, England

Descendants

Died about 1567 at about age 40 in Rufforth, Yorkshire, England

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Biography

Robert Francis Gale was born about 1527 in England. Francis was the son of George Gale Esq (1497-1556) and Mary (Lord) Gale (abt.1500-1557)

He was a Treasurer of the Royal Mint. ^[1]

Name: Robert Francis GALE^[2]

Christening: Date: 1556 in Akeham Grange, Yorkshire, England

Marriage Francis Gale married to Anne (Clapham) Thwhaite, widow of John Thwhaite of Marston, and daughter of William Clapham (ca. 1477 - 11/10/1540) and his wife, Margaret Middleton Clapham (ca. 1482 - ??) of Beamsley in Craven, Yorkshire.^[3] Anne went on to marry John Ingleby, Governor of Leeth, Scotland, ^[4]

Children Francis and Anne had children: see research notes

Burial: 09 DEC 1561 His will is held by the West Yorkshire Archive Service, Leeds ^[5]

Research Notes / Suggested Actions

1) It is Acomb Grange not Akeham, although sometimes written as. (see his Will and Kaner, Jennifer History of Acomb Grange). Probate copy of the will of Francis Gale of Acomb Grange, esq., made 28 Nov 1561 (This record is held by West Yorkshire Archive Service, Leeds):

Bequeathing his soul to God and St. Mary, leaving money to 'my Curat' and the parish clerk, silver to his wife and son, a 15 year lease of his house in York to his 'brother' Sir William Malorie, a lease of land in Catton to his 'brother' Ralph Hall and land and rents in Wilberfoss and Newton to his children... ^[6]

2) His name was Francis and not Robert Francis. (V unusual to use middle names at this time). [6]

3) Six children are attributed to Francis on this profile. Archer says 4; This needs verifying as to which list is accurate: ^[7]

1. George, b. c. 1553, d. young and was buried at Old Rufforth.
2. George, b. c. 1554, d. young and was buried at Old Rufforth.
3. Robert Gale (abt.1554-)
4. Mary, b. c. 1558/59, m. c. 1579, James Thwaite of Marston and had issue: 1 son and 3 daus.

4) Christening date appears to be an error? should be in 1520s...

Sources

1. ↑ Pedigree of Gale. Compiled by Roger Gale, Esq. held by Cambridge University [1]
2. ↑ Source: #S46
3. ↑ Mandell, Gayle N., (2011-2012) "Chapter 1 - James Gale (ca. 1445 - Aft. 1523) of Thrintoft, Yorkshire." Archive.org (24 Feb 2017) citing Rosamond Porter's manuscript on the Gales.
4. ↑ Dugdale's Visitation of Yorkshire, with additions edited by J W Clay FSA [2]
5. ↑ West Yorkshire Archive Service, Leeds. WYL826/379 - Ingleby of Lawkland MISCELLANEOUS WILLS Probate copy of the will of Francis Gale of Acomb Grange, esq., made 28 Nov 1561 [3]
6. ↑ West Yorkshire Archive Service, Leeds Reference: WYL826/379 Probate copy of the will of Francis Gale of Acomb Grange, esq., made 28 Nov 1561 UK National Archives. WYL826 - Ingilby of Lawkland MISCELLANEOUS WILLS [[4]membership may be required. accessed 1.9.2022
7. ↑ [5]

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