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Sir Knight James Metcalfe 1460–1539 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Jul 1460

Birth Location: Nappa, Hall, Wensley, Yorkshire, England

Death Date: 20 Sep 1539

Death Location: Askrigg, Richmondshire District, North Yorkshire, England

Father: Thomas Lancaster

Mother: Lady Hertlington

Spouse(s): Jane Pigot

Children(s): Lady Metcalfe

In 1460, Sir Knight James Metcalfe entered the world in Nappa, Hall, Wensley, Yorkshire, England, born to Thomas Metcalfe Chancellor Of The Duchy Of Lancaster And Lady Elizabeth Hertlington. Sir Knight James Metcalfe married Jane Pigot, and had children including Lady Margaret Metcalfe. Sir Knight James Metcalfe passed away in 1539 in Askrigg, Richmondshire District, North Yorkshire, England.

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Biography

  • In 1460, Sir Knight James Metcalfe entered the world in Nappa, Hall, Wensley, Yorkshire, England, born to Thomas Metcalfe Chancellor Of The Duchy Of Lancaster And Lady Elizabeth Hertlington.
  • Sir Knight James Metcalfe married Jane Pigot, and had children including Lady Margaret Metcalfe.
  • Sir Knight James Metcalfe passed away in 1539 in Askrigg, Richmondshire District, North Yorkshire, England.

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Sir Metcalfe's Ancestors

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Sir Metcalfe
1460–1539
Birth Place: Nappa, Hall, Wensley, Yorkshire, England
Parents
Thomas Metcalfe, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
1436–1504
Nappa, Yorkshire, England
Lady (Elizabeth) Hertlington
1436–1473
Nappa, Yorkshire, , England
Grandparents
Capt (Sir James) Metcalfe
1389–1471
Nappa, Wensleydale, England
Lady (Gelsone De) Ireby
1395–1439
Ireby Hall, Tatham, Lancashire, England
William Hertlington
1403–1490
Nappa, Yorkshire, England
Lady (Isabel Stanley Baroness of) Stockport
1406–1435
Lathom House, Lathom (Lancashire) England
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Sir Metcalfe's Descendants

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Sir (Knight James) Metcalfe (16 Jul 1460–20 Sep 1539) m. Jane Pigot (5 Aug 1492–abt 1597)
  1. 1. Lady (Margaret) Metcalfe 1520–1566 m. William ((Lord)) Hilton 1516–1562
    1. 1. Sir (William (Mark Roger) Hilton, Knight, 10th Baron of Sunderland) V 1555–1605 m. Lady (Ellen) Mainwaring 1555–1606
      1. 1. Rebecca (M) Hilton 1602–1673 m. Gov. (Thomas Roberts) Senior 1600–1673
        1. 1. William Roberts 1617–1675 m. Joanne (Thrill) West 1630–1693

Sir Metcalfe's Timeline

2 Records

1460
16 Jul 1460
Birth of Sir Knight James Metcalfe in Nappa, Hall, Wensley, Yorkshire, England
Nappa, Hall, Wensley, Yorkshire, England
1539
20 Sep 1539
Age 79
Death of Sir Knight James Metcalfe in Nappa, Hall, Wensley, Yorkshire, England
Nappa, Hall, Wensley, Yorkshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Jul 1460
    Event Place: Nappa, Hall, Wensley, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Nappa
    Record Source: Burke’s Family Records (Indexed)

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Sep 1539
    Event Place: Nappa, Hall, Wensley, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Askrigg, Richmondshire District, North Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

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