John Lambert of Calton, Esquire, lord of Airton, later associated with Calton Hall and Malhamdale estates
Dates: floruit early to late sixteenth century; exact dates not established here
Biography
John Lambert was a lawyer and administrator who rose to prominence in Craven and acquired substantial property in Malhamdale. He served in offices connected with the county palatine of Lancaster and the Council of the North and established the Lambert family's local landed position.
Notes / Sources
The biography is supported in outline by the local historical account; the manor link is directly supported by the deed abstracts.
Research sources:
- J. W. Morkill, History of Kirkby Malhamdale, quoted in Calton Hall history; Yorkshire Archaeological Society Calton Deed catalogue, entries for 1536, 1544, 1560 and 1573. — https://www.kirkbymalham.info/KMI/calton/caltonhall.html
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