William Gorges, Esquire or gentleman, lessee of Alderton
Dates: Active late 16th century; died 1584 according to commonly cited biographical sources, but not verified here
Biography
William Gorges was a sixteenth-century landholder associated with Alderton who built a substantial mansion there in 1582.
Notes / Sources
The manor connection is supported by estate and archaeological sources; the exact term of his lease was not located.
Research sources:
- Grafton Estate, 'Alderton History'; Northamptonshire Historic Environment Record, 'Site of Alderton Manor House', Monument 4745/4/1; Alderton, Northamptonshire parish history. — https://her.northamptonshire.gov.uk/Monument/MNN24695
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