William Gerard of Garswood, Son and heir apparent of Sir William Gerard of Brynn, later of Garswood
Dates: Active 1649-1667
Biography
Lancashire gentleman appointed receiver of the Abram estate in 1649 under an arrangement that included a remainder to his use.
Notes / Sources
His role began as receiver and trustee-like fiduciary; the direct conveyance of the estate in 1667 was to Richard Hilton.
Research sources:
- W. Farrer and J. Brownbill, A History of the County of Lancaster, Volume IV, 1911, Abram section, p. 113, note 20, citing Palatinate of Lancaster Feet of Fines, bundles 146, membranes 111 and 180, membrane 17, and J. Leyland, Abram, p. 12. — https://archive.org/stream/cu31924088434562/cu31924088434562_djvu.txt
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