Benjamin Lambert of Airton, Esquire, heir and successor to John Lambert's Malhamdale estate
Dates: died 1598
Biography
Benjamin Lambert was a late-sixteenth-century Craven gentleman and heir to the Lambert estates in Airton, Calton and neighbouring parts of Malhamdale. His estate and will became the subject of a family dispute after his death.
Notes / Sources
The 1597 date for possession and 1598 death are supplied by the consulted historical research account; the 1567 and 1588 deeds provide the earlier succession context.
Research sources:
- Yorkshire Archaeological Society Calton Deed catalogue, entries C91 and C110; research account citing J. W. Morkill and Farr, John Lambert. — https://www.kirkbymalham.info/KMI/malhamdale/caltondeeds.html
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