Hugh Graves | |
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Member of the England Parliament for York | |
In office 1571–1572 | |
Preceded by | William Watson Ralph Hall |
Succeeded by | Gregory Paycock/Robert Askwith |
In office 1572–1584 | |
Preceded by | Gregory Paycock/Robert Askwith |
Succeeded by | William Robinson Robert Brooke |
Personal details | |
Nationality | English |
Hugh Graves was one of two Members of the Parliament of England for the constituency of York in 1571 and 1572.
Hugh was born the third son of Robert and Effame Graves of Cleckheaton in 1516. He married twice. Firstly to Helen,who died in 1561 and secondly to a widow,Elizabeth Robinson. [1] Hugh was part of the Yorkshire branch of the notable Gloucestershire Graves amongst whose ancestors was Admiral Lord Graves. [2]
He was made a freeman of the city of York in 1540 and held the offices of chamberlain (1554–55),sheriff (1559–60) and Lord Mayor (1578–79). [3] A weaver,by trade,he was able to acquire leases on several properties in St Saviourgate,Markgate and Castlegate. He was chosen to be MP for the city twice. [1]
He died on 20 November 1589 and is buried in All Saints' Church,Pavement,York. [1]
Christopher Topham,member of Parliament for York,was the son of York merchant and Sheriff for the city of York Christopher Topham and his wife Ann,a daughter of Percival Levett,merchant of York and also formerly a Sheriff for the city of York. Topham was married to Susan Micklethwait,daughter of Elias Micklethwait,York merchant and member of Parliament as well as twice the mayor of York.
William Robinson was one of two Members of the Parliament of England for the constituency of York between 1584 and 1586 and then again between 1588 and 1593.
Robert Brooke was one of two Members of the Parliament of England for the constituency of York between 1584 and 1586 and also between 1586 and 1588.
William Hilliard,also known as Hildyard was one of two Members of the Parliament of England for the constituency of York between 1586 and 1588.
Ralph Hall was one of two Members of the Parliament of England for the constituency of York between 1562 and 1571 and then again in another session in 1571.
William Holme was one of two Members of the Parliament of England for the constituency of York serving in five parliaments between 1547 and 1558.
Robert Paycock was one of two Members of the Parliament of England for the constituency of York in 1558.
William Coupland was one of two Members of the Parliament of England for the constituency of York from the November 1554 session to 1555.
Richard White was one of two Members of the Parliament of England for the constituency of York for the short session between April and November 1554.
Robert Hall was one of two Members of the Parliament of England for the constituency of York on two occasions between 1545–47 and October 1553 and April 1554.
John Hogeson was one of two members of the Parliament of England for the constituency of York on two occasions between 1539 and 1542 and from 1542 to 1547.
Sir George Lawson was one of two Members of the Parliament of England for the constituency of York on two occasions from 1529 to 1533 and from 1533 to 1536.
Thomas Burton was one of two Members of the Parliament of England for the constituency of York on two occasions between 1529–1533 and from 1533–1536
John Norman was one of two Members of the Parliament of England for the constituency of York on two occasions between 1523 and his death in 1525.
William Nelson was one of two Members of the Parliament of England for the constituency of York on four consecutive terms between 1504 and 1523.
Thomas Drawswerd was one of two Members of the Parliament of England for the constituency of York between 1512 and 1515.
William Ormshead was one of two Members of the Parliament of England for the constituency of York on two occasions.
William Bowes was one of two Members of the Parliament of England for the constituency of York on four occasions.
William Wright was one of two Members of the Parliament of England for the constituency of York on one occasions.
John Northby was one of two Members of the Parliament of England for the constituency of York on two occasions.