Hugh Graves

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]