About Hugh Graves
Lived 1516 – 1589 (aged 72–73). Hugh Graves was a politician.
Hugh Graves was one of two Members of the Parliament of England for the constituency of York in 1571 and 1572.
Life and politics 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. Hugh was part of the Yorkshire branch of the notable Gloucestershire Graves amongst whose ancestors was Admiral Lord Graves.
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). 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.
He died on 20 November 1589 and is buried in All Saints' Church, Pavement, York.
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