John Greenhalgh (governor)
Encyclopedia
John Greenhalgh was the governor of the Isle of Man
.
Greenhalgh was the only son of Thomas Greenhalgh of Brandlesholme
Hall in the parish of Bury, Lancashire, by Mary, daughter of Robert Holte of Ashworth Hall in the same parish, was born before 1597. His father dying in 1599, his mother married Sir Richard Assheton of Middleton, Lancashire
, by whom Greenhalgh was brought up. He was well educated and travelled abroad.
On the death of his grandfather, John Greenhalgh, he succeeded to Brandlesholme Hall, was on the commission of the peace for and deputy-lieutenant of the county of Lancaster
, and was appointed governor of the Isle of Man
by the James Stanley, 7th Earl of Derby
in 1640. In 1642 he was discharged as a royalist
from the commission of the peace by order of the House of Commons of England
. He fought under the Earl of Derby at the head of three hundred Manxmen at the battle of Wigan Lane in August 1651, greatly distinguished himself at Worcester
(3 September), when he saved the colours from capture by tearing them from the standard and wrapping them round his person, was severely wounded in a subsequent affair with Major Edge, when the Earl of Derby was taken prisoner, but made good his escape to the Isle of Man, and there died of his wound, and was buried at Malew
, 19 September 1651.
His estates were confiscated. Greenhalgh married thrice: first, on 30 January 1608-9, Alice, daughter of the Rev. William Massey, rector of Wilmslow
, Cheshire; secondly, Mary, daughter of William Ashton of Clegg Hall
, Lancashire; and thirdly, Alice, daughter of George Chadderton of Lees
, near Oldham
. He had issue three sons and three daughters.
Governor of the Isle of Man
The following were Governors of the Isle of Man:*Sir Thomas Gerrard *Peter Legh *John Ireland*John Greenhalgh *William Christian *Isaac Barrow *Nicholas Stanley *Charles Zedenno Stanley...
.
Greenhalgh was the only son of Thomas Greenhalgh of Brandlesholme
Brandlesholme
Brandlesholme is a suburb north of Bury in Greater Manchester, England, half-way between Bury town centre and Ramsbottom.Brandlesholme Road is the main road through the area. At its furthermost south junction it meets with Tottington Road and Crostons Road, providing access to Bury Town Centre...
Hall in the parish of Bury, Lancashire, by Mary, daughter of Robert Holte of Ashworth Hall in the same parish, was born before 1597. His father dying in 1599, his mother married Sir Richard Assheton of Middleton, Lancashire
Middleton, Lancashire
Middleton is a village and civil parish within the City of Lancaster in Lancashire, England, between Heysham and Overton. It had a population of 521 recorded in the 2001 census....
, by whom Greenhalgh was brought up. He was well educated and travelled abroad.
On the death of his grandfather, John Greenhalgh, he succeeded to Brandlesholme Hall, was on the commission of the peace for and deputy-lieutenant of the county of Lancaster
Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire
This is a list of people who have served as Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire.-References:* The Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, Lancashire County Council...
, and was appointed governor of the Isle of Man
Isle of Man
The Isle of Man , otherwise known simply as Mann , is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, within the British Isles. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann. The Lord of Mann is...
by the James Stanley, 7th Earl of Derby
James Stanley, 7th Earl of Derby
James Stanley, 7th Earl of Derby KG was a supporter of the Royalist cause in the English Civil War.Born at Knowsley, he is sometimes styled the Great Earl of Derby, eldest son of William Stanley, 6th Earl of Derby and Lady Elizabeth de Vere. During his father's life he was known as Lord Strange...
in 1640. In 1642 he was discharged as a royalist
Cavalier
Cavalier was the name used by Parliamentarians for a Royalist supporter of King Charles I and son Charles II during the English Civil War, the Interregnum, and the Restoration...
from the commission of the peace by order of the House of Commons of England
House of Commons of England
The House of Commons of England was the lower house of the Parliament of England from its development in the 14th century to the union of England and Scotland in 1707, when it was replaced by the House of Commons of Great Britain...
. He fought under the Earl of Derby at the head of three hundred Manxmen at the battle of Wigan Lane in August 1651, greatly distinguished himself at Worcester
Worcester
The City of Worcester, commonly known as Worcester, , is a city and county town of Worcestershire in the West Midlands of England. Worcester is situated some southwest of Birmingham and north of Gloucester, and has an approximate population of 94,000 people. The River Severn runs through the...
(3 September), when he saved the colours from capture by tearing them from the standard and wrapping them round his person, was severely wounded in a subsequent affair with Major Edge, when the Earl of Derby was taken prisoner, but made good his escape to the Isle of Man, and there died of his wound, and was buried at Malew
Malew
Malew is a parish in the Isle of Man. It is in the sheading of Rushen together with the neighbouring parishes of Rushen and Arbory.Malew parish covers an area from Langness Peninsula and Scarlett up to Foxdale, and includes the villages of Ballasalla, St Mark's and Derbyhaven. The area includes...
, 19 September 1651.
His estates were confiscated. Greenhalgh married thrice: first, on 30 January 1608-9, Alice, daughter of the Rev. William Massey, rector of Wilmslow
Wilmslow
-Economy:Wilmslow is well known, like Alderley Edge, for having many famous residents, notably footballers, stars of Coronation Street and rich North West businessmen. The town is part of the so-called Golden Triangle in the north west together with Alderley Edge and Prestbury...
, Cheshire; secondly, Mary, daughter of William Ashton of Clegg Hall
Clegg Hall
Clegg Hall is a 17th-century hall in Littleborough, Greater Manchester . It is situated just outside Smithy Bridge, Greater Manchester.The "Clegg" in the name of the current hall refers to the location rather than the local family by the same surname – the house was built by a Theophilus...
, Lancashire; and thirdly, Alice, daughter of George Chadderton of Lees
Lees, Greater Manchester
The village consists of a small cluster of shops and businesses on either side of the A669 Lees Road, surrounded by some terraced houses and some small estates...
, near Oldham
Oldham
Oldham is a large town in Greater Manchester, England. It lies amid the Pennines on elevated ground between the rivers Irk and Medlock, south-southeast of Rochdale, and northeast of the city of Manchester...
. He had issue three sons and three daughters.