Sir William Fairfax, of Steeton, was knighted by Queen Elizabeth 1562. He m. Mabel, dau. of Sir Henry Curwen, of Workington, and had by her five sons and four daus.; of whom the eldest Philip (Sir), m. Frances, 2nd dau. of Edmond Sheffield, 1st Earl of Mulgrave, and had with other issue, William (Sir), of whom we treat....
