I was interested to read Laurel Sayer's message about the Metcalfe/Sayer connection to Hood Grange in Yorkshire. I am trying to establish a connection with this branch of the Metcalfe family and my own. I can confirm is that the Metcalfe family of Hood Grange were definitely Catholics, and for this reason they lost their lands in about 1598-1600. Gilbert Metcalfe, who was head of the family at the time had purchased properties in various other parts of Yorkshire in anticipation of the impending eviction. The information as I have it is as follows:Eldest son George moved to Bedale, Anthony moved to Stanwick near Richmond, and John to Tanton near Stokesley. Other children were Leonard, James and Agnes, about whom I have no further information. I have a copy of John's will, but I don't know if one exists for Anthony. I hope this may be of some use in your research. Regards Graham Metcalf