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Genealogy
Lineage & descent
The documented Gibson bloodline from the Norman Conquest to the present day, including the rumored descent from Hugh de Payens.
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About the estate
The keeper of
the record
An archive dedicated to the Gibson bloodline, the Knights Templar, and the Yorkshire estates of Wheldrake and Warter Priory.
Our purpose
A family, an order,
a living heritage
This archive exists to preserve and share the documented history of Lord Neil B. Gibson — his ancestry, his titles, and the centuries of Templar tradition woven through his lineage.
Lord Neil B. Gibson was born at Walton Hall, West Yorkshire, on September 10th, 1963. His journey through life has been one of stewardship — acquiring lands, retaining his Lord title, and safeguarding the historical record that connects his family to the founding fathers of the Knights Templar.
Pursuant to the Law of Property Act of 1925, the titles Lord of Wheldrake and Warter Priory are held under the Assignor Asset, claimed as incorporeal rights to the said style and title. These estates sit within a 25-mile radius of each other in the heart of Yorkshire.
The Gibson surname — Scottish and English, derived from the mediaeval personal name Gib, a short form of Gilbert — traces back to the Norman Invasion of 1066. The name Gilbert, introduced by followers of William the Conqueror, is composed of the Germanic elements Gisil (noble youth) and berht (bright or famous).
This archive gathers the genealogical research, the estate charters, and the Templar essays into a single, accessible record for future generations.
What we preserve
Three pillars
of the archive
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Estates
Wheldrake · Warter Priory
The charters, histories, and architectural records of Walton Hall and the surrounding Yorkshire estates.
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The Order
Knights Templar · Britain
The Templar story in Scotland and England — from the crusades to Bannockburn and the voyage of Henry Sinclair.