Sir Abraham Whaley, The 2nd Baron of Westfield

Sir Abraham Whaley was born the only son of Sir Cohen Whaley, The Baron of Westfield and his wife The Lady Catherine Whaley (née. Gore), The Baroness of Westfield. Through his mother Abraham was a grandson of Camilla Gore, The Duchess of Easthampton and Sir Edward Gore, The 2nd Duke of Easthampton.

Abraham was a Lord of the Bedchamber to King Henry II of Wessex.

Abraham ascended to his father's titles of "Baron of Westfield" and "Lord Whaley" as a child, after the death of his father. He lived with his mother and governesses at Hallbram Castle, as well as spending time at the residence of his relatives.

Abraham was created a Lord of the Bedchamber to King Henry II of Wessex during his minority by The Duke of Worcester. The Baron of Westfield served in this position until his mid-teenage years, but Abraham and Henry remained close friends, and eventually he was reinstated once Henry married.

As Abraham reached his majority, he took on the nickname "The Handsome Baron" or "The Gorgeous Lord". Abraham became known for his good looks and charm by many members of the aristocracy. This not only made him very notable, but added to his credentials as a good match for marriage.

Being the grandson of Camila Gore, The Duchess of Easthampton, Abraham was related to a number of high ranking noblemen/women. His aunts and uncles included: The 2nd Duke and Duchess of Dorchester ; The 3rd Duke and Duchess of Easthampton; and The 4th Earl and Countess of Medford. His cousins included: The Lady Anna Beaufort, The Duchess of Beverly; Sir Oscar Mortimer, The Duke of Dorchester ; Lady Barbra Lascelles, The Viscountess Dudley; Lady Camilla Gore; Lady Olivia Gore; Sir Edward Gore; _, _.

Abraham's mother arranged a marriage between himself and the daughter of The Duke and Duchess of Salem: The Lady Jane Seymour. Jane was quite a beauty, and the two quickly fell into a deep love. The couple moved into their new home of Hillsborough Castle.

There wedding was attended by: The Viscount Dudley, The Viscountess Dudley, The Duke and Duchess of Salem, The Duchess of Worcester representing the Royal family, the Duchess of Easthampton, The Duke and Duchess of Beverly The Duke of Chelsea Lady Barbra Lascelles The Duke of Dorchester The Dowager Duchess of Dorchester Lord Richard Gore Sir Brandon Seymour

King Henry II was unable to attend as was The Duke of Easthampton and The Earl and Countess of Medford.

Family
The couple together had three children: