Background
He was born Wilson Gale, the eldest son of John Gale of Highhead Castle, Cumberland by Sarah, only child of Christopher Wilson of Bardsea Hall, Urswick. Through his mother Wilson Gale was to become representative of the family of Braddyll of Conishead Priory near Ulverston, and in consequence he added that name to his own in 1776.
Career
Gale-Braddyll was High Sheriff of Lancashire in 1778, Member of Parliament for Lancaster 1780-1784 and for Carlisle 1790. In 1803 he was appointed colonel in the 3rd Royal Lancashire, or Prince Regent"s Own, Regiment of Militia. And Groom of the Royal Bedchamber in 1809.
As well as Thomas (later Thomas Richmond-Gale-Braddyll) the couple had three married daughters.
They are commemorated by a memorial inscription in Ulverston church.
Membership
15th Parliament of Great Britain. 17th Parliament of Great Britain]
Members of the family were painted several times by Joshua Reynolds in 1788 and 1789.