christopher danby (1582–1624) married francis parker, daughter of sir edward parker, 12th baron morley. when he died in 1624 he was succeeded by his son sir thomas danby (1610–1660) who was a colonel in the royal army and sheriff of yorkshire. he married katherine wandesford, daughter of christopher wandesford, lord-deputy of ireland. when he died in 1660 the hall passed to his son thomas danby (1631–1667) who was the first mayor of leeds. his children died young so the property was inherited by his brother christopher danby (1636–1689). he married anne colepepper, daughter of colonel edward colepepper. his successor was his son sir abstrupus danby.