 This occurred on the first Sunday of Lent, i.e.on Sunday 25 February 1235.The "Melrose Chronicle" however, supportive of Gilbert and his election, failed to note the significance of those who did not elect him, as the "prior and convent" of Whithorn believed that they enjoyed the right of election, and it is not clear who in Galloway actually did support Gilbert's election except the Archdeacon of Galloway, Michael.