People: Stanley, Elizabeth
Surname
Stanley
Forename
Elizabeth
Alternative Surname
Downes
Sex
Female
Marital Status
Married
Spouse Name
Roger Downes
Remarks
Elizabeth Stanley was the daughter of Thomas Stanley of Alderley. Married to Roger Downes of Shrigley while underage, their marriage was ratified once they reached maturity. She had three or four daughters, one of whom died in infancy. Elizabeth died before March 1593 when Roger married again.
Sources:
J. P. Earwaker, East Cheshire Past and Present, vol. 2, p. 603.
George Ormerod, The History of the County Palatine and City of Chester, vol. iii, p. 578.
Causes
EDC 5/1566/7– party