People: Stanley, Elizabeth

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