Cecily Elizabeth Cheney 1455–1527
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Cecily Cheney in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees
Researchers connected through Cecily Cheney 1455–1527
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Biography
Cecily Elizabeth Cheney was born in 1455 in Pinhoe, Devon, England. Cecily Elizabeth Cheney married sir william courtenay knight lord of powderham 1st earl of devon lancastrian loyal to henry tudor, and had children including james courtenay, sir william iii courtenay 2nd earl of devon and powerham lord high sheriff of devon. Cecily Elizabeth Cheney passed away in 1527 in Tiverton, Devon, England.
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1Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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2Record Colonial Families of the USA
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Cecily Cheney
This ancestor line traces from Cralle Manor, Warbleton, Sussex, England (1421) to Pinhoe, Devon, England (1455) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Cecily Cheney (1455–1527) was born in Pinhoe, Devon, England and died in Tiverton, Devon, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Cecily in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
Related Records
Cecily Cheney's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record