Who was Elizabeth Taylor?

Elizabeth Taylor (1596–1653) was born in Wellsborough, Leicestershire, , England and died in Westbriar, Henrico Co., VA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Elizabeth Taylor 1596–1653

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 08 Oct 1596 · Wellsborough, Leicestershire, , England

Died 16 Feb 1653 · Westbriar, Henrico Co., VA

Father Thomas Wilsborough Taylor 10Th Ggf

Mother Agnes Miller

Siblings Anne Taylor 9Th Mggm, Jane Taylor, John Taylor, Maria Or Moravia Taylor, Thomas Taylor

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Wilsborough Taylor 10Th Ggf

Agnes Miller

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No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Elizabeth Taylor began in 1596 in Wellsborough, Leicestershire, England. Elizabeth Taylor passed away in 1653 in Westbriar, Henrico Co., VA.

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1596

Birth of Elizabeth Taylor in Wellsborough, Leicestershire, England

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1653

Death of Elizabeth Taylor in Westbriar, Henrico Co., VA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Taylor

This ancestor line traces from Shadoxhurst, Kent, England (1530) to Wellsborough, Leicestershire, , England (1596) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Elizabeth Taylor (1596–1653) was born in Wellsborough, Leicestershire, , England and died in Westbriar, Henrico Co., VA. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth 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 3 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.
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