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Lady Margaret Agnes Holmes (Countess of Ashton) 1523–1583

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

6 researchers on YourRoots have Lady Ashton) 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 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 Jan 1523 · St James, Suffolk, England
Died 22 Jan 1583 · Rumburgh, Suffolk, England
Father Reverend Sir Knight John Richard Iv Earl Of Ashton Lawrence
Mother Lady Clair (1510–1583)
Spouse John Lawrence Ii
Children Lady Elizabeth Rachel Lawrence

Researchers connected through Lady Ashton) 1523–1583

and 4 more tree owners connected with Lady Ashton) 1523–1583

Biography

The story of Lady Margaret Agnes Holmes (Countess of Ashton) began in 1523 in St James, Suffolk, England. Lady Margaret Agnes Holmes (Countess of Ashton) married john lawrence ii, and had children including lady elizabeth rachel lawrence. Lady Margaret Agnes Holmes (Countess of Ashton) passed away in 1583 in Rumburgh, Suffolk, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1523
Birth of Lady Margaret Agnes Holmes (Countess of Ashton) in St James, Suffolk, England
Birth
1583
Death of Lady Margaret Agnes Holmes (Countess of Ashton) in Rumburgh, Suffolk, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lady Ashton)

This ancestor line traces from Rumburgh, Suffolk, England (1500) to St James, Suffolk, England (1523) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lady Ashton) (1523–1583) was born in St James, Suffolk, England and died in Rumburgh, Suffolk, England. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Lady 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.

Lady Ashton)'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lady Margaret Agnes Holmes (Countess of Ashton) PTP
1523–1583
St James, Suffolk, England
Parents
Unknown
Lady Elizabeth Holt "Countess Warburton" Holmes-Lawrence St. Clair PTP
1510–1583
Rumburgh, Suffolk, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Lady Ashton)'s Descendants