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Lady Emma Elizabeth Edney, Countess of Edney - Tisdale Lady of Deanly Berkshire 1537–1597

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Full name consistent across 14 independent trees

Birth year and location consistent across 14 trees

Death year and location consistent across 14 trees

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A Reliability

Reliability Score: A

Strong — based on the source tree

Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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14 researchers on YourRoots have Lady Berkshire 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 14 independent trees, with linked records

Born 28 Jun 1537 · Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England

Died 28 Jun 1597 · Wiveliscombe, Taunton Deane Borough, Somerset, England

Father Sir John Pytt Ednye

Mother Lady Anstie Tomson Hyde Spicer

Spouse Richard Bennet 3 12

Children Agnes Bennet, Barbara Bennett Szerllp, Elizabeth Bennett, John Bennett, Martha Bennett, Ralph Bennett 3 12, Robert Bennet, Thomas Bennet, William Bennet

Siblings Edith , Robert Edney, William Edney

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Immediate Family

Parents

Sir John Pytt Ednye

Lady Anstie Tomson Hyde Spicer

Spouse(s)

Children

Barbara Bennett Szerllp

Biography

In 1537, Lady Emma Elizabeth Edney, Countess of Edney - Tisdale Lady of Deanly Berkshire entered the world in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England, born to sir john pytt ednye and lady anstie tomson hyde spicer. Lady Emma Elizabeth Edney, Countess of Edney - Tisdale Lady of Deanly Berkshire married richard bennet 3 12, robert bennet, thomas bennett, and had children including agnes bennet, barbara bennett szerllp, elizabeth bennett, john bennett, martha bennett, ralph bennett 3 12, robert bennet, thomas bennet, william bennet. Lady Emma Elizabeth Edney, Countess of Edney - Tisdale Lady of Deanly Berkshire passed away in 1597 in Wiveliscombe, Taunton Deane Borough, Somerset, England.

Sources

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Record British Chancery Records, 1386-1558
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Record Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-22
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Marriage Records Dorset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812
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Marriage Records England & Wales Marriages, 1538-1988
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Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980
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Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Baptism Records Liverpool, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1919
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Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812
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Church Records Shropshire, England, Extracted Church of England Parish Records
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Military U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934
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Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Military UK, British Army World War I Service Records, 1914-1920
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Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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Marriage Records Norfolk, England, Church of England Baptism, Marriages, and Burials
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Marriage Records Wiltshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
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Record Cheshire, England, Select Bishop's Transcripts
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Marriage Records Essex, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
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Marriage Records Norfolk, England, Transcripts of Church of England Baptism, Marriage and Burial Registers
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Marriage Records Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials
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Marriage Records Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
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Marriage Records Warwickshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials
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Church Records Bristol, England, Select Church of England Parish Registers
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Marriage Records Derbyshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
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Church Records England, Select Dorset Church of England Parish Registers
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Marriage Records Oxfordshire, England, Church of England Baptism, Marriages, and Burials
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Marriage Records Surrey, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
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Church Records Cheshire, England, Parish Registers
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Military UK, World War i Pension Ledgers and Index Cards
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Marriage Records Westminster, London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
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Church Records Jamaica, Church of England Parish Register Transcripts
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Record Ancestry Family Tree
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Record London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1923
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Record UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

Life Timeline

1537

Birth of Lady Emma Elizabeth Edney, Countess of Edney - Tisdale Lady of Deanly Berkshire in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England

Birth

1575

Lady Emma Elizabeth Edney, Countess of Edney - Tisdale Lady of Deanly Berkshire was baptized in Abbotsbury, Dorset, England

Baptism

1597

Death of Lady Emma Elizabeth Edney, Countess of Edney - Tisdale Lady of Deanly Berkshire in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England

Death

1635

Lady Emma Elizabeth Edney, Countess of Edney - Tisdale Lady of Deanly Berkshire was baptized in Wiltshire, England

Baptism

1714

Lady Emma Elizabeth Edney, Countess of Edney - Tisdale Lady of Deanly Berkshire was baptized in Garsington, Oxfordshire, England

Baptism

1849

Lady Emma Elizabeth Edney, Countess of Edney - Tisdale Lady of Deanly Berkshire was baptized in Bridport, Dorset, England

Baptism

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lady Berkshire

This ancestor line traces from Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England (1512) to Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England (1537) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Lady Berkshire (1537–1597) was born in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England and died in Wiveliscombe, Taunton Deane Borough, Somerset, England. 14 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 14 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.