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Lady Maria (Mary) Kytson van Hengarve, Lady Darcy of Chiche 1567–1644

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Full name consistent across 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Lady Chiche in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 5 independent trees

Born 7 May 1567 · Hengrave Hall, Bary St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Died 28 Jun 1644 · Colchester, Colchester Borough, Essex, England
Father Thomas Kitson Of Rivers
Mother Lady Harriet Elizabeth Cornwallis Kitson
Spouse Lord Thomas Van Chinche Rivers Colchester Dorsey Darcy D Arcy 1St Earl Of Rivers Viscount Colchester
Children Lady Elizabeth Anne D Arcy Darcy Countess Of Rivers Darcy Baroness Rock Savage Rivers

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Biography

In 1567, Lady Maria (Mary) Kytson van Hengarve, Lady Darcy of Chiche entered the world in Hengrave Hall, Bary St Edmunds, Suffolk, England, born to thomas kitson of rivers and lady harriet elizabeth cornwallis kitson. Lady Maria (Mary) Kytson van Hengarve, Lady Darcy of Chiche married lord thomas van chinche rivers colchester dorsey darcy d arcy 1st earl of rivers viscount colchester, and had children including lady elizabeth anne d arcy darcy countess of rivers darcy baroness rock savage rivers. Lady Maria (Mary) Kytson van Hengarve, Lady Darcy of Chiche passed away in 1644 in Colchester, Colchester Borough, Essex, England.

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Life Timeline

1567
Birth of Lady Maria (Mary) Kytson van Hengarve, Lady Darcy of Chiche in Hengrave Hall, Bary St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Birth
1644
Death of Lady Maria (Mary) Kytson van Hengarve, Lady Darcy of Chiche in Colchester, Colchester Borough, Essex, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lady Chiche

This ancestor line traces from Warton, Fylde Borough, Lancashire, England (1485) to Hengrave Hall, Bary St Edmunds, Suffolk, England (1567) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lady Chiche (1567–1644) was born in Hengrave Hall, Bary St Edmunds, Suffolk, England and died in Colchester, Colchester Borough, Essex, England. 5 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, 5 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Lady Chiche's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Lady Maria (Mary) Kytson van Hengarve, Lady Darcy of Chiche PTP
1567–1644
Hengrave Hall, Bary St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
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Lady Chiche's Descendants