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Lady Elizabeth Cope Dryden 1551–1584

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
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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)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Lady Dryden 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 4 independent trees

Born 2 Aug 1551 · Sheby Parish, Northamptonshire, England
Died 30 Sep 1584 · Canons Ashby Parish, Northamptonshire, England
Father Sir John Sheriff Of Northamptonshire Cope
Mother Lady Bridget Raleigh
Siblings Anthony Child Cope, Elizabeth Cope, Erasmus Cope, George Anthony Cope, Joan Cope, Lady Elizabeth Cope, Mary Anne Cope Countess Dowager, Sir Anthony Cope, Sir Edward Of Hanwell Cope, Sir John Dryden Of Staffle Hill Knight Builder Of Canon Ashby Angsax

Researchers connected through Lady Dryden 1551–1584

and 2 more tree owners connected with Lady Dryden 1551–1584

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Lady Elizabeth Cope Dryden was born in 1551 in Sheby Parish, Northamptonshire, England, the child of sir john sheriff of northamptonshire cope and lady bridget raleigh. Lady Elizabeth Cope Dryden passed away in 1584 in Canons Ashby Parish, Northamptonshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1551
Birth of Lady Elizabeth Cope Dryden in Sheby Parish, Northamptonshire, England
Birth
1584
Death of Lady Elizabeth Cope Dryden in Canons Ashby Parish, Northamptonshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lady Dryden

This ancestor line traces from Canons Ashby, Northamptonshire, England (1504) to Sheby Parish, Northamptonshire, England (1551) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lady Dryden (1551–1584) was born in Sheby Parish, Northamptonshire, England and died in Canons Ashby Parish, Northamptonshire, England. 4 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, 4 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 Dryden's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lady Elizabeth Cope Dryden PTP
1551–1584
Sheby Parish, Northamptonshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Lady Dryden's Descendants

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Lady Elizabeth Cope Dryden PTP 1551–1584