Who was Lady Gerrard?

Lady Gerrard (1556–1626) was born in St James, Garlickhithe, London, England and died in Alberbury, Shropshire, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Lady Mary Elizabeth Gerrard 1556–1626

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

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

Born 18 Jun 1556 · St James, Garlickhithe, London, England

Died 5 Jun 1626 · Alberbury, Shropshire, England

Father Sir Lord Francis I The Elder Knollys Knight Of The Garter Sheriff Of Hampshire Statesman English Courtier Privy Councillor 2Nd Lord Of La War Custodian Of Wallingford Castle High Treasurer Of The Royal Household Member Of Parliament G

Mother Lady Mary Catherine Carey Lady Knollys Possible Illegitimate Daughter Of Henry Viii Of England

Spouse Thomas Leighton

Children Ann Leighton, Anne Leighton, Edward Leighton, Elizabeth Leighton, Jane Elizabeth Leighton, Joan Leighton, Lionel Leighton, Mary Leighton, Robert Leighton Anc Kelley Desc Richard Leighton 11Th Glasgow Lanarkshire Scotland Dover Nh 9Th Ggf P, Rowland Leighton, Sir Robert Leighton, Thomas Leighton

Siblings Ann Knollys Child Of Sir Francis The Elder Knollys Of Greys Court, Lettice Dudley, Richard Knolles, Robert Knollys

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Immediate Family

Parents

Sir Lord Francis I The Elder Knollys Knight Of The Garter Sheriff Of Hampshire Statesman English Courtier Privy Councillor 2Nd Lord Of La War Custodian Of Wallingford Castle High Treasurer Of The Royal Household Member Of Parliament G

Lady Mary Catherine Carey Lady Knollys Possible Illegitimate Daughter Of Henry Viii Of England

Spouse(s)

Children

Jane Elizabeth Leighton

Joan Leighton

Lionel Leighton

Mary Leighton

Robert Leighton Anc Kelley Desc Richard Leighton 11Th Glasgow Lanarkshire Scotland Dover Nh 9Th Ggf P

Rowland Leighton

Sir Robert Leighton

Thomas Leighton

Biography

The story of Lady Mary Elizabeth Gerrard began in 1556 in St James, Garlickhithe, London, England. Lady Mary Elizabeth Gerrard married thomas leighton, and had children including ann leighton, anne leighton, edward leighton, elizabeth leighton, jane elizabeth leighton, joan leighton, lionel leighton, mary leighton, robert leighton anc kelley desc richard leighton 11th glasgow lanarkshire scotland dover nh 9th ggf p, rowland leighton, sir robert leighton, thomas leighton. Lady Mary Elizabeth Gerrard passed away in 1626 in Alberbury, Shropshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1556

Birth of Lady Mary Elizabeth Gerrard in St James, Garlickhithe, London, England

Birth

1626

Death of Lady Mary Elizabeth Gerrard in Alberbury, Shropshire, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lady Gerrard

This ancestor line traces from Long Stratton, Norfolk, England (1458) to St James, Garlickhithe, London, England (1556) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Lady Gerrard (1556–1626) was born in St James, Garlickhithe, London, England and died in Alberbury, Shropshire, England. 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 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 5 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.

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Father

Lady Mary Catherine Carey Lady Knollys Possible Illegitimate Daughter Of Henry Viii Of England

Mother

Lady Gerrard's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self

Lady Mary Elizabeth Gerrard PTP

1556–1626

St James, Garlickhithe, London, England