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Lady Susanna Anne Guildford Wood Thorne Dudley Countess of Leicester 1558–1588

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

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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

5 researchers on YourRoots have Lady Leicester 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, with linked records

Born 5 Mar 1558 · Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire, England
Died 29 Oct 1588 · Northampton, Northamptonshire, England
Father Thomas Thorne (1521–1589)
Mother Mary Purefoy
Spouse Capt Roger Sutton Knight Sutton Of Dudley Captain And Lord Admiral Cambridge University Alumni
Children Ann Dudley, David Dudley, Dorothy Dudley, Mary Dudley, Richard Dudley, Thomas Dudley
Siblings Jane Joan Hender

Researchers connected through Lady Leicester 1558–1588

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Biography

The story of Lady Susanna Anne Guildford Wood Thorne Dudley Countess of Leicester began in 1558 in Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire, England. Lady Susanna Anne Guildford Wood Thorne Dudley Countess of Leicester married capt roger sutton knight sutton of dudley captain and lord admiral cambridge university alumni, and had children including ann dudley, david dudley, dorothy dudley, mary dudley, richard dudley, thomas dudley. Lady Susanna Anne Guildford Wood Thorne Dudley Countess of Leicester passed away in 1588 in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1558
Birth of Lady Susanna Anne Guildford Wood Thorne Dudley Countess of Leicester in Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire, England
Birth
1588
Death of Lady Susanna Anne Guildford Wood Thorne Dudley Countess of Leicester in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lady Leicester

This ancestor line traces from East Shefford, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom (1496) to Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire, England (1558) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lady Leicester (1558–1588) was born in Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire, England and died in Northampton, Northamptonshire, 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.
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 Leicester's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lady Susanna Anne Guildford Wood Thorne Dudley Countess of Leicester PTP
1558–1588
Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire, England
Parents
Thomas Thorne PTP
1521–1589
Yardley Hastings, South Northamptonshire Borough, Northamptonshire, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Lady Leicester's Descendants

  1. 1. Thomas Dudley PTP 1576–1653 m. Dorothy Yorke PTP 1582–1643
    1. 1. Mercy Dudley PTP 1621–1691
    2. 2. Sarah Dudley PTP 1620–1659
    3. 3. Deborah Dudley PTP 1645–1683
    4. 4. Joseph Dudley PTP 1647–1720