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Lady Elizabeth Drury Bragg Sothill* 1505–1575

Public Tree Person

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Lady Sothill* 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 2 independent trees

Born 21 May 1505 · Stokeforton, Suffolk, England
Died 19 May 1575 · Hawstead, St Edmundsbury Borough, England
Father Henry Sothill Sotehyl
Mother Lady Joan Jane Empson
Spouse William Drury Of Hawsted Sir Knight High Sheriff Of Suffolk Amp Norfolk 1536 Amp 1544 Privy Council In Princess Mary S
Children Lady Elizabeth Carew

Researchers connected through Lady Sothill* 1505–1575

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Biography

The story of Lady Elizabeth Drury Bragg Sothill began in 1505 in Stokeforton, Suffolk, England. Lady Elizabeth Drury Bragg Sothill married william drury of hawsted sir knight high sheriff of suffolk amp norfolk 1536 amp 1544 privy council in princess mary s, and had children including lady elizabeth carew. Lady Elizabeth Drury Bragg Sothill passed away in 1575 in Hawstead, St Edmundsbury Borough, England.

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Life Timeline

1505
Birth of Lady Elizabeth Drury Bragg Sothill in Stokeforton, Suffolk, England
Birth
1575
Death of Lady Elizabeth Drury Bragg Sothill in Hawstead, St Edmundsbury Borough, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lady Sothill*

This ancestor line traces from Redbourne, Lincolnshire, England (1477) to Stokeforton, Suffolk, England (1505) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lady Sothill* (1505–1575) was born in Stokeforton, Suffolk, England and died in Hawstead, St Edmundsbury Borough, England. 2 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, 2 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 Sothill*'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lady Elizabeth Drury Bragg Sothill* PTP
1505–1575
Stokeforton, Suffolk, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Lady Sothill*'s Descendants

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