Lady Sutton (1572–1656) was born in Sutton Hall, Macclesfield, Cheshire, England and died in Prestbury, Cheshire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Lady Mary Sutton 1572–1656

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 27 Feb 1572 · Sutton Hall, Macclesfield, Cheshire, England

Died 2 Jun 1656 · Prestbury, Cheshire, England

Father Francis Sutton

Mother Ellen Molyneux

Spouse Sir Humphry Davenport

Children James Davenport

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Researchers connected through Lady Sutton 1572–1656

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Immediate Family

Parents

Francis Sutton

Ellen Molyneux

Spouse(s)

Sir Humphry Davenport

Children

James Davenport

Biography

The story of Lady Mary Sutton began in 1572 in Sutton Hall, Macclesfield, Cheshire, England. Lady Mary Sutton married sir humphry davenport, and had children including james davenport. Lady Mary Sutton passed away in 1656 in Prestbury, Cheshire, England.

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1572

Birth of Lady Mary Sutton in Sutton Hall, Macclesfield, Cheshire, England

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1656

Death of Lady Mary Sutton in Prestbury, Cheshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Lady Sutton

This ancestor line traces from Dunham Massey, Cheshire, England (1517) to Sutton Hall, Macclesfield, Cheshire, England (1572) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Lady Sutton (1572–1656) was born in Sutton Hall, Macclesfield, Cheshire, England and died in Prestbury, Cheshire, 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 (C) 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.