Lady Eleanor Cecily of Chichester Countess of York 1547–1585
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- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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7 researchers on YourRoots have Lady York 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: C — verified across 7 independent trees
Researchers connected through Lady York 1547–1585
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Biography
In 1547, Lady Eleanor Cecily of Chichester Countess of York entered the world in Manor of Rawleigh, Devonshire or Rowley, Essex, England, born to sir knight john chichester van raleigh lord high sheriff ii and marchioness gertrude courtenay chichester lady exeter. Lady Eleanor Cecily of Chichester Countess of York married john webb, and had children including john webb. Lady Eleanor Cecily of Chichester Countess of York passed away in 1585 in Atherington, Devon, England.
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1Record History of the Family of Chichester
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2Record Ancestry Family Tree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Lady York
This ancestor line traces from Powderham, shire, Devon, England, United Kingdom (1521) to Manor of Rawleigh, Devonshire or Rowley, Essex, England (1547) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Lady York (1547–1585) was born in Manor of Rawleigh, Devonshire or Rowley, Essex, England and died in Atherington, Devon, England. 7 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, 7 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 York's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record