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Mary Elizabeth Cope 1529–1584

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 9 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 9 trees
Death year and location consistent across 9 trees

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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
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9 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Cope 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 9 independent trees, with linked records

Born 2 Aug 1529 · Canons Ashby, Northamptonshire, England
Died 30 Sep 1584 · Canons Ashby Parish, Northamptonshire, England
Father Sir Knight John Cope Mp Sheriff Of Northamptonshire Of Canons Ashby
Mother Bridget Raleigh
Spouse John Dryden Esquire Of Canons Ashby
Children Anthony Dryden, Bridget Elizabeth Dryden, Edward Dryden, Elisabeth Dryden, Emma Dryden, Erasmus Dryden, George Dryden, John Dryden, Nicholas Dryden, Stephen Dryden, Thomas Dryden
Siblings Anthony Cope, Erasmus Cope, George Cope, Joan Cope

Researchers connected through Mary Cope 1529–1584

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Biography

The story of Mary Elizabeth Cope began in 1529 in Canons Ashby, Northamptonshire, England. Mary Elizabeth Cope married john dryden esquire of canons ashby, and had children including anthony dryden, bridget elizabeth dryden, edward dryden, elisabeth dryden, emma dryden, erasmus dryden, george dryden, john dryden, nicholas dryden, stephen dryden, thomas dryden. Mary Elizabeth Cope passed away in 1584 in Canons Ashby Parish, Northamptonshire, England.

Sources

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    Record Certain Comeoverers

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Record Pedigrees of Some of the Emperor Charlemagne's Descendants. Volume II

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

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    Record British Roots of Maryland Families

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    Record Royal Families: Americans of Royal and Noble Ancestry. Vol. 2

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    Record The English ancestry of Anne Marbury Hutchinson and Katherine Marbury Scott : including their descent and that of John Dryden,

Life Timeline

1528
Mary Elizabeth Cope was married in Farnborough, Warwickshire, England
Marriage
1529
Birth of Mary Elizabeth Cope in Canons Ashby, Northamptonshire, England
Birth
1544
Mary Elizabeth Cope was married
Marriage
1550
Mary Elizabeth Cope was married in Canons Ashby, Northamptonshire, England
Marriage
1553
Mary Elizabeth Cope was married in Ashby, Northamptonshire, England
Marriage
1553
Mary Elizabeth Cope was married in Of Canous, Ashby, Northhampton, Eng
Marriage
1558
Mary Elizabeth Cope was married in Hungerford, Somerset, England
Marriage
1561
Mary Elizabeth Cope was married
Marriage
1562
Mary Elizabeth Cope was married in Canons Ashby, Northampton, England, United Kingdom
Marriage
1584
Death of Mary Elizabeth Cope in Canons Ashby Parish, Northamptonshire, England
Death
1776
Mary Elizabeth Cope was married in Norfolk, England
Marriage

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Cope

This ancestor line traces from Grimsbury, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom (1450) to Canons Ashby, Northamptonshire, England (1529) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Cope (1529–1584) was born in Canons Ashby, Northamptonshire, England and died in Canons Ashby Parish, Northamptonshire, England. 9 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, 9 researchers on YourRoots have Mary 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.

Mary Cope's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Elizabeth Cope PTP
1529–1584
Canons Ashby, Northamptonshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Mary Cope's Descendants

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Mary Elizabeth Cope PTP 1529–1584