Sir Walter Ashton, Sheriff of Staffordshire 1530–1589
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Staffordshire 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
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Biography
In 1530, Sir Walter Ashton, Sheriff of Staffordshire entered the world in Tixhall, Staffordshire, England, born to sir edward aston easton walfurlong wallfurlong of tixall and wanlip sherriff of staffordshire and lady joan jane domina bowles lady of tixall. Sir Walter Ashton, Sheriff of Staffordshire married elizabeth tarlton levenson, hannah jordan, and had children including sir edward john leveson aston of tixall and wanlip sheriff of staffordshire. Sir Walter Ashton, Sheriff of Staffordshire passed away in 1589 in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Staffordshire
This ancestor line traces from Tixhall, Staffordshire, , England (1496) to Tixhall, Staffordshire, England (1530) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Sir Staffordshire (1530–1589) was born in Tixhall, Staffordshire, England and died in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, 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.
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Sir Staffordshire's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record