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Sir Edward John (Leveson) Aston of Tixall and Wanlip, Sherriff of Staffordshire 1551–1597

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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 13 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 13 trees
Death year and location consistent across 13 trees

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B Reliability
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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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13 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Staffordshire in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 13 independent trees

Born 1 May 1551 · Tixall, Staffordshire Wanlip, Leicestershire, England
Died 1 Feb 1597 · Charlecote, Warwickshire, England
Spouse Lady Anne Lucy
Children Dame Lady Joyce Aston Culpeper

Researchers connected through Sir Staffordshire 1551–1597

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Immediate Family

Biography

Sir Edward John (Leveson) Aston of Tixall and Wanlip, Sherriff of Staffordshire was born in 1551 in Tixall, Staffordshire Wanlip, Leicestershire, England. Sir Edward John (Leveson) Aston of Tixall and Wanlip, Sherriff of Staffordshire married lady anne lucy, and had children including dame lady joyce aston culpeper. Sir Edward John (Leveson) Aston of Tixall and Wanlip, Sherriff of Staffordshire passed away in 1597 in Charlecote, Warwickshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1551
Birth of Sir Edward John (Leveson) Aston of Tixall and Wanlip, Sherriff of Staffordshire in Tixall, Staffordshire Wanlip, Leicestershire, England
Birth
1597
Death of Sir Edward John (Leveson) Aston of Tixall and Wanlip, Sherriff of Staffordshire in Charlecote, Warwickshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Staffordshire

This ancestor line traces from Penhow Castle, Is Coed, Monmouthshire, Gwent, Wales, United Kingdom (1470) to Tixall, Staffordshire Wanlip, Leicestershire, England (1551) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Staffordshire (1551–1597) was born in Tixall, Staffordshire Wanlip, Leicestershire, England and died in Charlecote, Warwickshire, England. 13 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, 13 researchers on YourRoots have Sir 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 4 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.

Related Records

Sir Staffordshire's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Sir Edward John (Leveson) Aston of Tixall and Wanlip, Sherriff of Staffordshire PTP
1551–1597
Tixall, Staffordshire Wanlip, Leicestershire, England
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Sir Staffordshire's Descendants