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12 John (Elder) Billingsley 1525–1574 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Nov 1525

Birth Location: Astley, Shropshire Unitary Authority, Shropshire, England

Death Date: 8 July 1574

Death Location: Astley Abbotts, Shropshire Unitary Authority, Shropshire, England

Father: William Billingsley

Mother: Ciceley Lady

Spouse(s): Frances Acton

Children(s): Sir (Knight)

The story of 12 John (Elder) Billingsley began in 1525 in Astley, Shropshire Unitary Authority, Shropshire, England. 12 John (Elder) Billingsley married Frances Cressett Acton, and had children including Sir Francis Henry Billingsley I Knight. 12 John (Elder) Billingsley passed away in 1574 in Astley Abbotts, Shropshire Unitary Authority, Shropshire, England.

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  • The story of 12 John (Elder) Billingsley began in 1525 in Astley, Shropshire Unitary Authority, Shropshire, England.
  • 12 John (Elder) Billingsley married Frances Cressett Acton, and had children including Sir Francis Henry Billingsley I Knight.
  • 12 John (Elder) Billingsley passed away in 1574 in Astley Abbotts, Shropshire Unitary Authority, Shropshire, England.

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12 Billingsley's Ancestors

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12 Billingsley
1525–1574
Birth Place: Astley, Shropshire Unitary Authority, Shropshire, England
Parents
William Billingsley
1505–1600
Astley, Shropshire, England
Ciceley (Elizabeth Bows) Lady
1507–1600
Com Salop,Shropshire,England
Grandparents
Elizabeth (Harlowe) Harding
1475–1574
Astley Abbotts, Shropshire Unitary Authority, Shropshire, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

12 Billingsley's Descendants

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12 (John (Elder)) Billingsley (1 Nov 1525–8 July 1574) m. Frances (Cressett) Acton (1527–6 February 1579)
  1. 1. Sir (Francis Henry Billingsley I) (Knight) 1549–1606 m. Bridgett (Vernon) {Billingsley} 1555–1636
    1. 1. Sir (John Billingsley; arrived America 1652,) Quaker 1587–1659 m. Agatha (Hautmans Cooper) Billingsley 1593–1666
      1. 1. Francis (-12 Marion (Quaker Elder) Billingsley Sr.) Sr 1620–1695
        1. 1. Francis (Billingsley) Jr 1635–1695 m. Susana Billingsley 1657–1723

12 Billingsley's Timeline

2 Records

1525
1 Nov 1525
Birth of 12 John (Elder) Billingsley in Astley, Shropshire Unitary Authority, Shropshire, England
Astley, Shropshire Unitary Authority, Shropshire, England
1574
8 July 1574
Age 49
Death of 12 John (Elder) Billingsley in Astley Abbotts, Shropshire Unitary Authority, Shropshire, England
Astley Abbotts, Shropshire Unitary Authority, Shropshire, England

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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Nov 1525
    Event Place: Astley, Shropshire Unitary Authority, Shropshire, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 July 1574
    Event Place: Astley Abbotts, Shropshire Unitary Authority, Shropshire, England

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