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12 John (Elder) Billingsley 1525–1735 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Nov 1525

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

Death Date: 6 Jan 1735

Death Location: Shropshire, England

Father: William Billingsley

Mother: Ciceley Bows

Spouse(s): 12 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 12 Frances Cressent Acton, and had children including Jane Billingsley, Sir Francis Henry Billingsley I Knight. 12 John (Elder) Billingsley passed away in 1735 in Shropshire, England.

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Biography

  • The story of 12 John (Elder) Billingsley began in 1525 in Astley, Shropshire Unitary Authority, Shropshire, England.
  • 12 John (Elder) Billingsley married 12 Frances Cressent Acton, and had children including Jane Billingsley, Sir Francis Henry Billingsley I Knight.
  • 12 John (Elder) Billingsley passed away in 1735 in Shropshire, England.

Immediate Family

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12 Billingsley's Ancestors

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12 Billingsley
1525–1735
Birth Place: Astley, Shropshire Unitary Authority, Shropshire, England
Parents
William Billingsley
1505–1600
Astley, Shropshire, England
Ciceley (Elizabeth) Bows
1507–1600
Com Salop,Shropshire,England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

12 Billingsley's Descendants

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12 (John (Elder)) Billingsley (1 Nov 1525–6 Jan 1735) m. 12 (Frances Cressent) Acton (1527–6 February 1579)
  1. 1. Sir (Francis Henry Billingsley I) (Knight) 1549–1606 m. Bridgett Vernon 1555–1636
    1. 1. John Billingsley 1587–1659 m. Agatha (Hautmans Cooper) Billingsley 1593–1666
      1. 1. 9 (William Cooper) Billingsley 1628–1657 m. Sarah (Sally Orme BOWMAN) Billingsley 1635–1690
        1. 1. Anne Billingsley 1652–1712 m. William Pinkethman 1653–1712 m. John Billingsley 1647–1693
    2. 2. Benjamin Billingsley 1600–1657
    3. 3. Bridgett Billingsley 1604–
    4. 4. Dorothy Billingsley 1575–1675
    5. 5. Edward Billingsley 1602–
    6. 6. Edward Billingsley 1593–1682
    7. 7. Francis Billingsley 1578–1643
    8. 8. Jane Billingsley 1584–1677
    9. 9. John Billingsley 1602–1655
    10. 10. Judith Billingsley 1597–1699
    11. 11. Margaret Billingsley 1580–1680
    12. 12. Marye Billingsley 1580–1680
    13. 13. Rachel Billingsley 1595–
    14. 14. Thomas Billingsley 1585–1655

12 Billingsley's Timeline

3 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
1735
6 Jan 1735
Age 210
Burial of 12 John (Elder) Billingsley in Shropshire, England
Shropshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Nov 1525
    Event Place: Astley, Shropshire Unitary Authority, Shropshire, England
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: Shropshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 July 1574
    Event Place: Astley Abbotts, Shropshire Unitary Authority, Shropshire, England
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 6 Jan 1735
    Event Place: Shropshire, England

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