YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Catherine of Gosworth Cheshire Fitton 1534–1607 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1534

Birth Location: Gawsworth, Cheshire, England

Death Date: 25 Jan 1607

Death Location: Madeley, Staffordshire, England.

Father: Sir Cheshire)

Mother: Lady Harbottle

Spouse(s): John Esq

Children(s): Ellen Merrye

In 1534, Catherine of Gosworth Cheshire Fitton entered the world in Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, born to Sir Edward Fitton Sheriff Of Cheshire And Lady Mary Harbottle. Catherine of Gosworth Cheshire Fitton married John Mere Merrye Esq, and had children including Ellen Merrye. Catherine of Gosworth Cheshire Fitton passed away in 1607 in Madeley, Staffordshire, England..

Find more search results for Catherine Fitton
CF

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
C
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1534, Catherine of Gosworth Cheshire Fitton entered the world in Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, born to Sir Edward Fitton Sheriff Of Cheshire And Lady Mary Harbottle.
  • Catherine of Gosworth Cheshire Fitton married John Mere Merrye Esq, and had children including Ellen Merrye.
  • Catherine of Gosworth Cheshire Fitton passed away in 1607 in Madeley, Staffordshire, England..

Immediate Family

Parents

Sir Cheshire)
1500–1550
Birth Location: Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom
SC
Lady Harbottle
1507–1556
Birth Location: Dalton Michael, Yorkshire, England
LH

Spouses(s)

John Esq
1530–1592
Birth Location: Mere, Cheshire, England
JE

Children(s)

Ellen Merrye
1554–1664
Birth Location: Mere, Cheshire, England
EM

Catherine Fitton's Ancestors

Self
Catherine Fitton
1534–1607
Birth Place: Gawsworth, Cheshire, England
Parents
Sir Edward Fitton (Sheriff of Cheshire)
1500–1550
Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom
Lady (Mary) Harbottle
1507–1556
Dalton Michael, Yorkshire, England
Grandparents
Lady (Elizabeth Ellen De) Brereton
1477–1541
Brereton, Cheshire East Unitary Authority, Cheshire, England
Guiscard (Harbottle) sir
1485–1513
Horton, Northumberland, England
Margaret (Jane (Joan)) Willoughby
1485–1567
Wollaton (Nottinghamshire) England
Great-Grandparents
Ralph Sir
1465–1504
Margaret Percy
1462–1506
Henry sir
1452–1528
Margaret Markham
1461–1487
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sir Knight
1425–1464
Eleanor Poynings
1429–1498

Catherine Fitton's Descendants

1.
CF
Catherine (of Gosworth Cheshire) Fitton (1534–25 Jan 1607) m. John (MERE\MERRYE) Esq (1530–Dec 1592)
  1. 1. Ellen Merrye 1554–1664 m. Robert HARDING 1556–1596
    1. 1. Mary (Anne) HARDING 1590–1635 m. Thomas (Warriner Chapman) Sr 1590–1652
      1. 1. Thomas (CHAPMAN ll) Jr 1619–1651 m. Margaret (Anne) Bray 1621–1697
        1. 1. Thomas (Chapman) III 1641–1708

Catherine Fitton's Timeline

2 Records

1534
1534
Birth of Catherine of Gosworth Cheshire Fitton in Gawsworth, Cheshire, England
Gawsworth, Cheshire, England
1607
25 Jan 1607
Age 73
Death of Catherine of Gosworth Cheshire Fitton in Madeley, Staffordshire, England.
Madeley, Staffordshire, England.

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1534
    Event Place: Gawsworth, Cheshire, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Jan 1607
    Event Place: Madeley, Staffordshire, England.
Find more search results for Catherine Fitton

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE