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Edward Digges 1621–1675 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 March 1621

Birth Location: Chilham Castle, County Kent, England

Death Date: 15 MAR 1675

Death Location: Bellfield, York County, Virginia, USA

Father: Sir Digges

Mother: Lady Kempe

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Page

Children(s): Catherine Digges, William Digges, Dudley Digges, Mary Digges, Ann Digges, Jane Digges, Leonard Digges, Edward Digges, Ann Digges, Son Diggs, Edward DIGGES

In 1621, Edward Digges entered the world in Chilham Castle, County Kent, England, born to Sir Dudley Digges And Lady Mary Kempe. In 1621, Edward Digges established residence. In 1656, Edward Digges resided in Chilham, Kent, England. Edward Digges married Elizabeth Page, and had children including Ann Digges, Catherine Digges, Cole Digges, Dudley Digges, Edward Digges, Jane Digges, Leonard Digges, Mary Digges, Son Diggs, William Digges. Edward Digges passed away in 1675 in Bellfield, York County, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1621, Edward Digges entered the world in Chilham Castle, County Kent, England, born to Sir Dudley Digges And Lady Mary Kempe.
  • In 1621, Edward Digges established residence.
  • In 1656, Edward Digges resided in Chilham, Kent, England.
  • Edward Digges married Elizabeth Page, and had children including Ann Digges, Catherine Digges, Cole Digges, Dudley Digges, Edward Digges, Jane Digges, Leonard Digges, Mary Digges, Son Diggs, William Digges.
  • Edward Digges passed away in 1675 in Bellfield, York County, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Sir Digges
1583–1639
Birth Location: Barham Manor, Kent, England
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Lady Kempe
1583–1631
Birth Location: Oilantigh Manor Barham Kent
LK

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Page
1625–1691
Birth Location: Dorset, England
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Children(s)

Catherine Digges
1654–1729
Birth Location: Hampton, Rappahannock, Virginia, United States
CD
William Digges
1650–1698
Birth Location: Chilham, County Kent, England
WD
Dudley Digges
1665–1709
Birth Location: Yorktown, York, Virginia, USA
DD
Mary Digges
1660–1690
Birth Location: Yorktown, York, Virginia, USA
MD
Ann Digges
1658–1686
Birth Location: Yorktown, York, Virginia, USA
AD
Jane Digges
1650–1674
Birth Location: Hampton, Rappahannock, Virginia, United States
JD
Leonard Digges
1662–
Birth Location: , , Virginia, USA
LD
Edward Digges
1650–1674
Birth Location: –
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Ann Digges
1658–1600
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Son Diggs
1666–1675
Birth Location: –
SD
Edward DIGGES
1670–1692
Birth Location: Bellfield, York, Virginia, United States
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Edward Digges's Ancestors

Self
Edward Digges
1621–1675
Birth Place: Chilham Castle, County Kent, England
Parents
Sir Dudley Digges
1583–1639
Barham Manor, Kent, England
Lady (Mary) Kempe
1583–1631
Oilantigh Manor Barham Kent
Grandparents
*THOMAS; (Sir, "Mathematician, Astrologer to Queen Mary, & Member of Parliament";) DIGGES**
1549–1595
Barham, Kent, England
Anne (St) Leger
1855–
england
Sir (Thomas Knight) Kempe
1551–1609
Chilham, Kent, England
Lady (Dorothea) Thompson
1569–1629
Leicestershire, England
Great-Grandparents
*LEONARD, DIGGES**
1520–1559
*BRIDGET WILFORD**
1519–1579
John Thompson
1538–1589
Dorothy Gilbert
1544–1589
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sir Digges
1480–1540
PHILLIPA ENGHAM
1493–1549
James Thompson
1520–1611
Marion Cochran
1520–1595

Edward Digges's Descendants

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Edward Digges (29 March 1621–15 MAR 1675) m. Elizabeth Page (1625–24 June 1691)
  1. 1. Catherine Digges 1654–1729 m. William (Herndon) Jr 1649–1722
    1. 1. Philip HERNDON 1680–
    2. 2. James Herndon 1683–1744
    3. 3. William (Harrington) Herndon 1685–1759
    4. 4. James HERNDON 1700–
    5. 5. Anne Herndon –1777
    6. 6. William Herndon 1678–1758
    7. 7. James Herndon 1683–1744
    8. 8. Edward Herndon 1678–1758 m. Mary Waller 1700– m. Mary Herndon 1680–1755 m. Mary Waller 1674–1727
      1. 1. William Herndon 1706–1773
      2. 2. Zacariah Herndon 1717–
      3. 3. Catherine Herndon 1716–
      4. 4. Elizabeth Herndon 1712–1788
      5. 5. Joseph HERNDON 1711–
      6. 6. girl HERNDON 1703–
      7. 7. Esther Herndon 1723–1767
      8. 8. James Herndon 1716–1764
      9. 9. David Herndon 1712–1795
      10. 10. Martha Herndon 1710–1766
      11. 11. Richard Herndon 1708–1754 m. Sarah Herndon 1710–1793
        1. 1. George Herndon 1731–1796 m. Sarah (Buckner) Wingfield 1732–1802
        2. 2. David Herndon 1740–1811
      12. 12. Edward Herndon 1702–1759
      13. 13. Zachariah Herndon 1698–
      14. 14. John Herndon 1700–1786
      15. 15. Nancy (Anne Tolbert Herndon) (Lea) 1706–1777 m. James (Lea) Sr 1706–1788
        1. 1. Ophelia (Philadelphia) Lea 1729–1796
        2. 2. Adelphia Lea 1748–1813
        3. 3. Polly Lea 1752–1813
        4. 4. Richard Lee 1740–1811
        5. 5. Isabella Lea 1737–1831
        6. 6. John Lea 1742–
        7. 7. John Lee 1748–1818
        8. 8. Isabella (Delphia) Lea 1748–1813 m. Joseph Henderson 1737–1809
        9. 9. William (James Lea) Jr 1733–1794
        10. 10. Lucinda Lea 1746–1769
        11. 11. James (Lea) Jr. 1742–1788
        12. 12. Tilman Lea 1741–1843
        13. 13. Isabella Lea(Graves) 1728–1796
        14. 14. Deliah Lea 1731–1831
        15. 15. John Lea 1735–1803
        16. 16. Major (Lea) Sr 1741–1843
        17. 17. Nancy Lea 1737–1830
        18. 18. Rev (Luke Lea) Sr 1739–1813 m. Elizabeth (Wilson) (Lea) 1739–1792 m. Nancy (Ann) Roberts 1765–1835 m. Anne (Nancy Roberts) Johnson 1739–1819
        19. 19. Isabella Lea 1735–1796
        20. 20. William Lea 1747–1806
        21. 21. Lucinda Lea 1746–1769
        22. 22. Gabriel LEA 1758–
        23. 23. Phoebe LEA 1755–
  2. 2. William Digges 1650–1698
  3. 3. Dudley Digges 1665–1709
  4. 4. Mary Digges 1660–1690
  5. 5. Ann Digges 1658–1686
  6. 6. Jane Digges 1650–1674
  7. 7. Leonard Digges 1662–
  8. 8. Edward Digges 1650–1674
  9. 9. Ann Digges 1658–1600
  10. 10. Son Diggs 1666–1675
  11. 11. Edward DIGGES 1670–1692

Edward Digges's Timeline

4 Records

1621
29 March 1621
Birth of Edward Digges in Chilham Castle, County Kent, England
Chilham Castle, County Kent, England
1621
1621
Edward Digges resided here
None
1656
1656
Age 35
Edward Digges resided here in Chilham, Kent, England
Chilham, Kent, England
1675
15 MAR 1675
Age 54
Death of Edward Digges in Bellfield, York County, Virginia, USA
Bellfield, York County, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 March 1621
    Event Place: Chilham Castle, County Kent, England
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1621
    Record Source: Matthews' American Armoury and Blue Book

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1656
    Event Place: Chilham, Kent, England
    Record Source: Matthews' American Armoury and Blue Book

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source: The Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the state of Virginia : 1913.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 MAR 1675
    Event Place: Bellfield, York County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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