YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Lady Elizabeth PURCELL 1489–1531 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1489

Birth Location: Harrow On The Hill, Middlesex, England

Death Date: 5 Aug 1531

Death Location: Harrow on the Hill, Middlesex, , England,

Father: Humphrey Purcell

Mother: Helena Purcell

Spouse(s): Richard Sheriff

Children(s): William GGF, Joan Wightman, John Wightman, Richard Wightman

The story of Lady Elizabeth PURCELL began in 1489 in Harrow On The Hill, Middlesex, England. Lady Elizabeth PURCELL married Richard Wightman Sheriff, and had children including Joan Wightman, John Wightman, Richard Wightman, William Wightman Esq 1526 Ggf. Lady Elizabeth PURCELL passed away in 1531 in Harrow on the Hill, Middlesex, , England,.

Find more search results for Lady PURCELL
LP

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:
B
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

  • The story of Lady Elizabeth PURCELL began in 1489 in Harrow On The Hill, Middlesex, England.
  • Lady Elizabeth PURCELL married Richard Wightman Sheriff, and had children including Joan Wightman, John Wightman, Richard Wightman, William Wightman Esq 1526 Ggf.
  • Lady Elizabeth PURCELL passed away in 1531 in Harrow on the Hill, Middlesex, , England,.

Immediate Family

Parents

Humphrey Purcell
1478–
Birth Location: –
HP
Helena Purcell
1475–
Birth Location: –
HP

Spouses(s)

Richard Sheriff
1500–1530
Birth Location: Harrow On The Hill, Middlesex, England
RS

Children(s)

William GGF
1526–1579
Birth Location: Harrow-on-Hill, Middlesex, England
WG
Joan Wightman
1519–
Birth Location: Warwick, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom
JW
John Wightman
1530–
Birth Location: England, England, United Kingdom
JW
Richard Wightman
1518–1579
Birth Location: Coventry, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom
RW

Lady PURCELL's Ancestors

Self
Lady PURCELL
1489–1531
Birth Place: Harrow On The Hill, Middlesex, England
Parents
Humphrey Purcell
1478–
Helena ((Swinnerton)) Purcell
1475–
Grandparents
Humphrey Swinnerton
1427–
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Lady PURCELL's Descendants

1.
LP
Lady (Elizabeth) PURCELL (1489–5 Aug 1531) m. Richard (Wightman,) Sheriff (3 Oct 1500–1530)
  1. 1. William (Wightman (Esq.)(1526)) GGF 1526–1579 m. Audrey (Etheldrea) DEERING 1530–1596
    1. 1. Isabell ((2 spouses) Wightman (1559)) GGM 1559–1593 m. John (William Carter (1540)) GGF 1540–1624
      1. 1. Anne Carter 1580–1604 m. William (Humphrey Lewyn) Lyon 1580–1634
        1. 1. Amphyllis (Roades) Twigden 1602–1655 m. Lawrence (Washington) Jr 1602–1652
        2. 2. Peter Lyon 1595–1664
        3. 3. Anne Lewyn 1600–1645
        4. 4. William Lyon –1692
      2. 2. Anne CARTER 1594–1634
      3. 3. RICHARD LYON 1590–1678
      4. 4. Isabelle Lyon 1580–
      5. 5. JOHN LYON 1568–1569
      6. 6. Robert Lyon 1578–
      7. 7. William Lyon –1635
  2. 2. Joan Wightman 1519–
  3. 3. John Wightman 1530–
  4. 4. Richard Wightman 1518–1579

Lady PURCELL's Timeline

2 Records

1489
1489
Birth of Lady Elizabeth PURCELL in Harrow On The Hill, Middlesex, England
Harrow On The Hill, Middlesex, England
1531
5 Aug 1531
Age 42
Death of Lady Elizabeth PURCELL in Harrow on the Hill, Middlesex, , England,
Harrow on the Hill, Middlesex, , England,

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1489
    Event Place: Harrow On The Hill, Middlesex, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Aug 1531
    Event Place: Harrow on the Hill, Middlesex, , England,
Find more search results for Lady PURCELL

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