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Mary Elizabeth Ashley 1577–1644 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 April 1577

Birth Location: Totnes, Devon, England

Death Date: 22 Mar 1644

Death Location: Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts

Father: John Ashley

Mother: Joan Compyn

Spouse(s): Henry Short

Children(s): Elizabeth Short, Henry Immigrant, Susanna Short, Rachael Short, William Shorte, Sarah Short, Dorothy Shorte, Henry Shorte, Anthony Shorte

In 1577, Mary Elizabeth Ashley entered the world in Totnes, Devon, England, born to John Ashley And Joan Compyn. Mary Elizabeth Ashley married Henry Short, and had children including Anthony Ashley Shorte, Dorothy Emma Shorte, Elizabeth Short, Henry Jewell Shorte, Henry Shorte Jr Immigrant, Rachael Short, Sarah Short, Susanna Short, William Ashley Shorte. Mary Elizabeth Ashley passed away in 1644 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

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Biography

  • In 1577, Mary Elizabeth Ashley entered the world in Totnes, Devon, England, born to John Ashley And Joan Compyn.
  • Mary Elizabeth Ashley married Henry Short, and had children including Anthony Ashley Shorte, Dorothy Emma Shorte, Elizabeth Short, Henry Jewell Shorte, Henry Shorte Jr Immigrant, Rachael Short, Sarah Short, Susanna Short, William Ashley Shorte.
  • Mary Elizabeth Ashley passed away in 1644 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Mary Ashley's Ancestors

Self
Mary Ashley
1577–1644
Birth Place: Totnes, Devon, England
Parents
John Ashley
1550–1647
East Dean, Hampshire, England, UK
Joan Compyn
1550–1648
Totnes, Devonshire, England, UK
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Mary Ashley's Descendants

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Mary (Elizabeth) Ashley (2 April 1577–22 Mar 1644) m. Henry Short (1580–5 May 1673)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Short 1605–1656 m. Nicholas Holt 1602–1685
    1. 1. Sarah Holt 1637–1690 m. 1 (Peter Patrick) Marks 1635–1692
      1. 1. Joseph (Marks) Sr. 1664–1775 m. Mary Hedder 1673–1750 m. Experience Hinds 1651–1741
        1. 1. Joseph (Marks) Jr. 1695–1741 m. Experience Hinds 1697–1741
        2. 2. Richard Marks 1715–
        3. 3. John (Gerrard) Marks 1715–1788
        4. 4. Hastings Marks 1694–1761
        5. 5. Esther Marks 1710–1784
        6. 6. Hezekiah Marks 1704–1788
        7. 7. John Marks 1716–1788
        8. 8. Susannah Marks 1700–1789
        9. 9. Mary (Marks Peters) * 1698–1784
        10. 10. Peter Marks 1750–1795
        11. 11. James Marks 1745–1816
        12. 12. Sarah Marks 1753–1826
      2. 2. John (Marks (marks) mountain) 1683–
      3. 3. William (Marks) Sr. 1670–1728
      4. 4. Peter Mark 1663–1663
      5. 5. Sarah Marke 1662–1662
      6. 6. Hannah Mark 1664–1773
      7. 7. Mary Marks 1661–1691
      8. 8. Mercie Marks 1667–1691
    2. 2. Andy Holt 1640–
    3. 3. John HOLT 1649–1687
    4. 4. Nicholas Holt 1647–1715
    5. 5. Rebecca Holt –1762
    6. 6. James Holt 1651–1690
    7. 7. Hannah Holt 1634–1728
    8. 8. Henry Holt 1644–1718
    9. 9. Priscilla Holt 1653–1653
    10. 10. Samuel (Holt) Sr 1641–1703
    11. 11. Mary Holt 1638–1700
    12. 12. Elizabeth ((m. Farnum) Holt 1636–1710
  2. 2. Henry (Shorte, Jr.,) Immigrant 1601–1673
  3. 3. Susanna Short 1628–1651
  4. 4. Rachael Short 1608–1700
  5. 5. William (Ashley) Shorte 1618–1618
  6. 6. Sarah Short 1620–1651
  7. 7. Dorothy (Emma) Shorte 1604–1677
  8. 8. Henry (Jewell) Shorte 1609–1673
  9. 9. Anthony (Ashley) Shorte 1603–1671

Mary Ashley's Timeline

3 Records

1577
2 April 1577
Birth of Mary Elizabeth Ashley in Totnes, Devon, England
Totnes, Devon, England
1644
22 Mar 1644
Age 67
Burial of Mary Elizabeth Ashley in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
1648
22 Mar 1648
Age 71
Death of Mary Elizabeth Ashley in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 April 1577
    Event Place: Totnes, Devon, England
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Mar 1648
    Event Place: Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
    [3] London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812, London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; Reference Number: P69BOT2A015MS09222002

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 22 Mar 1644
    Event Place: Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812, London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; Reference Number: P69BOT2A015MS09222002

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