YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Sir William Digby Tilton 1450–1542 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1450

Birth Location: Narborough, Blaby, Leicestershire, England

Death Date: 21 JAN 1542

Death Location: Narborough, Leicestershire, England

Father: Everard Digby

Mother: Jacquetta Ellis

Spouse(s): Agnes Felpes, Eleanor Fitzhugh

Children(s): William Tilton, John Tilton, Elizabeth Tilton, Elizabeth Tilton, Annis Tilton, Annoe Tilton, John Tilton

The story of Sir William Digby Tilton began in 1450 in Narborough, Blaby, Leicestershire, England. Sir William Digby Tilton married Agnes Felpes, Eleanor Fitzhugh, and had children including Annis Tilton, Annoe Tilton, Elizabeth Tilton, John Tilton, William Tilton. Sir William Digby Tilton passed away in 1542 in Narborough, Leicestershire, England.

Find more search results for Sir Tilton
ST

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

  • The story of Sir William Digby Tilton began in 1450 in Narborough, Blaby, Leicestershire, England.
  • Sir William Digby Tilton married Agnes Felpes, Eleanor Fitzhugh, and had children including Annis Tilton, Annoe Tilton, Elizabeth Tilton, John Tilton, William Tilton.
  • Sir William Digby Tilton passed away in 1542 in Narborough, Leicestershire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Sir Tilton's Ancestors

Self
Sir Tilton
1450–1542
Birth Place: Narborough, Blaby, Leicestershire, England
Parents
Everard Digby
1435–1509
Tilton on the Hill, Leicestershire, England
Jacquetta (Agnes) Ellis
1445–1496
Devon, England
Grandparents
Everard (Simon) Digby
1416–1461
Rutland, England
Agnes Clark
1424–
Rutland, England
John Ellis
1415–1500
Devon, England
Alianor Russell
1415–1500
Hertford, Hertfordshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Robert Digby
1385–1421
Lady Bellers
1396–1475
John Clark
1400–
John Clarke
1405–
John Ellis
1382–
Agnes
1383–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Sir Tilton's Descendants

1.
ST
Sir (William Digby) Tilton (1450–21 JAN 1542) m. Agnes Felpes (1470–1543) m. Eleanor Fitzhugh (1456–1550)
  1. 1. William Tilton 1488–1578 m. Alice 1525–1578
    1. 1. Robert Tilton 1535–1606 m. Elizabeth Morreal 1540–1620
      1. 1. Robert Tilton 1558–1642 m. Elizabeth (Thomas) Focell 1562–1620
        1. 1. William Tilton 1586–1653 m. Ursula Pycroft 1586–1638 m. Susanna Paston 1620–1655 m. Susannah 1604–1654
        2. 2. Thomas Tilton 1584–1652
        3. 3. Arthur Tilton 1595–1595
        4. 4. Elizabeth Tilton 1589–1664 m. James Arnold 1585–1664
      2. 2. John Tilton 1557–
    2. 2. William Tilton 1520–1579
    3. 3. Marie Tilton 1539–1666 m. Thomas Swete 1540–
    4. 4. Joan Tilton 1536–1606
    5. 5. Marie Tilton 1544–
    6. 6. Joane Tilton 1542–
    7. 7. Thomas Tilton 1540–1596 m. Elizabeth –1598
    8. 8. Annis Tilton 1543– m. Henry Swyftland 1540–
    9. 9. Isabell Tilton 1542–1594 m. Robert Barker 1535–
    10. 10. Thomas Tilton 1548–
    11. 11. Robert (Dorsey) Tilton 1546–
  2. 2. John Tilton 1496–
  3. 3. Elizabeth Tilton 1498–
  4. 4. Elizabeth Tilton 1499–1578
  5. 5. Annis Tilton 1500–
  6. 6. Annoe Tilton 1502–
  7. 7. John Tilton 1500–1560 m. Agnes Tilton 1472–1540

Sir Tilton's Timeline

2 Records

1450
1450
Birth of Sir William Digby Tilton in Narborough, Blaby, Leicestershire, England
Narborough, Blaby, Leicestershire, England
1542
21 JAN 1542
Age 92
Death of Sir William Digby Tilton in Narborough, Leicestershire, England
Narborough, Leicestershire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1450
    Event Place: Narborough, Blaby, Leicestershire, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 JAN 1542
    Event Place: Narborough, Leicestershire, England

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