Elizabeth Digbie

Brief Life History of Elizabeth

Elizabeth Digbie was born in 1555, in Essex, England as the daughter of Thomas Dygbye. She married John de Pledger on 27 November 1577, in Thaxted, Essex, England, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 2 daughters. She died on 8 August 1611, in Thaxted, Essex, England, at the age of 56, and was buried in Thaxted, Essex, England.

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Family Time Line

John de Pledger
1550–1614
Elizabeth Digbie
1555–1611
Marriage: 27 November 1577
John Pledger
1578–1630
Rebecca Pledger
1581–
Elizabeth Pledger
1584–1691
William Pledger
1585–1585
Abraham Pledger
1600–1655

Sources (7)

  • Legacy NFS Source: Elizabeth Digbie - birth-name: eelizabeth digby
  • Pledger in entry for John Pledger, "England, Essex Parish Registers, 1538-1997"
  • Elizabeth, "England, Essex Parish Registers, 1538-1997"

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World Events (6)

1558 · Act of Uniformity

The Act of Uniformity was passed by the Parliament of England and required all people to go to church once a week. The consequence of not attending church was a fine of 12 pence, which was a considerable amount for a poor person.

1569 · State Lottery

A State Lottery was recorded in 1569. The tickets were sold at St. Paul's Cathedral in London.

1571 · The Royal Exchange is Organized

The Royal Exchange was organized in January 1571 by Sir Thomas Gresham. Gresham is known as the father of English banking.

Name Meaning

English: variant of Higbee .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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