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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- 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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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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