Edward Aston (strongman)
Edward Aston may refer to: * Sir Edward Aston (died 1568), Sheriff of Staffordshire in 1528, 1534, 1540, and 1556 * Sir Edward Aston (died 1598) Sir Edward Aston (died 1598) of Tixall, Staffordshire was Sheriff of Staffordshire. Biography Edward was the eldest son of Sir Walter Aston and his second wife Elizabeth, daughter of James Leveson of Lilleshall, Shropshire. Sir Edward was a wea ...

Edward Aston (died 1568)
Sir Edward Aston (died 1568) built and resided at Tixall House, Staffordshire. He served four terms as Sheriff of Staffordshire. Biography Edward Aston was the son and heir of Sir John Aston and Joan, the only child of Sir William Littleton, of Frankley, Worcestershire. Sir Edward demolished the old manor house at Tixall and build a large mansion called Tixall House. Most of it has been demolished but the gatehouse survives. Sir Edward was Sheriff of Staffordshire in the years 1528, 1534, 1540, and 1556. His tomb is in St Mary's Church, Stafford St Mary's Church, Stafford is a Grade I listed parish church in Stafford, Staffordshire, England. History The church dates from the early 13th century, with 14th century transepts and 15th century clerestories and crossing tower. Excavations .... Family Sir Edward married first Mary, daughter of Sir Henry Vernon. They had no children, and she died in 1525. Richardson, Douglas"Magna Carta Ancestry" pg. 59 Sir Edward married ...
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