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Female Elizabeth Despencer Click to view Elizabeth Despencer in the family tree

Elizabeth was born about 1367 in Essendine, Rutland, England.1   Elizabeth's father was Edward Despencer and her mother was Elizabeth De Burghersh.  Her paternal grandparents were Edward Despencer and Anne De Ferrers; her maternal grandparents were Bartholomew Burghersh and Cicely De Weyland. She had a brother and a sister, named Thomas of Gloucester and Margaret.  She was the second oldest of the three children.  She died on April 10th, 1408.  She was buried in Tewkesbury Abbey, Gloucestershire, England.1 1 


Elizabeth's first family with John Fitzalan

‌Elizabeth and John were married in a religious ceremony before 1387.1   They had two sons named Thomas Fitzalan and John.


Elizabeth's second family with William La Zouche

‌Elizabeth and William were married in a religious ceremony after April 28th, 1393.1 

1 Joanne's Tree.1 GED.GED
Further sources/citations:
Burke's Dormant & Extinct Peerages, daveanthes.FTW

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