Edward Aston (died 1568)


Sir Edward Aston 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.

Family

Sir Edward married first Mary, daughter of Sir Henry Vernon. They had no children, and she died in 1525.
Sir Edward married secondly Joan, daughter of Sir Thomas Bowles, of Penho Carnarvonshire. They had several children: