Sir Richard Aston of Aston (fl. 1358-1410)

✓ Sir Richard Aston of Aston, son and heir of Robert of Ringey; m. (1) Jonet, da. of John Hoknell of Huxley (she and their children died of the plague at Ringey), (2) Ellen Dutton; treasurer to Queen Philippa of her lands in Ambrage 32 Edw. III; soldier in Spain 12 Ric. II; steward of Hopesdale and of Halton (10 Hen. IV). Leycester: 'From this sir Richard downwards the pedegree is very clear'. Source: Ormerod, History of the County Palatine and City of Chester (1819), vol. I, pp.532-535 'Aston of Aston juxta Sutton' (Sir Peter Leycester's text from the family evidences, with Ormerod's additions), read 2 Nov 2026 (archive.org djvu text). [DIRECT ANCESTOR OF THE COMPILER: flag added 2 Nov 2026 by walking the tree from Aynsley, so that this marker is reliable and can be searched.]