Grace Russell

     Grace was born in Wighton, County Norfolk, England. She was the daughter of John Russell of Wighton, granddaughter of Andrew Russell and Anne Giggs [daughter & heir of Robert Giggs of Wighton]. Grace married Edmund Bedingfeld, son of Sir Edmund Bedingfeld and Grace Marney, in County Norfolk, England. Edmund and Grace had children: Christopher, Mary, Grace, Amy, Elizabeth & Christian. Grace's husband, Edmund, died on 5 June 1565 in Wighton, County Norfolk, England, leaving her a widow. She married second, James Taverner of North Elmham. Grace departed this life in 1604.