Elizabeth is listed as one of the children (birth order unknown) of Wolstone and Ellen (Empson) Child, born between 4 May 1590 (when they were married) and some months after 7 Feb 1600/1 'when "Hellene Childe" was granted the administration of the estate of her deceased husband "Wulstain Childe" (Archdeaconry of London Probate Acts 3:142, 149).'