Born about [location unknown]
Ancestors 
Daughter of John Shelton
and Mary (Parker) Shelton
Wife of
John Scudamore
— married
[date unknown] [location unknown]
[children unknown]
Died
at about age 53
[location unknown]
Profile last modified
| Created 23 Nov 2018
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Biography
She was at court as a chamberer to Queen Elizabeth from 1 Jan 1571, and remained in the Queen’s service until her death. She was one of only six women who were appointed to the Privy chamber. When her close friend, Dorothy Stafford, was ill, it was Mary who was the Queen's sleeping companion. Mary Shelton weds Sir James Scudamore of Holme Lacy, Herefordshire, a gentleman usher, without the Queen’s consent. In a letter from Eleanor Brydges to the Earl of Rutland it was written that "no one ever bought her husband more dearly", speaking of an incident when the Queen reportedly broke Mary’s finger by hitting her with a hairbrush. The Queen, in a passion at the discovery of what had taken place, "telt liberall bothe with bloes and yevel words". But after that, Elizabeth not only sanctioned the marriage, but appointed the new Mrs. Scudamore as gentlewoman of the bedchamber. Mary had hundred of gowns under her charge, and kept careful inventory of them all. Mary continued as a chamberer and became quite influential at court as well as being a favorite with the Queen. Royal gifts included £400 in 1591 and £300 in 1594.
Sources
- http://www.tudorplace.com.ar/SHELTON.htm#Anne%20SHELTON2
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Scudamore
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