Anne Eyre facts for kids

Anne Eyre (1612 – 1681) was an English woman who kept very detailed records of her family's money and daily life. Her notes give us a special peek into how middle-class families lived in England before a big conflict called the English Civil War. She was an important "account keeper," which means she managed all the family's financial records.

Anne Eyre's Life Story

Her Early Years

Anne was born in 1612. Her birth name was Anne Aldersey. She was baptised in a place called Aldersey in Cheshire, England. Her father was Samuel Aldersey.

Family and Records

Anne married Robert Eyre. His family was involved in law. Robert's grandfather, also named Robert, was a respected lawyer at Lincoln's Inn. His father was a barrister, which is another type of lawyer.

In 1638, Anne's husband, Robert, started a book to keep track of their family's money and spending. This was the same year their son, Samuel, was born. Soon after, Anne took over the job of keeping these records.

What Her Accounts Show

Anne's notes were very detailed. They show us what daily life was like for families in the 1600s, especially before the English Civil War. Her records help historians understand things like what people bought, how much things cost, and how households were managed.

Her Son, Samuel

Anne and Robert's son, Samuel, grew up to become a very important person. He became a judge and was appointed to the King's Bench. This was a very high court in England at the time.