On 23 July 1611, Frances Sutton was born at Dudley Castle to Sir Ferdinando Sutton, the then heir to the Barony of Dudley, and Honora, daughter of Edward Seymour.
[2] On the death of her father in 1621, Frances became the heir apparent to the barony, then held by her grandfather Edward Sutton, the 5th Baron Dudley.
During the time that he held the title, Baron Dudley had severe financial difficulties.
[4] They had 3 daughters: Honor, Frances and Theodosia and 4 sons: Edward, John, Humble and William.
[1] She inherited the title of Baroness of Dudley on 23 June 1643 on the death of her grandfather.