Elizabeth was the daughter of Robert Holywode but her mother is unknown. The date and place of her birth have not been found.
She had three marriages/partners. Her first husband was James Nugent. They were married, but the date and place have not been found. Their five known children were Christopher (?-1478), Andrew (?-?), Robert (?->1487), Lavallin (?-1532/33) and Theobald (?-?).
Her second husband was sir Thomas Dowdall. They were married, but the date and place have not been found. They had no known children.
Her third husband was Peter Travers. They were married, but the date and place have not been found. They had no known children.