Anderton family

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The Anderton family was a notable family, which was divided into several branches and lived in various places throughout the historic county of Lancashire, England. After the Reformation they provided a number of prominent Roman Catholics.

Prominent members included:

• James Anderton (1557–1618).[http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01467b.htm James Anderton] - Catholic Encyclopedia article
• Laurence Anderton, alias Scroop (1577–1643).
• Venerable Robert Anderton (1560–1586).[http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01467c.htm Robert Anderton] - Catholic Encyclopedia article
• Roger Anderton (died 1640).[http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01467d.htm Roger Anderton] - Catholic Encyclopedia article
• Thomas Anderton (1611–1671).[http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01467e.htm Thomas Anderton] - Catholic Encyclopedia article