Anne Crofton, 1st Baroness Crofton facts for kids

Anne Crofton, 1st Baroness Crofton (born January 11, 1751 – died August 12, 1817) was an important Irish noblewoman. She held a special title called a suo jure peeress, which means she became a noble in her own right, not just through her husband.

Who Was Anne Crofton?

Anne Crofton was born Anne Croker. Her father was Thomas Croker from Blackwater, County Kildare, Ireland. Her mother was Anne Ryves. Anne's mother came from a well-known family.

Her Family Background

Anne's grandfather, William Ryves, lived in Upper Wood, County Kilkenny. He was a descendant of Sir William Ryves. Sir William had moved to Ireland around 1620. He became a judge in a high court called the Court of King's Bench (Ireland). This shows Anne came from a family with a history of important people.

Becoming a Baroness

Anne Crofton married Sir Edward Crofton, 2nd Baronet. Sir Edward was a politician. He was a Member of the Irish Parliament for Roscommon. This meant he represented the people of Roscommon in the government.

Before Sir Edward died, he was offered a special noble title, a peerage. However, he passed away on September 30, 1797. Instead of him, the honor was given to his wife, Anne. On December 1, 1797, she was made a noblewoman. She received the title Baroness Crofton in the Peerage of Ireland. This made her a very important person in Irish society.

Her Later Life

Lady Crofton lived until August 1817. She was 66 years old when she died. Her grandson, Edward, inherited her title. He became the next Baron Crofton.