Anthony Throckmorton facts for kids

Origins

Anthony Throckmorton (Throgmorton) (1528 – 1592/93) was the son of Sir George Throckmorton of Coughton and his wife Katherine Vaux, the eldest daughter of Nicholas Vaux of Harrowden by his first wife Elizabeth FitzHugh. He was a member of Parliament for Cricklade in the parliament of 1563. He was a Roman Catholic and a recusant.

Marriage and issue

Anthony Throckmorton married Katherine Willington in Barchester, Warwickshire, England circa 1554. Anthony by his wife had at least four sons and five daughters as follows:

Sons

• Thomas Throckmorton (born 1555–1598).
• John Throckmorton, (born 1555).
• George Throckmorton, (born 1567–1612).
• Robert Throckmorton, (born 1569–1577).

Daughters

• Anne Throckmorton
• Mary Throckmorton (born 1556–1643), who married John Stratford of Farmcote, Gloucestershire. House of Stratford 
• Catherine Throckmorton (born 1558–1614).
• Margaret Throckmorton (born 1571).
• Elizabeth Throckmorton (born 1573–1636).