Thomas Stoughton facts for kids
Thomas Stoughton was an important English politician who lived from 1521 to 1591. He came from Stoughton, Surrey and West Stoke, Sussex. He spent many years serving his country in the English Parliament.
About Thomas Stoughton's Family
Thomas Stoughton came from a family with a long history of public service. His family had members who served in Parliament for a long time. His father was Lawrence Stoughton, and his mother was Anne Combes from Guildford.
Thomas Stoughton was married twice during his life. His first wife was Anne Fleming, who was from London. They did not have any children together.
He married his second wife, Elizabeth Lewknor, on February 27, 1553. She was from Tangmere, Sussex. Thomas and Elizabeth had two sons who also became Members of Parliament. Their sons were Sir Laurence and Adrian. Sir Laurence represented Guildford, and Adrian represented Haslemere and Chichester. They also had two daughters.
Thomas Stoughton's Political Career
Thomas Stoughton was a Member of Parliament (often called an MP). This means he was chosen to represent people in the English Parliament, which is like a big meeting where laws are made.
He represented the area of Chichester several times. He was an MP for Chichester in March 1553, October 1553, April 1554, and again in 1563.
He also represented the area of Guildford. He served as an MP for Guildford in 1547, 1559, and 1572. His long service shows he was a dedicated politician.
