Anderton family

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).
 * Laurence Anderton, alias Scroop (1577–1643).
 * Venerable Robert Anderton (1560–1586).
 * Roger Anderton (died 1640).
 * Thomas Anderton (1611–1671).