CROFTS, Anthony (c.1593-1657), of West Stow, Suff. and Gray’s Inn, London

b. c. 1593, 2nd s. of Sir John Crofts† (d.1628) of Chalgrave, Beds. and Little Saxham, Suff., and Mary, da. of Sir Thomas Shirley I* of Wiston, Suss.; bro. of Sir Henry*.C142/467/65. educ. Emmanuel, Camb. 1611; G. Inn 1612.Al. Cant.; GI Admiss. m. 16 July 1633,D. Lysons, Environs of London, iii. 623. Mary (d. 11 May 1678), da. of Richard Franklin of Willesden, Mdx., wid. of Sir John Smythe II* of Leeds Castle, Kent, 3s., 1da. d.v.p. d. 1 Oct. 1657.S.H.A. Hervey, West Stow Par. Reg. 77-8; W. Copinger, Suff. Manors, i. 406.