Anderton family
# 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).
