Thomas Boughton

Born [date unknown] in Monks Kirby, Warwickshire, England

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Died before 6 May 1558 in Long Lawford, Warwickshire, England

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Biography

Thomas was the son of William Boughton) and his second wife Elizabeth Barrington.^[1] He was buried 6 May 1558 at Dunchurch, Warwickshire.^[2] His will was written 1 May 1558 and proved 22 June 1558.^[3] In his will Thomas named

• Margaret, wife
• Edward Sanders, chief justice of common law
• Thomas Boughton, son
• Edward Boughton, son
• William Boughton, son
• Henry Boughton, son
• Peter Boughton, son
• Richard Boughton, son
• Katherine Boughton, daughter

The visitation suggests there may have been additional daughters Ursula and Jane.^[1] Also that there were two sons named Edward, which has been confirmed from wills and parish registers.

Thomas was the eldest son and heir but died just two years later and was succeeded by Edward who was still a minor.^[4]

Research Notes

There is a marriage of James Banner(?) of Hardwick, Gloucs to Katherine Boughton 30 April 1587.^[5]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Visitations of Warwickshire 1682, page 163, Boughton of Lawford. archive.org
2. ↑ Burial 6 May 1558 at Dunchurch, Warwickshire. Image at FamilySearch Record: VHXH-GMN
3. ↑ Will of Thomas Boughton of Long Lawford, Warwickshire. 22 June 1558. PROB 11/40/322
4. ↑ 'Parishes: Dunchurch and Thurlaston', in A History of the County of Warwick: Volume 6, Knightlow Hundred, ed. L F Salzman (London, 1951), pp. 78-86. British History Online BHO
5. ↑ Marriage 30 April 1587. Dunchurch, Warwickshire. Image on FamilySearch Record: VHXH-TST

• Will of Thomas Boughton of Long Lawford, Warwickshire. PROB 11/40/322. 22 June 1558. The National Archives, Kew, England.