16th-century English politician
Thomas Sotherton (by 1525 – 1583), of Norwich, Norfolk, was an English politician.
He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Norwich in 1558 and 1559 and mayor of the city in 1565-66.[1]
He was the eldest son of Nicholas Sotherton (d.1540) of Norwich by Agnes Wright. He married Elizabeth, daughter of Augustine Steward of Norwich. They had four sons and four daughters.[1]
Children
Children of Thomas Sotherton and Elizabeth Steward:[2]
- Augustine Sotherton of Hesleden (Hellesdon) near Norwich, m. Anne, daughter of Thomas Peck of Norwich, and had:[2]
- Samwell Sotheron of Hesleden, m. Mary, daughter of Thomas Gilbert of Burlingham in Norfolk, and had Thomas, who ob. s.p, Gilbert and Anne[2]
- Thomas[2]
- Elias[2]
- Elizabeth, the wife of Thomas Warner of Hofton (Hoveton) in Norfolk[2]
- Nicholas[2]
- Thomas[2]
- Susan[2]
- Matthew[2]
- Judith, the wife of Thomas Ferreby of Norfolk[2]
- Elizabeth, ob.[2]
- Mary, the wife of Henry Barker of Norwich[2]