Peerage Record – 32478

     Christopher Croft is the son of Ralph Croft.² He married Elizabeth Barton, daughter of Thomas Barton, on 30 June 1565 at Middleham, Yorkshire, England.^1,3
     He lived in 1611 at Kensington Palace, London, England^G.¹

     Elizabeth Barton is the daughter of Thomas Barton.² She married Christopher Croft, son of Ralph Croft, on 30 June 1565 at Middleham, Yorkshire, England.^1,2
     She lived at Beamsley, Yorkshire, England^G.¹ From 30 June 1565, her married name became Croft.

     Sir Christopher Croft was the son of Christopher Croft and Elizabeth Barton.² He married, firstly, Cecilia Wilford, daughter of Reverend James Wilford and Elizabeth Ashenden.³ He married, secondly, Elizabeth Harrison, daughter of Robert Harrison, on 21 November 1613 at St. Michael’s, Micklegate, Yorkshire, England.^1,3 He died on 5 July 1649.¹
     He held the office of Sheriff of York in 1618.¹ He held the office of Lord Mayor of York in 1629.¹ In 1641 he entertained King Charles I at his home.¹ He held the office of Lord Mayor of York in 1641.¹ He was appointed Knight on 20 November 1641.^1,3

     Robert Harrison held the office of Alderman of York.²

     Elizabeth Harrison was the daughter of Robert Harrison.² She married Sir Christopher Croft, son of Christopher Croft and Elizabeth Barton, on 21 November 1613 at St. Michael’s, Micklegate, Yorkshire, England.^1,3 She died circa 20 September 1643.³ She was buried on 23 September 1643 at St. Michael’s, Ousebridge End, Yorkshire, England.³
     From 21 November 1613, her married name became Croft.

     Thomas Croft was baptised on 22 December 1619 at St. Michael’s, Stillington, Yorkshire, England.² He was the son of Sir Christopher Croft and Elizabeth Harrison.³ He married Olive Dyneley, daughter of John Dyneley and Faye Aykerolde.¹ He died in 1654.¹ He was buried on 7 September 1654.²
     He lived at Stillington, Yorkshire, England^G.¹

     Olive Dyneley was the daughter of John Dyneley and Faye Aykerolde.^1,2 She married Thomas Croft, son of Sir Christopher Croft and Elizabeth Harrison.¹ She died circa 17 June 1671. She was buried on 20 June 1671 at St. Michael’s, Stillington, Yorkshire, England.²
     Her married name became Croft.

     Thomas Croft was the son of Thomas Croft and Olive Dyneley.² He married Frances Thompson, daughter of Sir Stephen Thompson, on 11 May 1681 at St. John’s, Micklegate, Yorkshire, England.^1,3 He died circa 8 April 1711.¹ He was buried on 11 April 1711 at Stillington Park, Yorkshire, England.⁴
     He lived at Stillington, Yorkshire, England^G.¹

     Sir Stephen Thompson was born in 1635.² He is the son of Richard Thompson and Anne Nelthorpe.^2,3 He married Mary Thompson, daughter of Leonard Thompson.³ He died on 22 February 1692/93.²
     He held the office of Alderman of York.⁴ He lived at Kirby Hall, Yorkshire, England.³

     Frances Thompson was baptised on 29 July 1664 at St. John’s, Micklegate, Yorkshire, England.² She was the daughter of Sir Stephen Thompson.³ She married Thomas Croft, son of Thomas Croft and Olive Dyneley, on 11 May 1681 at St. John’s, Micklegate, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 She died circa 20 November 1738. She was buried on 23 November 1738 at Stillington, Yorkshire, England.²
     From 11 May 1681, her married name became Croft.