Edward Thornton of Croston, Lancashire

Artwork by Graham Turner, from 'First Newbury 1643', copyright Osprey, part of Bloomsbury

Title: Unknown
Name: Edward Thornton
Gender: Male
Described occupation: Occupation unknown
Military status: Soldier
Military Rank: Unknown
Family details: He was pressed for the township of Briscough (Croston parish) to serve Parliament in Ireland. He had a son named Thurstan whose mother was dead.