 Anthony Ashley, son of Henry Ashley and Radigan Gilbert.Born ± 1541 at Damerham, Wiltshire, England, died Married/ Related to:  Dorothy Lyte, daughter of John Lyte and Edith Horsey.Born ± 1540 at Lytes Carey, Somerset, England, died The village of Damerham is situated just northwest of Fordingbridge and close to the Dorsetshire border. Damerham sits alongside the picturesque River Allen. Today, it is known as a place of attractive cottages, a riverside mill, and an ancient Norman church. It is an area that has been settled since Saxon times, and is the celebrated birthplace of Æthelflead, wife of King Edmund. Children: 1. Francis AshleyBorn ± 1580 at Damerham, Wiltshire, England, died 2. Anthony AshleyBorn ± 1581 at Winbourne, St. Giles, Dorset, England, died Jan 13, 1628, approximately 47 years. Occupation: ± 1600 at England; Occupation: Secretary of War for Queen Elizabeth I; Sir Anthony sat in several parliaments and was a distinguished gentleman and highly regarded by Queen Elizabeth I. He was Secretary of War and received the honour of Knighthood for his services at the capture of Calais. He was Secretary to the Privy Council during the reign of King James I and was a Baronet. | |||