 Anthony Ashley, son of Anthony Ashley and Dorothy Lyte.Born ± 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. Married ± 1592 (approximately 33 years married) to:  Jane Okeover, daughter of Philip Okeover and Margaret Elizabeth de Thick.Born ± 1574 at Okeover, Ashbourne, Staffordshire, England, died ± 1625, approximately 51 years Children: 1. Ann Elizabeth AshleyBorn before Jul 20, 1595 at Winbourne, St. Giles, Dorset, England, died Jul 20, 1628, at least 33 years 2. William AshleyBorn ± 1600 at Winbourne, St. Giles, Dorset, England, died | |||
| 2nd marriage Anthony Ashley, son of Anthony Ashley and Dorothy Lyte.Married after 1625 (at most 3 years married) to: Phillipa WessonBorn ± 1607 at London, Middlesex, England, died | |||