Background
Anderton was born in Lancashire in 1577, being the son of Thomas Anderton, of Horwick, and brother of Christopher Anderton, of Lostock, near Bolton.
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Laurence Anderton
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Christ"s College.
Career
Having learned his rudiments at the grammar school of Blackburn, he was sent from thence to Christ"s College, Cambridge, where he was admired for his brilliant genius and ready eloquence, upon which account he was commonly called ‘Golden-mouth Anderton.’ He took the degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1596-1597, and it is said that he became a clergyman of the established church. His missionary life, which extended over nearly forty years, in times of difficulty and danger, was chiefly passed in his native county, where he died on 17 April 1643. He was remarkable for his talent in preaching, and gave proof of his ability in controversy in his publications.
