Anthony Webbe


Anthony Webbe, of St. Andrew's, Canterbury and Fordwich, Kent.

Family

Webbe was the son of the MP George Webbe of Canterbury and his wife Anne. Webbe married a woman named Dorothy, who outlived him, dying in 1594. They had at least five sons and one daughter.

Career

He was involved in local politics and was made a Freeman of Canterbury in 1552, sheriff for 1563–64, an alderman in 1569 and mayor for 1571–72.
He was elected a Member of Parliament for Canterbury in 1572.