Anthony Skeffington

Anthony Skeffington (died after 1535) was an English-born cleric and judge in Ireland.

He was born in Skeffington, Leicestershire. He was a cousin of Sir William Skeffington, who served as Lord Deputy of Ireland from 1529-32 and 1534-5, and probably came to Ireland in his cousin's retinue. He was appointed Master of the Rolls in Ireland in 1530 and held office until 1533.

In 1535 he was appointed prebendary of Swords, in St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin. His office was suppressed soon afterwards during the general abolition of Roman Catholic benefices at the Reformation. His date of death is not recorded.

References

• Ball, F. Elrington The Judges in Ireland 1221-1921 John Murray London 1926
• Lodge, John and Archdall, Mervyn Peerage of Ireland Dublin 1789