Thomas Farnefold

Thomas Farnfold (c. 1600 – 19 March 1643) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons variously between 1624 and 1643.

The subject became a ward at age twelve and his wardship passed to the young Sir Edward Sackville before Bartholomew Rogers, the usher of the court of wards, took wardship of the subject and married him to his daughter.

His occupations were county official, justice of the peace, and Gentleman-pensioner.

[2] He was re-elected in 1628 and held the seat until 1629 when King Charles decided to rule without parliament for eleven years.

[3] Farnfold owned property in Sussex including Churchmeadow, Gatwickes, a water mill and lands and Wickham Farm Steyning[4] Farnhold died in 1643.