Europe, British Isles, England, South Yorkshire, Sprotbrough, St Mary’s Church [Map]
St Mary’s Church, Sprotbrough is in Sprotbrough, South Yorkshire.
1170. St Mary’s Church, Sprotbrough [Map]. The present church is late Norman and is thought to be built around 1170. In 1516, the roof was replaced and clerestory windows added. The original roof line is still visible. Lower part of tower is 14th Century. A very rare stone ‘sanctuary’ seat which gave respite to fugitives.
Around 1280. St Mary’s Church, Sprotbrough [Map]. Effigy of a Knight in 14th Century cusped, ogee recess. Probably of the Fitzwilliam Family - 
Fitzwilliam Arms.
In 1325 Isabel Deincourt (age 50) died at Emley Wakefield. She was buried at St Mary’s Church, Sprotbrough [Map].
Around 1350. St Mary’s Church, Sprotbrough [Map]. Effigy of unknown female in 20th Century Canopy. Appears to be clasping her heart. Note the curious carving at her feet shown reflected in mirror.
Around 1350 Sanctuary Seat aka The Firth Stool at St Mary’s Church, Sprotbrough [Map]. The seat would give sanctuary in the church if one sat on it. The chair has a traceried panel on its left side, which cannot be seen in the image. On the arm is a sculpture of a figure which is quite worn, and underneath the seat is a bearded figure with their head under the seat and resting on their hands, as if pushing the chiar up. The chair is likely to be 14th century, and the church dates back to the 13th and 14th centuries.
After 1474. St Mary’s Church, Sprotbrough [Map]. The upper two stages of the Tower were reconstructed around 1474 by the will of Sir William Fitzwilliam (age 57). The east opening of the tower was closed when the organ was added in the early 19th century.
William Fitzwilliam: In 1417 he was born to John Fitzwilliam and Margaret Clarell Lady of the Garter at Sprotbrough, South Yorkshire. Before 01 Dec 1474 William Fitzwilliam and Elizabeth Chaworth were married. On 01 Dec 1474 William Fitzwilliam died.
After 01 Dec 1474. Memorial brass to William Fitzwilliam (deceased) and his wife Elizabeth Chaworth (deceased) at St Mary’s Church, Sprotbrough [Map].
Elizabeth Chaworth: In 1418 she was born to Thomas Chaworth. On 01 Dec 1474 Elizabeth Chaworth died.
After 08 Sep 1668. Memorial at St Mary’s Church, Sprotbrough [Map] to Sam Bower, Rector of St Mary’s Church, Sprotbrough [Map] for thirty-seven years.
09 Sep 1713. Jane Barrett, aged thirteen, daughter of Paul Baarrett of Kent, was buried at St Mary’s Church, Sprotbrough [Map].
On 21 Feb 1732 Maria Wilson aka Burrill (age 63) died. She was buried at St Mary’s Church, Sprotbrough [Map].
Maria Wilson aka Burrill: In 1669 she was born. Before 05 Nov 1709 Lionel Copley and she were married.
In 1757 Reverend Thomas Loxley (age 35) was appointed Rector of St Mary’s Church, Sprotbrough [Map].
After 04 Dec 1760. St Mary’s Church, Sprotbrough [Map]. Memorial to William Wrightson of Cusworth (deceased).
On 21 Apr 1761 Godfrey Copley (age 54) died. He was buried at St Mary’s Church, Sprotbrough [Map].
Godfrey Copley: In 1707 he was born to Lionel Copley and Maria Wilson aka Burrill.
On 20 Dec 1766 Lionel Copley (age 57) died. He was buried at St Mary’s Church, Sprotbrough [Map].
Lionel Copley: On 05 Nov 1709 he was born to Lionel Copley and Maria Wilson aka Burrill.
On 05 Mar 1790 Reverend Thomas Loxley (age 68) died. He was buried at St Mary’s Church, Sprotbrough [Map] on 08 Mar 1790.
08 Mar 1790. Memorial to Reverend Thomas Loxley (deceased). Rector of St Mary’s Church, Sprotbrough [Map].
Reverend Thomas Loxley: In 1722 he was born to Thomas Loxley and Elizabeth Revell. In 1757 he was appointed Rector of St Mary’s Church, Sprotbrough. On 05 Mar 1790 he died. He was buried at St Mary’s Church, Sprotbrough on 08 Mar 1790.
On 04 Mar 1806 Lionel Copley 2nd Baronet (age 39) died unmarried and without issue. He ws buried at St Mary’s Church, Sprotbrough [Map]. His brother Joseph Copley 3rd Baronet (age 36) succeeded 3rd Baronet Copley Sprotborough.
Lionel Copley 2nd Baronet: Around 1767 he was born to Joseph Moyle aka Copley 1st Baronet and Mary Buller Lady Copley. On 16 Apr 1781 Joseph Moyle aka Copley 1st Baronet died. His son Lionel Copley 2nd Baronet succeeded 2nd Baronet Copley Sprotborough.
Joseph Copley 3rd Baronet: On 10 May 1769 he was born to Joseph Moyle aka Copley 1st Baronet and Mary Buller Lady Copley. On 04 Mar 1792 John Hamilton 1st Marquess Abercorn and Cecil Hamilton Marchioness Abercorn were married. She by marriage Marchioness Abercorn. They were divorced in Apr 1799. She married the Joseph Copley 3rd Baronet the following month; he being the brother of the Marquess' first wife Catherine Moyle Marchioness Abercorn. They were first cousins. On 09 Aug 1832 Joseph Copley 3rd Baronet and Cecil Hamilton Marchioness Abercorn were married. She by marriage Lady Copley Sprotborough. He was the younger brother of her first husband's [John Hamilton 1st Marquess Abercorn] first wife Catherine Moyle Marchioness Abercorn.
After 22 Jul 1811. St Mary’s Church, Sprotbrough [Map]. Ledger stone of Samuel Clowe of Broughton Hall in Lancashire.
On 19 Jun 1819 Cecil Hamilton Marchioness Abercorn (age 49) died. She was buried at St Mary’s Church, Sprotbrough [Map].
Cecil Hamilton Marchioness Abercorn: On 13 Mar 1770 she was born to George Hamilton.
On 21 May 1838 Joseph Copley 3rd Baronet (age 69) died. He was buried at St Mary’s Church, Sprotbrough [Map]. His son Joseph William Copley 4th Baronet (age 33) succeeded 4th Baronet Copley Sprotborough. Charlotte Anderson-Pelham Lady Copley (age 27) by marriage Lady Copley Sprotborough.
Joseph William Copley 4th Baronet: On 26 Jul 1804 he was born to Joseph Copley 3rd Baronet and Cecil Hamilton Marchioness Abercorn. On 19 Nov 1831 Joseph William Copley 4th Baronet and Charlotte Anderson-Pelham Lady Copley were married. She the daughter of Charles Anderson-Pelham 1st Earl Yarborough. He the son of Joseph Copley 3rd Baronet and Cecil Hamilton Marchioness Abercorn. On 04 Jan 1883 Joseph William Copley 4th Baronet died without issue. Baronet Copley Sprotborough extinct. He was buried at Brompton Cemetery.
Charlotte Anderson-Pelham Lady Copley: On 21 Oct 1810 she was born to Charles Anderson-Pelham 1st Earl Yarborough. On 10 Aug 1875 Charlotte Anderson-Pelham Lady Copley died. She was buried at All Saints' Church, Brocklesby.
1872. St Mary’s Church, Sprotbrough [Map]. Memorial to Thomas Wood of Sprotbrough.
After 10 Aug 1875. St Mary’s Church, Sprotbrough [Map]. Memorial to Charlotte Anderson-Pelham Lady Copley (deceased), wife of Joseph William Copley 4th Baronet (age 71).
After 04 Jan 1883. Memorial to Joseph William Copley 4th Baronet (deceased) at St Mary’s Church, Sprotbrough [Map].
After 12 Jan 1887. St Mary’s Church, Sprotbrough [Map]. Memorial to Elizabeth Mary Copley (deceased) placed by her brother-in-law Henry George Grey 3rd Earl Grey (age 84), husband of her late sister Maria Copley 3rd Countess Grey.
Elizabeth Mary Copley: On 11 Apr 1800 she was born to Joseph Copley 3rd Baronet and Cecil Hamilton Marchioness Abercorn. On 12 Jan 1887 Elizabeth Mary Copley died unmarried.
Maria Copley 3rd Countess Grey: In May 1799 she was born to Joseph Copley 3rd Baronet and Cecil Hamilton Marchioness Abercorn. On 09 Aug 1832 Henry George Grey 3rd Earl Grey and she were married. She the daughter of Joseph Copley 3rd Baronet and Cecil Hamilton Marchioness Abercorn. He the son of Charles Grey 2nd Earl Grey and Mary Elizabeth Ponsonby Countess Grey. On 17 Jul 1845 Charles Grey 2nd Earl Grey died. His son Henry George Grey 3rd Earl Grey succeeded 3rd Earl Grey, 3rd Viscount Grey of Howick in Northumberland, 3rd Baron Grey of Howick in Northumberland, 4th Baronet Grey of Howick in Northumberland. She by marriage Countess Grey. After 14 Sep 1879 Maria Copley 3rd Countess Grey died.
After 12 Sep 1891. St Mary’s Church, Sprotbrough [Map]. Memorial to Richard Heber Wrightson (deceased) commissioned by his wife Albinia Thomas
Richard Heber Wrightson:
In 1800 he was born to William Wrightson and Henrietta Heber.
On 13 Aug 1832 he and Elizabeth Augusta de Grey were married at Merton, Norfolk.
After 1875 he and Albinia Thomas were married at St Mary's Church, Bryanston Square, Marylebone.
On 12 Sep 1891 he died. He was buried at St Peter's Church, Warmsworth.
Albinia Thomas: she was born to Inigo Thomas of Ratton in Sussex and Frances Anne m Thomas. In 1895 she died.
1915. St Mary’s Church, Sprotbrough [Map]. Chapel of St Thomas re-made in memory of Charles Watson-Copley 3rd Baronet and Georgiana Tredcroft Lady Watson-Copley by Selina Frances Watson-Copley (age 58). 
Watson Arms. NO IMAGE.
Charles Watson-Copley 3rd Baronet:
On 06 Apr 1828 he was born to Charles Wager Watson 2nd Baronet and Jemima Colleton Lady Watson.
On 30 Dec 1852 Charles Wager Watson 2nd Baronet died. His son Charles Watson-Copley 3rd Baronet succeeded 3rd Baronet Watson of Fulmer in Buckinghamshire.
On 12 May 1854 Charles Watson-Copley 3rd Baronet and Georgiana Tredcroft Lady Watson-Copley were married at Genoa. She by marriage Lady Watson of Fulmer in Buckinghamshire.
On 06 Apr 1888 Charles Watson-Copley 3rd Baronet died. His brother Wager Joseph Watson 4th Baronet succeeded 4th Baronet Watson of Fulmer in Buckinghamshire.
Georgiana Tredcroft Lady Watson-Copley: Around 1827 she was born. On 27 Jan 1892 she died.
After 1945. War Memorials at St Mary’s Church, Sprotbrough [Map].
After 1960. St Mary’s Church, Sprotbrough [Map]. Memorial to Edward Windle 1892-1960, Churchwarden.
After 2015. List of the Rectors of St Mary’s Church, Sprotbrough [Map].
