The following MIs were kindly contributed by Alf Beard, 18th January 2007.
Entries supply name, date of death, and age. Abbreviations: w=wife; h=husband; s=son; d=daughter; &c.
Ellen, w/o James WRIGHT,
Of Scropton, 23 Oct 1882, 61
James, above, 9 August 1905, 91
Thine eyes shall see the King in his bed
Elizabeth, d, Born 9 Feb 1849,
Died at Scropton, 20 August 1935
Also Contributed
Ellen, w/o James WRIGHT of Scropton
James WRIGHT, above, 9 August 1905, 91
Elizabeth, d, 1849, died at Scropton, 20 August 1935 [Alf Beard: 4 May 2008]
Robert SHIPTON,
Late of this village 18 Dec 1852, 72
Mary SHIPTON, sister **** [the remainder of the inscription has been
obliterated by a very large ant-hill]
Also Contributed
Robert SHIPTON late of this village
18 December 1852, 72
Mary SHIPTON, 1 May 1852, 67 [Alf Beard: 4 May 2008]
Samuel MORLEY,
Late of Foston in this parish
19 Feb 1848, 76
Ann, w, 4 Feb 1848, 88
Louisa the w/o Benjamin TUCKNELL
of London, and granddaughter of the above
28 April 1848, 28 leaving one daughters
Anne Louisa TUCKNELL and [stone has sunk]
Also Contributed
Samuel MORLEY late of Foston
in this parish, 19 February 1848, 76
Ann, w, 4 February 1848, 88
Louisa, w/o Benjamin TUCKNELL of London
and granddaughter of the above. 28 April 1848, 28
leaving two daughters Anne Louisa TUCKNELL
and Ann [Alf Beard: 4 May 2008]
Ann BOWEN,
Widow of Scropton, 15 Sept 1810, not sure if 18 or 78
Much regretted by all her friends [Auth: the stonemason had a bad day at the office. Not
only was her age wrong, but her first name was wrong as
well. It was originally 'AMN' plus 'Widow of Scropton']
Hannah REEVE 16 May 1829, 65
She was greatly respected by all her friend.
The widow of Matthew REEVE of Scropton
And d/o David and Ann BOWEN
Also Contributed
Hannah REEVE 16 May 1829, 65
She was greatly respected by all her friends
The widow of Matthew REEVE of Scropton
and d/o David & Ann BOWEN also of this place. [Alf Beard: 4 May 2008]
War Death
L/Cpl Frank E. HOOD,
Killed at Rugley Camp, 9 June 1917, 39
Alice Elizabeth, w, 27 Nov 1959, 80
[Extra information from the CWGC:
L/Cpl 26010, 11 North Staffordshire Regt]
Transferred to as TR/S/12135 4th Training Reserve
Died 10 June 1917 age 36. s/o of John & Mary HOOD
And w/o Alice E. of Scropton Road, Tutbury
Burton on Trent. Born at Ipswich.
At rest in this churchyard
Also Contributed War Grave
My beloved husband L/Cpl Frank HOOD
killed at Rugeley Camp, 9 June 1917, 39
Alice Elizabeth, w, 27 November 1959, 80
Additional information courtesy of the CWGC
L/Cpl 26010 Frank Ernest, 11th North Staffs Regt
transferred to as L/Cpl TR/S/12135,
4th North Staffs Regt, died 10 June 1917 age 36.
Son of John & Mary HOOD, h/o Alice E
of Scropton Road, Tutbury, Burton on Trent
Born at Ipswich and buried at St Paul's Churchyard, Scropton [Alf Beard: 4 May 2008]
James TIPPER,
Late Clerk of this parish
Suddenly called to rest 24 Dec 1898, 54
Susannah, w, 8 August 1897, 58
This stone was erected by their sorrowing children
Also Contributed
James TIPPER late Clerk of this church
Suddenly called to rest 24 December 1898, 54
Susannah, w, 8 August 1897, 58
This stone was erected by their sorrowing children [Alf Beard: 4 May 2008]
Clara d/o Alfred & Eliza STRUTT,
Of Sunnyside, Scropton, 13 Nov 1918, 39
Arthur George ABBOTTS h/o above,
4 Dec 1919, 44
Also Contributed
Clara, d/o late Alfred & Eliza STRUTT of Sunnyside, Scropton, 13 November 1918, 39
Arthur George ABBOTTS, h, 4 December 1919, 44 [Alf Beard: 4 May 2008]
Here lies the body of
John HARRIFON [HARRISON], fon of William HARRIFON [HARRISON]
And Eliz his wife of Fofton [Foston] who departed this
Life the 2Jft [21st] day of Feb 175J [1751]
and in the 24th year of his age
Near this place alfo lye the bodies of
John HOLLALEY and Eliz his wife.
Fhe died the J7th [17th] of Jan 1721, 80 [stone has sunk]
Also Contributed
John HARRIFON [HARRISON] s/o
William HARRIFON [HARRISON] and Eliz his wife of Fofton [Foston] 21 February 1751, 24 Near this place alfo lye the bodies of
John [[looks like] HOLLALEY] and Eliz his wife
She died 17 January 1721
near her 80th year of her age [Auth: John is not mentioned on this stone] [Alf Beard: 4 May 2008]
Also Contributed
James FAULKNER of Scropton
31 July 1863, 32 God hath taken away my only son but he
has given his only son for me [Alf Beard: 4 May 2008]
Mary Anne, w/o Joseph SUTTON,
4 Sept **** [looks like] 63
Leonard, s, 13 Sept 1882, 3yrs
Rosa, d, 2 Oct 1882, 11months
Joseph, s, 23 March 1877, 65 days
Also Contributed
Mary Annie, w/o Joseph SUTTON
15 September 1882, 33
Leonard, s, 13 September 1882, 3 years
Rosa, d, 2 October 1882, 17 months
Joseph, s, 28 March 1877, 65 days [Alf Beard: 4 May 2008]
Ann WALL,
Widow and relict of Thomas WALL,
Late of this parish, 24 Nov 1774, 95
Elizabeth HIGGS, d/o the above
Ann WALL by a former hufband
28 Nov 1718, 18
Also Contributed
Ann WALL, widow and relict of Thomas WALL
Late of this parifh [parish] 24 November 1774, 95
Elizabeth HIGGS d/o above Ann WALL
by a former hufband [husband]
28 November 1718, 18 [Alf Beard: 4 May 2008]
Thomas WALL,
Late of Fofton [Foston] in this parifh
16 Oct 1767, 92
Thomas fon of Thomas WALL, by Ann his wife
Jst [1st] March 1734, 25
Also Contributed
Thomas WALL late of Fofton [Foston] in this parish
16 October 1767, 92
Thomas, s/o Thomas WALL by Ann his wife
1 March 1734, 23 [Alf Beard: 4 May 2008]
Thomas WALL,
Late of Foston in the county of Derby, Gent
6 April 1809, ? [Auth: the stonemason has had a stab at the age. Is
it 64 or 77? Looking at the stone I would go for 64]
Also Contributed
Thomas WALL late of Foston
in the county of Derby, Gent, 6 April 1809, [Auth: Not sure of his age, the stonemason
has over inscribed quite a few times,
it is one of the following 44, 47, 74, or 77.
I can not even hazard a guess] [Alf Beard: 4 May 2008]
Ann HOPKINS, 10 June 1838, 45
After having lived 19 years in the services
of Col, NEWTON and 27 years in the family
discharging her duties with fidelity
Also Contributed
Ann HOPKINS 10 June 1838, 45
After having lived 19yrs in the Service of
Col, NEWTON and 27yrs in the family discharging her duties with fidelity [Alf Beard: 4 May 2008]
Also Contributed
William WHITTINGHAM 27 October 1861, 43 "Boast not thyself of to-morrow; for thou knowest
what a day may bring forth" [Alf Beard: 4 May 2008]
Bessy d/o William & Elizabeth GRATTIDGE,
Of Foston, 17 Nov 1803, 12
Daniel and Jesse their sons
Daniel, 29 Nov 1803, 10
Jesse, 16 Dec 1803, 8yrs
Both old and young must all submit
To fatal Death when God thinks fit
Also Contributed
Bessy, d/o William & Elizabeth GRATTIDGE
of Foston, 17 November 1803, 12
Daniel & Jesse their sons
Daniel died 29 November 1803, 10
Jesse died 16 December 1803, 8yrs [Alf Beard: 4 May 2008]
Blanch d/o Richard & Mary Hannah SUTTON,
20 November 1869 - 11 May 1923
her sister
Florence SUTTON,
23 October 1879 - 15 April 1960
Also Contributed
Blanche, d/o Richard & Mary Hannah SUTTON
20 May 1869 - 11 May 1923 Florence SUTTON her sister,
23 October 1879 - 15 April 1960 [Alf Beard: 4 May 2008]
John ARCHER,
Of Scropton House, late of Castle Hayes Parks,
17 April 1877, 81
Also Contributed
John ARCHER of Scropton House
late of Castle James Park, 17 April 1877, 81 [Ed: Castle Hayes Park is probably correct] [Alf Beard: 4 May 2008]
Annie, w/o Charles BULL,
Of Scropton, 14 July 1910, 59
Alice, d, 11 December 1909, 34
Charles BULL, above, 25 August 1921, 74
Also Contributed
Annie, w/o Charles BULL of Scropton
14 July 1910, 59
Alice, d, 11 December 1909, 34
Charles BULL 25 August 1921, 74 [Alf Beard: 4 May 2008]
The following MIs were kindly contributed by Alf Beard, 28th February 2008.
Entries supply name, date of death, and age. Abbreviations: w=wife; h=husband; s=son; d=daughter; &c.
Killed 13 October 1942
Miroslav MUCHA, PPCR.LET.V.ZAL, Pilot R.A.F, born 31.1.1920
Emil TURKL, SVOB, Sgt, R.A.F, born 24.8.1922
Vaclav OBSIL, PPOR LET V ZAL, Flying Officer, R.A.F., born 18.9.1915
Josef HRALA, RT, Sgt, R.A.F., born 21.4.1915
Rudolf JELINEK, RTM. LET.V.ZAL, Sgt, R.A.F., born 9.4.1915
Frantisek FANTA, NPOR LET, Flight Lt, R.A.F, born 10.11.1914
Killed 11 January 1943
409191, Sgt W.R. WEARNE, R.A.A.F. age 20
loved son of Mr & Mrs W.J. WEARNE of Melbourne, Victoria
104002, Flying Officer, Pilot, R.H. TYE, R.N.Z.A.F. age 30
408737, Sgt I.R. McDONALD, R.A.A.F. age 28
The following MIs were kindly contributed by Alf Beard, 4th May 2008.
Entries supply name, date of death, and age. Abbreviations: w=wife; h=husband; s=son; d=daughter; &c.
[stone weather damaged]
Mary w/o George BONRING of Uttoxetor
20 June 17 [weather damaged] 38
also near this place the body of John HARRIFON [HARRISON]
8 June 1778, 63
[this headstone has split in two. One side has been
placed against a wall the other is missing]
Elizabeth, w/o Charles HELLABY & d/o [missing] & Dorothy EATON of Sutton on the Hill
11 January 1852, 38
In remembrance of [Biddy] William James
s/o William & Alice ARCHER of Scropton
7 October 1914, 3yrs & 7 months
Alice Ann their [invalid] d, 30 October 1918, 5yrs
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