John Colton I
M, b. circa 1705
St. Mary the Virgin Church, Wrawby, Lincolnshire, England
The oldest surviving building in the village is the church of St Mary, which is probably Saxon in origin. The current structure has a 13th century tower and pillars. The font is 14th century with a carved Jacobean cover. There is an altar tomb of the Tyrwhitt family, lords of the manor until the mid 17th century (a role subsequently assumed by the Elwes family). A tapestry of "Christ blessing little children" hangs in the church. Its manufacturer, Thomas Tapling of London, who was born in the village, donated it. He also endowed the Parish Reading Room (now demolished), hoping to provide all the villagers the opportunity of an education.
The graveyard surrounding the church was closed in 1857 when a new cemetery was opened on a larger site on the outskirts of Brigg, but there are still a number of fine headstones in situ for the family historian to view. [www.wrawby.org/community/library/wrawby_history_june_2005.html]
The oldest surviving building in the village is the church of St Mary, which is probably Saxon in origin. The current structure has a 13th century tower and pillars. The font is 14th century with a carved Jacobean cover. There is an altar tomb of the Tyrwhitt family, lords of the manor until the mid 17th century (a role subsequently assumed by the Elwes family). A tapestry of "Christ blessing little children" hangs in the church. Its manufacturer, Thomas Tapling of London, who was born in the village, donated it. He also endowed the Parish Reading Room (now demolished), hoping to provide all the villagers the opportunity of an education.
The graveyard surrounding the church was closed in 1857 when a new cemetery was opened on a larger site on the outskirts of Brigg, but there are still a number of fine headstones in situ for the family historian to view. [www.wrawby.org/community/library/wrawby_history_june_2005.html]
Children of John Colton I and Ann Stamp
- Mary Colton b. c 13 Mar 1735
- Thomas Colton b. c 18 Sep 1737, d. b 3 Nov 1737
- Ann Colton b. c 18 Oct 1738, d. c 12 Jan 1739
- Ann Colton b. c 15 Oct 1742
- Elizabeth Colton b. c 5 Sep 1747
- John Colton II+ b. c 9 Jul 1750, d. b 2 Dec 1831
Citations
- [S272] 1998 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, British Isles - Vital Records Index 1695-1918 , Marriage: January 1734 - John Colton & Ann Stamp - Recorded in: Wrawby, Lincoln, England.
- [S621] Yarborough Deanery Records: Marriage: 3 January 1734 - John Colton & Ann Stamp at Wrawby, Lincolnshire, England.