Sproston Virtual Cemetery

Sproston Cemetery << Back to People Hamlet Cemetery, Mercer County, Illinios Tunstall Cemetery, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs Middlewich Cemetery, Cheshire Hove Cemetery, Sussex St Helena Cemetery, Napa Valley, California St James Newchapel Stoke on Trent St James, Audley
Many of the members of the US Wolstanton branch are buried here in Hamlet Cemetery, Mercer County, Illinois. Thanks to Roger for all these photos.
	This is the headstone of John Sproston, who died 1861 aged 83.		John's daughter by his first wife, Mary Walley - Mary Ann Walley
	John's great-great granddaughter, Margaret (1919-1983)		William Sproston died 1891

	John's great grandson Joseph, his wife Elizabeth and their son Thomas Leroy, who died aged 9.		Virgil G Sproston
	Ambrose & Lenora		Alvin Warren Sproston died 1888
	Robert S Sproston born 1899		Thomas G Sproston born 1874
	John J & Ella B Sproston		Margaret Sproston born 1919
	Edward born 1872 and Ella C		Josephine Sproston born 1879

Sprostons (and Sprosons and Sprowsons) began moving into the Stoke-on-Trent area in the late 1700s, as the Pottery Industry began to expand following the construction of the Trent & Mersey Canal. Many worked as potters in the pot banks in areas such as Wolstanton and Tunstall, while others worked as coal miners in and around Audley, coal being required to fuel the industry. Some of these early Sprostons are buried in Tunstall Cemetery. Thanks to Derek for these photos.
	Samuel Sproston, born 1862, his wife Amelia, and their son Samuel. Samuel senior was mayor of Stoke-on-Trent from 1921-1922.		Stanier Sproston, his wife Edna, their daughter Harriet and grandaughter Mary. Stanier was the father of Samuel (see left), and was a part of the Stanier branch. He worked as a potter in the Pitts Hill area of Stoke-on-Trent.


Middlewich Cemetery
	The Middlewich War Memorial - the name B C Sproston can be seen. This is Benjamin Charles Sproston, born in 1916 and killed in action in 1944 in the Netherlands.	Also Annie, their beloved daughter & dearly loved wife of Harry Sumner, passed away 18th Aug 1952, aged 51 years. Also the above Harry Sumner passed away 7th May 1964 aged 62 years. In Heavenly Love Abiding.	Treasured memories of Edward, beloved husband of Jane Sproston, who fell asleep 18th July 1941, aged 71. Also Jane, his beloved wife, entered into rest 24th Oct 1945, aged 77 years.
	In loving memory of Charles Frederick Sproston of Middlewich who died Nov 9th 1920 aged 56 years. Also Elizabeth Annie Sproston his beloved wife who died Mar 20th 1957 aged 91 years. And 2nd Lieut. F. Alvin Sproston son of the above who fell in action in France July 29th 1918 aged 22 years. Also William Thomas Sproston died May 1916 aged 40 years.		Also Charles Sproston of St Ann's Road Newton and late of the Tannery Middlewich who departed this life December 17th 1886 aged 76 years.
	In affectionate remembrance of Elizabeth beloved wife of Charles Sproston of the Tannery Middlewich who departed this life May 16th 1875 aged 67 years. Also Ann, beloved wife of John Sproston son of the above, who died October 17th 1896 aged 63.		In loving memory of Thomas Broadhurst Sproston born November 29th 1863 died January 4th 1913 Solicitor and Clerk of the Peace
	In loving memory of Reginald Sproston twin son born September 28th 1898 died November 16th 1902.		In loving memory of William Sproston died 7th May 1946 aged 60 years. Also his beloved wife Elizabeth nee Clewes died 24th Oct 1947 aged 58 years.
	In loving memory of Thomas Sproston of Newcastle Under Lyme who departed this life on Saturday June 30th 1888 aged 53 years. He hath done what he could. The other side reads: In loving memory of Mary Sproston widow of the late Thomas Sproston born October 8th 1833 died January 28th 1907 "Here at last I rest with thee"		In loving memory of Winifred Elsie beloved daughter of Thomas B. and Jeannie Sproston of Newcastle-Under-Lyme born March 24th 1893 died July16th 1893. "Of such is the kingdom of heaven"
	In loving memory of Sidney Herbert Cadwallader son of Mr and Mrs Thos. B Sproston born July 14th 1896 died November 10th 1912.	Also the above named Sybil Sproston who died Feb 14th 1945 aged 59 years. Also Percy Sproston her beloved husband died June 26th 1963 aged 70 years. Re-united.	In loving memory of Cecilia the beloved wife of Sergeant Major T. Aindow (late of ?? Indian Army) who died July 10th 1891 aged 72 years. Also Edward Roberts beloved son of Percy and Sybil Yeomans Sproston of Wimboldsley who died Dec 6th 1913 aged 14 months.
Also Arthur, grandson of the above, who died February 9th 1889 aged 2 years and 3 months. Also John Sproston of Occlestone, died July 16th 1914 aged 65 years. Also Nancy, wife of the above John Sproston, who died Decr 7th 1936, aged 85 years.	In affectionate remembrance of Anne, the beloved wife of John Sproston of Middlewich, who departed this life Novr. 13th 1873 aged 63 years. Also the above named John Sproston, who died February 9th 1882, aged 78 years.	Also Charles Sproston, grandson of the above who died November 13th 1879 aged 22 years. Also the above named Thomas Sproston, who died November 10th 1881 aged 82 years. Also Maria, wife of William Sproston of Newton, who died Oct 24th 1884 aged 65 years. Also the above named William Sproston who died July 12th 1885 aged 65 years.	Sacred to the memory of Sarah, wife of Thomas Sproston of Newton, retired supervisor of Inland Revenue, who died September 7th 1868 aged 72 years.

Hove Cemetery, Sussex
	Samuel Sproston of Sproston Wood, Cheshire who died at Hove 7th December 1821 aged 72 years.

Saint Helena Cemetery, Napa Valley, California
	Leonard Sproston, his wife Emma and daughter Mary (Tucker). Thanks to Dan for this picture.

Newchapel St James Graveyard Thanks to Derek for these photos.
	ILMO Mary Ann Sproston beloved wife of Samuel Sproston of Fegg Hayes. Died Oct 7th 1905 aged 60 years. Also Samuel Sproston beloved husband of the above, died Mar? 14th 1907 aged 66 years. At Rest. Also James, Louisa, Elizabeth and James, children of the above who died in infancy. Also William Sproston, of Pitts Hill, died Oct 23rd 1901 aged 65 years. Thy Purpose Lord we cannot see.		ILMO William Sproston beloved husband of Elizabeth Sproston of Newtown Newchapel. Died Aug 22nd 1911 aged 63 years. Also the above Elizabeth Sproston died Sep 19th 1923, aged 71 years. Also Thomas, beloved son of the above, died Aug? 25th 1905, aged 30 years. Gone but not forgotton.

St James, Audley
	Killed at Diglake Colliery, 14th January 1895. 'In loving memory of Thomas Sproson of Wood Lane / born Sep 13th 1849 aged 45 years / Also Frank Thomas his son / born Dec 25th 1880 aged 14 years / also Harry Clough adopted son / aged 19 years / all the above lost their lives in the Diglake disaster Jan 14th 1895. Also Hannah wife of Thomas Sproson died May 8th 1915 aged 63 years / also Ethel Ann their daughter died July 27th 1890 aged 12 years.		Ernest beloved son of Ernest & Hannah Sproson who died in infancy.'