Rev. John M. Freshfield, M.A., was appointed to the rectory of Stanton-by-Dale, Lichfield, in January 1863 and served until October 1873, when he left for preferment (a promotion to another position).

In April 1863, he was appointed Surrogate for granting marriage licenses for the Peculiar of Dale Abbey, with Earl Stanhope as patron.

He was succeeded as vicar by Rev. W. Fox, who had previously been serving as curate and was instituted by the Bishop of Lichfield on the nomination of Earl Stanhope.

📜 Historical Records

Records mentioning Rev. J. M. Freshfield

• Preferments and Appointments
  16 January 1863
• Surrogate Appointment for Marriage Licenses
  10 April 1863
• St. Michael's Church Renovation and Re-opening
  3 October 1873
• Institution of Rev. W. Fox as Vicar
  31 October 1873