Rev. W. Fox, M.A., served at Stanton-by-Dale first as curate and then as vicar from October 1873 to 1904, a ministry of 31 years.

In October 1873, he was instituted by the Bishop of Lichfield as vicar of Stanton-by-Dale, following the preferment (promotion) of Rev. J. M. Freshfield, M.A. The institution was on the nomination of Earl Stanhope. A year before he took up residence, the church had been restored at a cost of £1,600.

In February 1889, he was still serving as vicar and was also rural dean, though he was unable to attend a Primrose League meeting held at Stanton-by-Dale due to indisposition.

His ministry ended in 1904 after 31 years of service. The position of vicar carried with it the private chaplaincy to Earl Stanhope, the patron.

📜 Historical Records

Records mentioning Rev. W. Fox

• St. Michael's Church Renovation and Re-opening
  3 October 1873
• Institution of Rev. W. Fox as Vicar
  31 October 1873
• Church Dedication Festival
  26 September 1880
• Parish Church Easter Services
  14 April 1882
• Annual Gathering of the Congregation
  12 January 1883
• Primrose League Meeting
  22 February 1889
• Forthcoming Induction of the Vicar
  19 August 1904