Looking for the parents of the Reverend John Harrop, Holmfirth.

[erica236]

I am looking for the parents and ancestors of my 5 x great grandfather, the Reverend John Harrop of Holmfirth, born about 1720 and married to Sarah Wilson. His monument in Holmfirth is inscribed in Latin which seems unusual.
Church records show that he was originally from Ashton under Lyne but I am unable to find any concrete evidence of family for him in Lancashire or Cheshire, although I do have records of his descendents in Yorkshire. Working backwards I have hit a brick wall!
"Harrop" does seem to be quite a common name in Lancashire around this time.
I would be grateful for any information you might have.
Thank You,
Heather.

[Pennines]

There is a 'Select' transcribed baptism on Ancestry for a John Harrop baptised 21 Jan 1720 at St Michael's, Ashton under Lyne - father Benjamin Harrop.

His ordination date is also shown on that site; 14 Sep 1743. His subsequent employment places and his death - shown as 28 July 1795 when he was employed at Holmfirth. (I think that's what that entry means!)

https://www.ancestry.co.uk/search/collections/63019/records/295355

[Pennines]

From Lancs OPC - this MAY be his father's marriage;

Marriage: 15 Feb 1711/2 St Chad, Rochdale, Lancashire
Benjamin Harrop - Mottram parish
Ann Cocke - Ashton parish
    Married by Lisend from Mr. Whithead
    Register: Marriages 1700 - 1727
    Source: LDS Film 2356400

[erica236]

Thank you. I do have some concerns about his father being Benjamin as there are no children or grandchildren with this name. Family names seem to be John, James, Thomas and Joseph but I won't rule Benjimin out!

[GrahamSimons]

Found him on https://theclergydatabase.org.uk/jsp/search/index.jsp - best route is just to search by surname.
Educated at St Catherine's, Cambridge
He shows up on Alumni Cantabrigienses but his father isn't named. As a sizar it's unlikely he was from a wealthy family. Age at death may help filter possible births.
I fear it's unlikely that St Cat's will have any further information, otherwise it would have reached Alumni Cantab.

[Pennines]

I understand your concern erica.

Strangely there are only the following baptisms on Lancs OPC for children of Benjamin and Ann. Looks like a batch of years are missing - but location is Ashton under Lyne;

Baptism: 29 May 1722 St Michael and All Angels, Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire
James Harrop - Son of Benjn. Harrop & Anne, his w.
    Abode: Platts
    Occupation: yeoman
    Baptised By: Curt.
    Register: Baptisms 1721 - 1728, Entry 10
    Source: Original Register

Baptism: 11 Jun 1727 St Michael and All Angels, Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire
Matthew Harrop - son of Benjamin Harrop & Ann, his wife
    Abode: Flats
    Occupation: Agricola
    Register: Baptisms 1721 - 1728, Entry 7
    Source: Original Register

[Pennines]

There are more on Ancestry - some in Mottram, Cheshire.

[erica236]

Thank you, I'll keep on looking.