Marriage of John Frankland and Jane Chapman John Frankland married Jane Chapman on 23 May 1797 in the church of St Mary the Virgin, Whitby. Both were stated to be 'of this parish'. The Church of Saint Mary is an Anglican parish church serving the town of Whitby. It was founded around 1110, although its interior dates chiefly from the late 18th century. The church was designated a Grade I listed building on 23 February 1954. It is situated on the town's east cliff, overlooking the mouth of the River Esk overlooking the town, close to the ruins of Whitby Abbey. Church Steps, a flight of 199 steps. lead up the hill to the church from the streets below. The church graveyard is used as a setting in Bram Stoker's novel, Dracula. John and Jane Frankland had a number of children. Date of Birth Place of Birth Date of Death Place of Death Betty Frankland 30 May 1802 Whitby 20 Feb 1814 John Frankland 7 Sep 1804 Lythe William Frankland 28 Apr 1807 Lythe Jane Frankland 19 Jun 1809 Lythe Amelia Frankland 19 Jul 1811 Lythe Betty Frankland 15 May 1814 Whitby