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Marriages at Holy Trinity
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Marriages recorded in the Register for 1878 - 1900

Marriage: 30 Dec 1878 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Tanner - (X), 22, Collier, Bachelor, Long Lane
Mary Anne Sarah Cunliffe - 22, Spinster, Long Lane
    Groom's Father: William Tanner, (deceased), Labourer
    Bride's Father: Peter Cunliffe, Collier
    Witness: Anne Cale, (X); Alfred Cale
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville Rector
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 1, Entry 1
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 31 Dec 1878 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Marsh - (X), 55, Underlooker, Widower, Lower Lane in Haydock
Martha Cunliffe - (X), 59, Spinster, Simm's Lane End
    Groom's Father: Peter Marsh, (deceased), Labourer
    Bride's Father: James Cunliffe, (deceased), Collier
    Witness: Thomas Speakman, (X); Martha Houghton, (X)
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville Rector
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 1, Entry 2
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 1 Jan 1879 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Rimmer - 25, Labourer, Bachelor, Park Lane
Alice Catterall - 20, Spinster, Drummers Lane
    Groom's Father: William Rimmer, Overlooker
    Witness: Edmund Catterall; Mary Welsby
    Married by banns by: Henry Siddall
    Notes: [The Name and Profession of the Bride's Father were not recorded]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 2, Entry 3
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 9 Jan 1879 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Heaton - 23, Collier, Bachelor, Seneley Green
Jane Sudworth - 23, Spinster, Brynn Road
    Groom's Father: James Heaton, Labourer
    Bride's Father: James Sudworth, Collier
    Witness: Samuel Heaton; Catherine Sudworth
    Married by banns by: Henry Siddall
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 2, Entry 4
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 25 Feb 1879 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Lowe - 36, Station Master, Widower, Brynn Railway Station
Helen Heald - 23, Spinster, North Ashton
    Groom's Father: James Lowe, (deceased), Plate- layer
    Bride's Father: Richard Heald, (deceased), Nail Maker
    Witness: Frederic Heald; Mary Lowe
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 3, Entry 5
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 14 Apr 1879 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Thomas Lea - 22, Collier, Bachelor, Simm's Lane End
Mary Fairhurst - 22, Spinster, Downall Green
    Groom's Father: Samuel Lea, Farmer
    Bride's Father: John Fairhurst, Nail Maker
    Witness: Henry Wilcock; Margaret Aspinall
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville Rector
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 3, Entry 6
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 23 Apr 1879 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Henry Rudkin - 26, Clerk, Bachelor, Manchester
Elizabeth Aspinall - 25, Spinster, Downall Green
    Groom's Father: Henry Rudkin, (deceased), Farmer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Aspinall, Farmer
    Witness: Henry Cunliffe; Annie Aspinall
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville Rector
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 4, Entry 7
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 17 May 1879 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Winstanley - 33, Collier, Bachelor, Brynn
Sarah Ellen Greenall - 32, Spinster, Brynn
    Bride's Father: Thomas Greenall, (deceased), Collier
    Witness: Thomas Cottom; Anne Cottom, (X)
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Notes: [The Name and Profession of the Groom's Father were not recorded]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 4, Entry 8
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 25 May 1879 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Henry - 21, Labourer, Bachelor, Ashton
Sarah Ellen Bettrel - (X), 24, Spinster, Ashton
    Groom's Father: Hugh Henry, Labourer
    Bride's Father: William Bettrel, Taper Seller
    Witness: Philip Henry; Ruth Baxter, (X)
    Married by Banns by: J. Bailey Curate of Wigan Parish Church
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 5, Entry 9
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 1 Jun 1879 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Foster - 31, Collier, Widower, Simm's Lane End
Hannah Pimblett - (X), 25, Spinster, Simms Lane End
    Groom's Father: Thomas Foster, (deceased), Brick setter
    Witness: William Grimshaw, (X); Mary Foster
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Notes: [The Name and Profession of the Bride's Father were not recorded]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 5, Entry 10
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 1 Jun 1879 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Peter Prior - (X), 28, Collier, Bachelor, Long Lane
Margaret Ellen Mawdesley - (X), 19, Spinster, Long Lane
    Bride's Father: William Mawdesley, Collier
    Witness: William Dawson; Ruth Baxter, (X)
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Notes: [The Name and Profession of the Groom's Father were not recorded]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 6, Entry 11
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 14 Jul 1879 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William George Williams - (X), 23, Collier, Bachelor, Crippin's Buildings Brynn
Mary Leighton - (X), 18, Spinster, Crippin's Buildings Brynn
    Groom's Father: William Williams, Slater & Plasterer
    Bride's Father: William Leighton, Collier
    Witness: Henry Westhead, (X); Margaret Leighton
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville Rector
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 6, Entry 12
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 16 Jul 1879 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Henry Derbyshire - 25, Engineer, Bachelor, Wigan Road
Alice Downall - 25, Spinster, Drummer's Fields
    Groom's Father: James Derbyshire, Brick- layer
    Bride's Father: William Downall, Farmer
    Witness: William Downall; Alice Jane Murgatroyd
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 7, Entry 13
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 4 Aug 1879 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Samuel Gregory - 25, Fireman, Bachelor, Buckley in the County of Flint
Jane Foster - 22, Spinster, Brynn
    Groom's Father: John Gregory, (deceased), Colliery Proprietor
    Bride's Father: Thomas Foster, (deceased), Collier's Labourer
    Witness: Henry Edward Gregory; Ann Green
    Married by License by: William J. Melville Rector
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 7, Entry 14
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 11 Aug 1879 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Charles Evans - 21, Collier, Bachelor, Crippin's Buildings Brynn
Martha Atherton - (X), 18, Spinster, Crippin's Buildings Brynn
    Groom's Father: George Evans, Coach builder
    Bride's Father: James Atherton, Collier
    Witness: James Scott; Caroline Atherton
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville Rector
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 8, Entry 15
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 10 Sep 1879 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Moore - 30, Collier, Bachelor, Arch Lane
Rachel Turner - (X), 26, Spinster, Arch Lane
    Groom's Father: John Moore, Game Keeper
    Bride's Father: Thomas Turner, Farmer
    Witness: James Turner; Margaret Moore, (X)
    Married by Banns by: Henry Giblin
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 8, Entry 16
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 3 Nov 1879 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Henry Morris - 24, Black Smith, Bachelor, Downall Green Road, Brynn
Anne Wood - 21, Spinster, Long Lane
    Groom's Father: James Morris, Licensed Victualler
    Bride's Father: Henry Wood, Provision Dealer
    Witness: James Wood; Ann Morris
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville Rector
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 9, Entry 17
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 10 Nov 1879 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Winstanley - (X), 21, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Wigan Road
Anne Haselden - 21, Spinster, Booth's Brow Road
    Bride's Father: William Haselden, (deceased), Coal Miner
    Witness: Charles Haselden; Alice Welsby
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville Rector
    Notes: [The Name and Profession of the Groom's Father were not recorded]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 9, Entry 18
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 17 Nov 1879 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Robert Gore - 20, Hinge Maker, Bachelor, Brocstedes
Mary Arkwright - 21, Spinster, Downall Green
    Groom's Father: Robert Gore, Hinge Maker
    Bride's Father: Richard Fairhurst, Coal Miner
    Witness: George Fairhurst; Margaret Deluce
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 10, Entry 19
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 23 Nov 1879 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Peter Mather - 21, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Long Lane
Jane Fairhurst - 21, Spinster, Long Lane
    Groom's Father: Mark Mather, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: James Fairhurst, Engineer
    Witness: William Harrison; Mary Ogden
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 10, Entry 20
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 1 Jan 1880 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Shaw - 17, Collier's Labourer, Bachelor, Sougher's Lane
Betsey Cunliffe - 19, Spinster, Downall Green
    Groom's Father: William Shaw, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: Thomas Cunliffe, Coal Miner
    Witness: Thomas Barrage; Maria Maddison
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 11, Entry 21
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 12 Jan 1880 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Miles Cunliffe - 25, Coal Miner, Widower, 21 Rectory Road
Elizabeth Taylor - 20, Spinster, Simm's Lane End
    Groom's Father: Henry Cunliffe, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: William Taylor, Fireman
    Witness: James Cunliffe; Sarah Cunliffe
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville Rector
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 11, Entry 22
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 9 Feb 1880 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Fairhurst - 20, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Downall Green
Mary Picton - (X), 22, Spinster, Simm's Lane End
    Groom's Father: Thurstan Fairhurst, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: James Picton, Labourer
    Witness: Matthew Davies, (X); Margaret Speakman, (X)
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville Rector
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 12, Entry 23
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 2 Mar 1880 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Youds - 29, Filesmith, Bachelor, Houghton Green Winwick
Margaret Heald - 28, Spinster, North Ashton
    Groom's Father: David Youds, File Smith
    Bride's Father: Richard Heald, (deceased), Nail Maker
    Witness: Peter Cooke; Mary Speakman
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville Rector
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 12, Entry 24
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 29 Mar 1880 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Robert Gorton - 19, Carpenter, Bachelor, Brynn Hall Colliery
Anne Woolsey - 20, Spinster, North Ashton
    Groom's Father: John Gorton, (deceased), Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: Gilbert Woolsey, (deceased), Banksman
    Witness: Samuel Judd; Mary Woolsey
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville Rector
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 13, Entry 25
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 10 Apr 1880 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Bond - (X), 21, Carter, Bachelor, Haydock
Mary Anne Cunliffe - 19, Spinster, Senela Green
    Groom's Father: Thomas Bond, (deceased), Farm Labourer
    Bride's Father: Henry Cunliffe, Labourer
    Witness: Benjamin Bond, (X); Catherine Cunliffe, (X)
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville Rector
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 13, Entry 26
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 10 Apr 1880 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Henry Eattock - (X), 39, Coal Miner, Widower, Downall Green
Elizabeth Adamson - 24, Spinster, 12 Rectory Road
    Groom's Father: John Eattock, (deceased), Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: John Adamson, Labourer
    Witness: Thomas Pilling; Anne Adamson
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville Rector
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 14, Entry 27
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 2 May 1880 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Peter Robinson - 19, Weigh - Man, Bachelor, Park Lane
Elizabeth Orrell - 21, Spinster, 68 Vaughan St. Wigan
    Groom's Father: James Robinson, Colliery Manager
    Bride's Father: John Orrell, (deceased), Draper
    Witness: James Robinson; Anne Robinson, (X)
    Married by License by: William J. Melville Rector
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 14, Entry 28
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 16 May 1880 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Luke Gaskell - 24, Labourer, Bachelor, 13 Brynn Terrace Wigan Road
Mary Wood - 20, Spinster, Long Lane
    Groom's Father: John Gaskell, (deceased), Labourer
    Bride's Father: Henry Wood, Provision Dealer
    Witness: Charles Parkinson; Jane Gaskell
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville Rector
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 15, Entry 29
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 30 May 1880 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Edward Davis - (X), 21, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Downall Green
Elizabeth Shaw - 20, Spinster, North Ashton
    Groom's Father: William Davis, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: George Shaw, Coal Miner
    Witness: John Wadsworth, (X); Mary Shaw
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville Rector of Ashton
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 15, Entry 30
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 30 May 1880 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Henry Cunliffe - 21, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Simm's Lane End
Margaret Catherine Ashton - (X), 19, Spinster, Stable Houses
    Groom's Father: John Cunliffe, (deceased), Labourer
    Bride's Father: John Speakman, Coal Miner
    Witness: Jame Forster; Alice Johnson, (X)
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville Rector of Ashton
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 16, Entry 31
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 5 Jun 1880 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Henry Harrison - 20, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Downall Green
Martha Shaw - (X), 18, Spinster, North Ashton
    Groom's Father: William Harrison, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: Thomas Shaw, Hinge Maker
    Witness: James Cunliffe; Sarah Cunliffe
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville Rector
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 16, Entry 32
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 17 Jun 1880 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Barker - 24, Labourer, Bachelor, Long Lane
Martha Faulkner - 22, Spinster, Long Lane
    Groom's Father: George Barker, Joiner
    Witness: Peter Naylor; Ellen Faulkner
    Married by Superintendent Registrar's Certificate by: Henry Siddall Off. Min.
    Notes: [The Name and Profession of the Bride's Father were not recorded]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 17, Entry 33
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 8 Aug 1880 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Wadsworth - (X), 21, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Downall Green
Mary Shaw - 18, Spinster, North Ashton
    Groom's Father: John Wadsworth, Engine Man
    Bride's Father: George Shaw, Coal Miner
    Witness: William Wadsworth, (X); Elizabeth Davies
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville Rector
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 17, Entry 34
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 26 Aug 1880 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Robert Williams - 29, Book Keeper, Bachelor, Brynn Hall Colliery
Rosa Croft - 25, Spinster, Brynn Hall Colliery
    Groom's Father: John Williams, Surveyor & Registrar of Births, Deaths
    Bride's Father: Henry Croft, Farmer
    Witness: John Hollingsworth; Margaret Hurst
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville Rector
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 18, Entry 35
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 21 Sep 1880 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Joseph Houghton - 20, Brakes - Man, Bachelor, Four footed Cross
Martha Jane Howarth - 19, Spinster, Town Green
    Groom's Father: Joseph Houghton, Provision Dealer
    Witness: John Hodson; Ann Houghton
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville Rector
    Notes: [The Name and Profession of the Bride's Father were not recorded]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 18, Entry 36
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 10 Oct 1880 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
David Jones - (X), 27, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Rose Hill
Margaret Cunliffe - (X), 19, Spinster, Rose Hill
    Groom's Father: William Jones, (deceased), Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: George Cunliffe, Coal Miner
    Witness: Rees Jones, (X); Catherine Jones, (X)
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville Rector
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 19, Entry 37
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 26 Oct 1880 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Edward Unsworth - 25, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Whitledge Green
Elizabeth Grimshaw - 23, Spinster, Wigan Road
    Bride's Father: Thomas Grimshaw, Coal Miner
    Witness: Saul Hayes Houghton; Hannah Grimshaw
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville Rector
    Notes: [The Name and Profession of the Groom's Father were not recorded]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 19, Entry 38
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 31 Oct 1880 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Foster - 22, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Simm's Lane End
Alice Johnson - (X), 18, Spinster, Rectory Road
    Groom's Father: William Foster, Furnace Man
    Bride's Father: Peter Johnson, (deceased), Coal Miner
    Witness: James Shaw; Margery Johnson
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville Rector
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 20, Entry 39
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 14 Nov 1880 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Speakman - (X), 24, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Simm's Lane End
Mary Anne Morris - (X), 24, Spinster, Simm's Lane End
    Groom's Father: George Prior, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: Reuben Morris, Blacksmith
    Witness: Thomas Latham, (X); Ellen Hodson
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 20, Entry 40
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 15 Nov 1880 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Fairclough - (X), 27, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Brynn Gate Terrace
Caroline Atherton - 25, Spinster, Brynn Gates Terrace
    Groom's Father: Abraham Fairclough, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: James Atherton, Coal Miner
    Witness: Charles Evans; Martha Evans, (X)
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville Rector
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 21, Entry 41
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 12 Dec 1880 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Herbert Walkden - 22, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Nicol Road
Margaret Moore - (X), 19, Spinster, Long Lane
    Groom's Father: Edward Walkden, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: Richard Catterall, (deceased), Farmer
    Witness: William Walkden; Elizabeth Blinston
    Married by Superintendent Registrar's Certificate by: William J. Melville Rector
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 21, Entry 42
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 25 Dec 1880 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Foster - (X), 22, Coal Miner, Widower, Long Lane
Nancy Morris - (X), 22, Spinster, Long Lane
    Groom's Father: James Foster, (deceased), Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: John Morris, Coal Miner
    Witness: Henry Foster; Margaret Foster, (X)
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville Rector
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 22, Entry 43
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 25 Dec 1880 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Owen Williams - (X), 43, Labourer, Widower, Crippin's Buildings
Margaret Hughes - (X), 42, Spinster, Crippin's Buildings
    Groom's Father: Richard Williams, (deceased), Lead Miner
    Bride's Father: Richard Hughes, (deceased), Lead Miner
    Witness: John Hughes; Jane Ashton
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville Rector
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 22, Entry 44
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 1 Jan 1881 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Cook - 24, Labourer, Bachelor, Bolton Rd. Ashton
Annie Wood - 23, Spinster, Bolton Rd. Ashton
    Bride's Father: Thomas Wood, Gas Manager
    Witness: Charles Edward Cook; Elizabeth Jane Wood
    Married by Superintendent Registrar's Certificate by: William J. Melville Rector
    Notes: [The Name and Profession of the Groom's Father were not recorded]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 23, Entry 45
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 1 Jan 1881 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Cunliffe - 21, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Haydock
Alice Ellen Picton - (X), 18, Spinster, Downall Green
    Groom's Father: John Cunliffe, Engineer
    Witness: William Harrison, (X); Martha Holmes, (X)
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville Rector
    Notes: [The Name and Profession of the Bride's Father were not recorded]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 23, Entry 46
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 17 Apr 1881 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Rigby - 21, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Stanley Colliery in Ashton
Elizabeth Molyneux - 19, Spinster, Stanley Colliery in Ashton
    Groom's Father: Thomas Rigby, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: Joseph Molyneux, Engineer
    Witness: John Critchley; Maria Molyneux, (X)
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 24, Entry 47
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 28 Apr 1881 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Smith - 25, Railway Stoker, Bachelor, Earlestown
Mary Jane Peak - (X), 25, Spinster, Park Lane in Ashton
    Groom's Father: Henry Smith, Engine Driver
    Bride's Father: Thomas Peak, Furnace Man
    Witness: William Smith; Mary Smith
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 24, Entry 48
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 3 May 1881 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Gorner - 20, Collier, Bachelor, Downall Green
Hannah Cunliffe - (X), 20, Spinster, Downall Green
    Groom's Father: William Gorner, Collier
    Witness: John McClements, (X); Hannah Gorner, (X)
    Married by Banns by: Howard St. George Vicar of Billinge
    Notes: [The Name and Profession of the Bride's Father were not recorded]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 25, Entry 49
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 9 May 1881 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Porter - 27, Labourer, Bachelor, Ashton - Wigan Road
Emily Scott - 24, Spinster, Brockstage
    Groom's Father: Joshua Porter, Labourer
    Bride's Father: William Scott, Builder
    Witness: William Whittingham, (X); Hannah Files
    Married by Banns by: Henry Siddall
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 25, Entry 50
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 16 May 1881 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Worsick - 21, Saddler, Bachelor, 139 Wigan Road
Eliza Derbyshire - 19, Spinster, Wigan Road
    Groom's Father: William Worsick, (deceased), Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: James Derbyshire, Brick Setter
    Witness: Robert Deluce; Margaret Aspinall
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 26, Entry 51
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 16 May 1881 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Joseph Cunliffe - (X), 25, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Senela Green
Mary Ellen Liptrot - 25, Spinster, Arch Lane
    Groom's Father: James Cunliffe, (deceased), Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: John Liptrot, Game Keeper
    Witness: John Rose; Annie Clarke
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 26, Entry 52
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 26 May 1881 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William James Mansfield - 28, Bottle Maker, Bachelor, St. Helens
Mary Jane Appleton - 31, Widow, Wigan Road in Ashton
    Groom's Father: William Mansfield, Stone Mason
    Bride's Father: Joseph Cunliffe, (deceased), Coachman
    Witness: John Cunliffe; Annie Cunliffe
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville Rector
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 27, Entry 53
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 5 Jun 1881 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Richard Blinstone - (X), 22, Engine Driver, Bachelor, 109 Wigan Road
Jane Adamson - (X), 22, Spinster, 12 Rectory Road
    Groom's Father: Samuel Blinstone, Hinge Maker
    Bride's Father: John Adamson, Labourer
    Witness: William Walkden; Elizabeth Blinstone
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville Rector
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 27, Entry 54
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 6 Jun 1881 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Ormshaw - 24, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Wigan Road
Sarah Adamson - (X), 22, Spinster, Brocstedes
    Groom's Father: John Ormshaw, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: Thomas Adamson, Hinge Maker
    Witness: Benjamin Sutton; Jane Adamson, (X)
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville Rector
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 28, Entry 55
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 15 Jun 1881 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Marsh - 22, Underlooker, Bachelor, Lower Lane in Haydock
Catherine Alice Rigby - 21, Spinster, 8 Nicol Road
    Groom's Father: Thomas Marsh, Underlooker
    Bride's Father: Charles Rigby, Farm Labourer
    Witness: William Rigby; Elizabeth Marsh
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville Rector
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 28, Entry 56
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 16 Jun 1881 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Iredale Walton - 26, Gardener, Bachelor, Waterloo
Mary Aspinall - 23, Spinster, Mill Farm Downall Green
    Groom's Father: John Walton, Gardener
    Bride's Father: Thomas Aspinall, Farmer
    Witness: Peter Aspinall; Margaret Norris
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville Rector
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 29, Entry 57
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 27 Jun 1881 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Arthur Micklewright - 19, Groom, Bachelor, Ashton Rectory
Sarah Ellen Prescott - 22, Spinster, North Ashton
    Groom's Father: William Micklewright, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Henry Prescott, Rivet Manufacturer
    Witness: James Prescott; Alice Welsby
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville Rector
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 29, Entry 58
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 14 Aug 1881 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John James Hopkins - 28, Clogger, Bachelor, Brynn Terrace
Elizabeth Morris - 19, Spinster, Downall Green Road
    Groom's Father: Robert Hopkins, Musician
    Bride's Father: James Morris, Licensed Victualler
    Witness: James Morris; Elizabeth Kenyon
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 30, Entry 59
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 17 Aug 1881 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Banks - 26, Coal Miner, Bachelor, 46 Rectory Road
Elizabeth Talbot - 25, Spinster, 16 Booth's Brow Road
    Bride's Father: Peter Fearnley, Machine Weighman
    Witness: Thomas Lowe; Elizabeth Pilling
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Notes: [The Name and Profession of the Groom's Father were not recorded]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 30, Entry 60
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 18 Aug 1881 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Gibbons - (X), 33, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Brocstedes
Margaret Prescott - (X), 32, Spinster, Brocstedes
    Groom's Father: James Gibbons, (deceased), Labourer
    Bride's Father: James Prescott, (deceased), Nail Maker
    Witness: William Littler; Mary Gibbons
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 31, Entry 61
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 28 Aug 1881 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Painter - 24, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Crippin's Buildings
Margaret Salisbury - (X), 21, Spinster, Crippin's Buildings
    Groom's Father: Job Painter, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: John Salisbury, Coal Miner
    Witness: George Ellison; Margaret Painter
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 31, Entry 62
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 15 Sep 1881 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Hill - 22, Assistant Clerk to the Local Board, Bachelor, Gladden Hey
Martha Hill - 23, Spinster, Seneley Green
    Groom's Father: Thomas Hill, Baker & Provision Dealer
    Bride's Father: John Hill, Lamp Maker
    Witness: Peter Neville; Margaret Hill
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 32, Entry 63
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 15 Sep 1881 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Alexander McLennan - 33, Signal - Man, Bachelor, Seneley Green
Mary Hill - 28, Spinster, Seneley Green
    Groom's Father: Alexander McLennan, Labourer
    Bride's Father: John Hill, Lamp Maker
    Witness: Nathan Pilling; Rachel Hill
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 32, Entry 64
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 24 Sep 1881 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Leyland - 21, Coal Miner, Bachelor, 31 Wigan Road
Elizabeth Eccleston - (X), 24, Spinster, 58 Brynn Road
    Groom's Father: John Leyland, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: William Eccleston, Coal Miner
    Witness: James Eccleston; Mary Jane Glover, (X)
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 33, Entry 65
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 5 Oct 1881 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Henry Houghton - 22, Surveyor, Bachelor, North Ashton
Hannah Cunliffe - 21, Spinster, Haydock
    Groom's Father: John Houghton, Certificated Manager
    Bride's Father: William Cunliffe, Engineer
    Witness: Banks Houghton; Emma Sutton
    Married by Banns by: Howard St. George Vicar of Billinge
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 33, Entry 66
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 24 Oct 1881 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Andrew Maitland - 22, Corn Miller, Bachelor, Ashton - in Makerfield
Editha Maddock - 22, Spinster, Hale
    Groom's Father: Andrew Maitland, Printer
    Bride's Father: Charles Pendleton Maddock, Corn Broker
    Witness: John Battersby; Jane Battersby
    Married by License by: William J. Melville Rector
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 34, Entry 67
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 6 Nov 1881 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Hughes - 22, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Crippin's Buildings
Jane Ashton - 21, Spinster, Crippin's Buildings
    Groom's Father: Richard Hughes, Miner (Coal)
    Bride's Father: Abraham Ashton, Miner (Coal)
    Witness: Howard Williams, (X); Margaret Williams, (X)
    Married by Banns by: E. Baddeley Curate of Matlock
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 34, Entry 68
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 7 Nov 1881 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Shaw - 29, Colliery Clerk, Bachelor, Downall Green
Margery Johnson - 21, Spinster, Downall Green
    Groom's Father: Thomas Shaw, deceased, Locksmith
    Bride's Father: Peter Johnson, deceased, Collier
    Witness: John Greenall; Mary Ellen Shaw
    Married by Banns by: E. Baddeley Curate of Matlock
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 35, Entry 69
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 7 Dec 1881 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Pilling - 23, Carter, Bachelor, Downall Green
Hannah Rose - 21, Spinster, Senley Green
    Groom's Father: John Pilling, Colliery Labourer
    Bride's Father: John Rose, deceased, Publican
    Witness: John Rose; Elizabeth Littler
    Married by Banns by: Henry Giblin
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 35, Entry 70
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 25 Dec 1881 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Reeves - 25, Railway Servant, Bachelor, New Wortley
Ellen Hill - 24, Spinster, Gladden Hey
    Groom's Father: Samuel Reeves, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Hill, Baker & Provision Dealer
    Witness: David Duckworth; Alice Hill
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 36, Entry 71
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 1 Jan 1882 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Gilder - 26, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Wigan Road
Margaret Cunliffe - (X), 26, Widow, Whitledge Green
    Groom's Father: Thomas Gilder, (deceased), Railway Servant
    Bride's Father: John Sutton, (deceased), Hinge Maker
    Witness: Thomas Sutton; Anne Jane Hughes, (X)
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 36, Entry 72
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 18 Jan 1882 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Lowe - 25, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Greenhalgh Brow
Annie Clarke - 21, Spinster, Turpin Hall
    Groom's Father: James Lowe, Black - Smith
    Bride's Father: Joseph Clarke, Underlooker
    Witness: John Davies; Margaret Clarke
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 37, Entry 73
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 13 Feb 1882 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Deluce - 26, Coal Miner, Bachelor, 7 Rectory Road
Mary Welsby - 23, Spinster, Higher Brooks
    Groom's Father: William Deluce, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: John Welsby, Provision Dealer
    Witness: Robert Deluce; Alice Welsby
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 37, Entry 74
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 5 Jun 1882 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Lee Ogden - (X), 22, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Brynn Gates
Annie Heyes - 23, Spinster, Brynn Gate Terrace
    Groom's Father: Jonathan Ogden, Coal Miner
    Witness: Samuel Ogden; Mary Garvin
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Notes: [The Name and Profession of the Bride's Father were not recorded]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 38, Entry 75
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 7 Jun 1882 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Henry Gladstone Atkinson, Gentleman - 22, Bachelor, Ashton
Edith Mary Jane Porter - 21, Spinster, Wigan Road Ashton
    Groom's Father: Edward Atkinson
    Bride's Father: Joshua Porter, Gardener
    Witness: Richard Porter; Sarah Porter
    Married by License by: William J. Melville
    Notes: [The Profession of the Groom's Father was not recorded]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 38, Entry 76
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 9 Jul 1882 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
George Lowe - 29, Coal Miner, Bachelor, 141 Wigan Road
Margaret Painter - 23, Spinster, 31 Wigan Road
    Groom's Father: Henry Lowe, Hinge Manufacturer
    Bride's Father: Job Painter, Coal Miner
    Witness: Peter Painter; Nancy Lowe
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 39, Entry 77
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 6 Aug 1882 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
David Duckworth - 32, Book Keeper, Bachelor, 2 Nichol Lane
Margaret Hill - 32, Spinster, Gladden Hey Brow
    Bride's Father: Thomas Hill, Provision Dealer
    Witness: James Hill; Margaret Sutton
    Married by License by: William J. Melville
    Notes: [The Name and Profession of the Groom's Father were not recorded]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 39, Entry 78
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 13 Aug 1882 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Joseph Melling - (X), 22, Brow - Man, Bachelor, Brynn Terrace
Anne Shaw - 22, Spinster, Higher Brooks
    Groom's Father: William Melling, Nail Maker
    Bride's Father: Joseph Shaw, Fireman
    Witness: Abraham Crompton, (X); Alice Welsby
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 40, Entry 79
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 24 Aug 1882 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Hodson - 19, Carpenter, Bachelor, Stone's Colliery Yard
Mary Ellen Harrison - 20, Spinster, Moor Lane
    Groom's Father: John Hodson, Fireman
    Bride's Father: John Harrison, (deceased), Labourer
    Witness: William Hodson; Alice Harrison
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 40, Entry 80
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 2 Sep 1882 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Winrow - 24, Coal Miner, Bachelor, 2 Rose Hill
Margaret Pilling - (X), 23, Spinster, 22 Rose Hill
    Groom's Father: William Winrow, Labourer
    Witness: Abraham Simm, (X); Sarah Pilling, (X)
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Notes: [The Name and Profession of the Bride's Father were not recorded]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 41, Entry 81
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 2 Sep 1882 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Thomas Speakman - 24, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Simm's Lane End
Margaret Pennington - (X), 22, Spinster, Simm's Lane End
    Groom's Father: Oswald Speakman, (deceased), Labourer
    Bride's Father: John Pennington, Coal Miner
    Witness: Joseph Harrison; Alice Prior
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 41, Entry 82
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 17 Sep 1882 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Alexander Oswell - (X), 24, Coal Miner, Bachelor, 9 Skelton Street Rose Hill
Anne Merricks - 18, Spinster, Rose Hill
    Groom's Father: James Oswell, (deceased), Sailor
    Bride's Father: James Merricks, Coal Miner
    Witness: William Hughes; Catherine Burns
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 42, Entry 83
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 17 Sep 1882 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Brindle - 32, Labourer, Bachelor, 17 Skelton Street Rose Hill
Alice Roughley - (X), 25, Widow, 22 Brynn Road
    Groom's Father: Thomas Brindle, Hinge Maker
    Bride's Father: Thomas Lowe, Hat - Man
    Witness: John Glover; Mary Ann Foster
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 42, Entry 84
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 3 Oct 1882 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Smith - 26, Stoker, Bachelor, Walton on the Hill
Margaret Glover - 20, Spinster, Ryecroft Farm
    Groom's Father: Robert Smith, (deceased), Book Keeper
    Bride's Father: John Glover, Farmer
    Witness: Thomas Glover; Ellen Gaskell
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 43, Entry 85
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 16 Oct 1882 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Pierce - 20, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Brynn Gates
Alice Corless - 19, Spinster, Edge Green Lane
    Groom's Father: Thomas Pierce, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: George Corless, Tailor
    Witness: Joseph Bishop; Phebe Pierce
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 43, Entry 86
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 26 Nov 1882 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Dawber - 21, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Rose Hill
Mary Cunliffe - 19, Spinster, Rose Hill
    Groom's Father: John Rylance, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: George Cunliffe, Coal Miner
    Witness: Jonathan Cunliffe; Mary Cunliffe
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 44, Entry 87
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 1 Jan 1883 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Ashton - 22, Stoker, Bachelor, Winstanley
Alice Welsby - 22, Spinster, Drummer's Lane
    Groom's Father: Thomas Ashton, (deceased)
    Bride's Father: John Welsby, Provision Dealer
    Witness: James Prescott; Elizabeth Hannah Singleton
    Married by Banns by: Howard St. George Vicar of Billinge
    Notes: [The Profession of the Groom's Father was not recorded]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 44, Entry 88
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 21 Jan 1883 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Henry Hart - 21, Labourer, Bachelor, Rose Hill
Sarah Hilton - (X), 24, Spinster, Rose Hill
    Groom's Father: Ralph Hart, Labourer
    Bride's Father: James Hilton, Labourer
    Witness: William Atherton; Harriet Farrimond
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 45, Entry 89
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 17 May 1883 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Edward Bullough - 22, Painter, Bachelor, Atherton
Mary Jane Rogers - (X), 19, Spinster, Brynn Gates
    Groom's Father: Samuel Bullough, Painter
    Bride's Father: Stephen Rogers, Coal Miner
    Witness: William Taylor; Sarah Ann Bullough
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 45, Entry 90
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 23 Jun 1883 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
George Fairhurst - 23, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Downall Green
Mary Winstanley - 19, Spinster, Rose Hill
    Groom's Father: Richard Fairhurst, (deceased), Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: James Winstanley, (deceased), Coal Miner
    Witness: Robert Hart, (X); Anne Hart, (X)
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 46, Entry 91
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 9 Jul 1883 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Pilling - 24, Coal Miner, Bachelor, 25 Rectory Road
Martha Cheetham - 19, Spinster, 46 Long Lane
    Groom's Father: Matthew Pilling, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: William Cheetham, (deceased), Coal Miner
    Witness: James Shaw; Mary Pilling
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 46, Entry 92
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 16 Jul 1883 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Speakman - 21, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Simms Lane End
Jane Ellen Taylor - 19, Spinster, Rose Hill
    Groom's Father: Thomas Speakman, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: William Taylor, Coal Miner
    Witness: Caleb Roby; Mary Speakman
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 47, Entry 93
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 31 Jul 1883 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Alfred Griffiths - (X), 26, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Stubshaw Cross Ashton St. Thomas'
Elizabeth Birchall - 21, Spinster, Lower Lane
    Groom's Father: William Griffiths, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: William Birchall, (deceased), Coal Miner
    Witness: Alick McPherson, (X); Alice Birchall
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 47, Entry 94
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 11 Aug 1883 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Bromilow - 22, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Rose Hill
Anne Hurst - (X), 21, Spinster, Rose Hill
    Groom's Father: Thomas Bromilow, (deceased), Carpenter
    Bride's Father: John Hurst, (deceased), Coal Miner
    Witness: Robert Hurst; Alice Adamson, (X)
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 48, Entry 95
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 19 Sep 1883 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Welch - 28, Farmer, Bachelor, Drummer's Fields
Mary Downall - 31, Spinster, Drummer's Fields
    Groom's Father: Peter Welch, Farmer
    Bride's Father: William Downall, Farmer
    Witness: Peter Fearnley; Elizabeth Welch
    Married by License by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 48, Entry 96
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 22 Sep 1883 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Naylor - 25, Coal Miner, Bachelor, 47 Rectory Road
Anne Berry - 24, Spinster, Ashton Rectory
    Groom's Father: Thomas Naylor, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: James Berry, (deceased), Coal Miner
    Witness: James Prescott; Ellen Digby
    Married by Banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 49, Entry 97
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 6 Oct 1883 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Littler - (X), 24, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Simms Lane End
Jane Cunliffe - (X), 17, Spinster, Simms Lane End
    Groom's Father: James Littler, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: Henry Cunliffe, Coal Miner
    Witness: Thomas Latham, (X); Hannah Greenhalgh, (X)
    Married by Banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 49, Entry 98
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 20 Oct 1883 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
George Turner - (X), 23, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Rectory Road
Margaret Littler - 18, Spinster, Simms Lane End
    Groom's Father: John Turner, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: Thomas Littler, Coal Miner
    Witness: Robert Pilling, (X); Alice Ashton
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 50, Entry 99
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 21 Oct 1883 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Samuel Gregory - (X), 24, Breaksman, Bachelor, Whitledge Green
Mary Waterworth - (X), 21, Spinster, Park Lane
    Groom's Father: Samuel Gregory, (deceased), Butcher
    Bride's Father: Ralph Waterworth, Labourer
    Witness: William Howard; Elizabeth Howard, (X)
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 50, Entry 100
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 29 Oct 1883 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Edward Owens - 25, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Long Lane
Elizabeth Jones - 20, Spinster, Long Lane
    Groom's Father: Samuel Owens, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: James Jones, (deceased), Coal Miner
    Witness: John Lowe; Ellen Nuneham, (X)
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 51, Entry 101
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 24 Nov 1883 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Joseph Lea - (X), 24, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Simm's Lane End
Margaret Davies - (X), 24, Spinster, Simm's Lane End
    Groom's Father: William Lea, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: William Davies, Coal Miner
    Witness: William Greenall; Sarah Cottam, (X)
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 51, Entry 102
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 9 Dec 1883 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Robert Gore - 24, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Rose Hill
Alice Adamson - (X), 20, Spinster, Park Lane
    Groom's Father: John Hurst, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: John Adamson, Coal Miner
    Witness: Thomas Bromilow, (X)
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Notes: [Only one witness recorded]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 52, Entry 103
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 20 Dec 1883 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Israel Wilson - 37, Carpenter, Bachelor, Park Lane
Mary Lowe - (X), 39, Spinster, Rectory Road
    Groom's Father: Robert Wilson, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: Henry Lowe, Carter
    Witness: William Watson; Margaret Watson
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 52, Entry 104
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 20 Dec 1883 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Henry Wilcock - 24, Engine Man, Bachelor, Doe Rigings
Martha Sudworth - 24, Spinster, Downall Green
    Groom's Father: Peter Wilcock, (deceased), Farmer
    Bride's Father: James Sudworth, (deceased), Ship Smith
    Witness: John Sudworth; Elizabeth Sudworth
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 53, Entry 105
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 27 Dec 1883 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Gaskell - 22, Engine Man, Bachelor, 13. Brynn Terrace
Anne Cunliffe - 18, Spinster, Park Hotel Wigan Road
    Groom's Father: John Gaskell, (deceased), Labourer
    Bride's Father: John Cunliffe, (deceased), Licensed Victualler
    Witness: William Alker; Elizabeth Cunliffe
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 53, Entry 106
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 1 Jan 1884 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Littler - 20, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Simm's Lane End
Sarah Taylor - 19, Spinster, Billinge
    Groom's Father: Thomas Littler, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: Thomas Taylor, Coal Miner
    Witness: Richard Whittle; Elizabeth Taylor
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 54, Entry 107
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 1 Jan 1884 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Littler - 22, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Simm's Lane End
Mary Ann Hazelden - 22, Spinster, Simm's Lane End
    Groom's Father: Thomas Littler, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: John Heaton, Coal Miner
    Witness: Richard Whittle; Elizabeth Taylor
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 54, Entry 108
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 3 Feb 1884 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Richard Blinstone - (X), 24, Engine Man, Widower, Higher Brooks
Margaret Jane Owen - 25, Spinster, Higher Brooks
    Groom's Father: Samuel Blinstone, Hinge Maker
    Bride's Father: Richard Owen, Boiler Maker
    Witness: William Walkden; Harriet Alker
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 55, Entry 109
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 9 Feb 1884 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Ashall - (X), 21, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Park Lane
Elizabeth Ann Speakman - 19, Spinster, Ashton. St. Thomas
    Groom's Father: Peter Ashall, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: William Speakman, (deceased), Coal Miner
    Witness: James Speakman; Jane Ashall, (X)
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 55, Entry 110
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 9 Feb 1884 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Thomas - 27, Coal Miner, Bachelor, 4 Wigan Road
Mary Ann Foster - 19, Spinster, 81. Wigan Road
    Groom's Father: Thomas Thomas, (deceased), Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: Henry Foster, Coal Miner
    Witness: John Foster; Elizabeth Winstanley, (X)
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 56, Entry 111
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 14 Feb 1884 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Wielding - (X), 25, Collier, Bachelor, Brynn Road South
Mary Ann Bentham - (X), 24, Spinster, Brynn Road South
    Bride's Father: John Bentham, Collier
    Witness: Adam Monks, (X); Jane Ogden, (X)
    Married by banns by: Henry Siddall
    Notes: [The Name and Profession of the Groom's Father were not recorded]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 56, Entry 112
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 25 Feb 1884 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Edward Richards - (X), 23, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Long Lane
Anne Jane Hall - 18, Spinster, Long Lane
    Groom's Father: Thomas Richards, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: Thomas Hall, Labourer
    Witness: William Gilder; Margaret Gilder, (X)
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 57, Entry 113
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 17 Mar 1884 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
George Ogden - 18, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Wigan Road
Mary Anne Atherton - (X), 19, Spinster, Brynn Gates
    Groom's Father: Jonathan Ogden, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: Thomas Atherton, Coal Miner
    Witness: Samuel Ogden; Mary Smith, (X)
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 57, Entry 114
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 7 Apr 1884 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Abbott - (X), 36, Coal Miner, Widower, Brynn Gates
Catherine Jones - 41, Widow, Brynn Gates
    Groom's Father: Thomas Abbott, (deceased), Labourer
    Bride's Father: John Roberts, (deceased), Engineer
    Witness: Mark Hill; Sarah Hill, (X)
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 58, Entry 115
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 24 Apr 1884 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Peter Fairhurst - 23, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Sougher's Lane
Margaret Fairhurst - 26, Spinster, Downall Green
    Groom's Father: Robert Fairhurst, Locksmith
    Bride's Father: Henry Aspinall, Labourer
    Witness: Peter Aspinall; Elizabeth Sudworth
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 58, Entry 116
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 3 May 1884 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Cunliffe - (X), 25, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Simm's Lane End
Ellen Cunliffe - (X), 19, Spinster, Simm's Lane End
    Groom's Father: James Cunliffe, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: John Cunliffe, (deceased), Coal Miner
    Witness: James Whittle; Anne Taylor, (X)
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 59, Entry 117
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 13 May 1884 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Edmund Walkden - 22, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Nicol Lane Ashton
Mary Woolsey - 23, Spinster, Leyland Green
    Groom's Father: Edward Walkden, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: Gilbert Woolsey, (deceased), Banksman
    Witness: Thomas Walkden; Sarah Woolsey
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 59, Entry 118
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 2 Jun 1884 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Rogers - 23, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Brynn Gates
Phoebe Benyon - (X), 18, Spinster, Brynn Gates
    Groom's Father: Stephen Rogers, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: Joseph Benyon, (deceased), Coal Miner
    Witness: Theophilius Baugh; Alice Benyon
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 60, Entry 119
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 2 Jun 1884 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Samuel Bird - 19, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Brynn Gates
Eliza Stokes - 20, Spinster, Brynn Gates
    Groom's Father: William Bird, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: Thomas Stokes, Coal Miner
    Witness: Harry Cottrill; Susan Kinersley
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 60, Entry 120
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 6 Jul 1884 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Horrocks - (X), 29, Stoker, Bachelor, Whitledge Green
Charlotte Sutton - (X), 30, Spinster, Whitledge Green
    Groom's Father: James Horrocks, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Sutton, (deceased), Coal Miner
    Witness: John Lee Ogden; Annie Ogden
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 61, Entry 121
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 14 Sep 1884 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Lowe - 31, Hinge Maker, Bachelor, Brockstedes
Elizabeth Leyland - 29, Spinster, Park Lane
    Bride's Father: Robert Leyland, Black Smith
    Witness: William Lowe; Mary Leyland
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Notes: [The Name and Profession of the Groom's Father were not recorded]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 61, Entry 122
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 28 Sep 1884 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Sutton - 22, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Whitledge Green
Mary Grimshaw - 21, Spinster, Wigan Road
    Groom's Father: John Sutton, (deceased), Hinge Maker
    Bride's Father: Thomas Grimshaw, Coal Miner
    Witness: Thomas Clarke; Catherine Simm
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 62, Entry 123
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 19 Oct 1884 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Samuel Hancock Jones - 30, Gardener, Bachelor, Ashton
Mary Thompson - 23, Spinster, Ashton Cross
    Groom's Father: Joseph Jones, Labourer
    Witness: William Thompson; Elizabeth Thompson
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Notes: [The Name and Profession of the Bride's Father were not recorded]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 62, Entry 124
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 2 Nov 1884 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Hull - 21, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Hindley
Catherine Tyrer - 21, Spinster, Seneley Green
    Groom's Father: John Hull, Contractor
    Bride's Father: Matthew Tyrer, Labourer
    Witness: John Rigby; Alice Rigby, (X)
    Married by License by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 63, Entry 125
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 9 Nov 1884 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Benjamin Sutton - 27, Fireman, Bachelor, Whitledge Green
Anne Wrench - 22, Spinster, Brockstedes
    Groom's Father: John Sutton, (deceased), Hinge Maker
    Bride's Father: John Wrench, Lock Maker
    Witness: Charles Ralphson
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Notes: [No names or signatures for both Anne Wrench and the second witness. Just an X
           in both cases]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 63, Entry 126
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 9 Nov 1884 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Hart - (X), 26, Game Keeper, Bachelor, Rose Hill
Mary Anne Bridge - (X), 28, Spinster, Rose Hill
    Groom's Father: Ralph Hart, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Alexander Bridge, (deceased), Carter
    Witness: Thomas Henry Wright; Elizabeth Hart, (X)
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 64, Entry 127
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 1 Jan 1885 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Finch - 28, Carpenter, Bachelor, Earlestown
Emma Sutton - 24, Spinster, Tithe Barn Road
    Groom's Father: William Finch, Carpenter
    Bride's Father: William Sutton, Coal Miner
    Witness: Edwin Leyland; Mary Byrom
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 64, Entry 128
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 12 Jan 1885 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Shaw - 20, Hinge Maker, Bachelor, 13 Rectory Road
Susannah Fairhurst - (X), 19, Spinster, 34 Factory Houses
    Groom's Father: John Shaw, Hinge Maker
    Bride's Father: Thurstan Fairhurst, (deceased), Carter
    Witness: Henry Fairhurst; Magaret Lowe
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 65, Entry 129
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 21 Jan 1885 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Isaac Gorner - 21, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Wigan Road
Annie Elizabeth Senior - 21, Spinster, Wigan Road
    Groom's Father: William Gorner, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: James Senior, (deceased), Draper
    Witness: James Senior; Esther Senior
    Married by Banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 65, Entry 130
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 22 Mar 1885 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Levi Jones - (X), 23, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Brynn Gates
Alice Owens - 24, Spinster, Brynn Gates
    Groom's Father: James Jones, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: Griffith Owens, (deceased), Book Keeper
    Witness: John Gill; Mary Atherton
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 66, Entry 131
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 7 May 1885 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Robert Ashton - 23, Engine Driver, Bachelor, Pemberton
Margaret Hardman - 23, Spinster, Brocksteads
    Groom's Father: Robert Ashton, Labourer
    Bride's Father: William Hardman, Collier
    Witness: Ellen Ashton; William Hardman
    Married by banns by: Howard St. George Vicar of Billinge
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 66, Entry 132
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 16 May 1885 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Edward Cherry - (X), 75, Labourer, Widower, Landgate
Mary Anne Holloway - (X), 47, Spinster, Landgate
    Groom's Father: Edward Cherry, (deceased), Carpenter
    Bride's Father: Joseph Holloway, (deceased), Coal Miner
    Witness: Alfred Southern, (X); Mary Southern, (X)
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 67, Entry 133
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 21 Jun 1885 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Stevenson - (X), 24, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Rose Hill
Harriet Alker - 24, Spinster, Wigan Road
    Groom's Father: George Stevenson, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: Henry Ascroft, Underlooker
    Witness: Samuel Aspinall; Mary Alker
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 67, Entry 134
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 18 Jul 1885 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Talbot - 21, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Long Lane
Eliza Wood - (X), 23, Spinster, Whitledge Green
    Groom's Father: Thomas Talbot, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: John Wood, Gardener
    Witness: Richard Simm, (X); Alice Wood, (X)
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville Rector
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 68, Entry 135
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 16 Aug 1885 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Stephen Walsh - 25, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Downall Green
Anne Adamson - 23, Spinster, Rectory Road
    Bride's Father: John Adamson, Coal Miner
    Witness: James Deluce; Alice Adamson
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Notes: [The Name and Profession of the Groom's Father were not recorded]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 68, Entry 136
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 19 Sep 1885 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Prescott - 24, Joiner, Bachelor, Downall Green
Glenolva Fanny Smith - 21, Spinster, Park Lane
    Groom's Father: Henry Prescott, Nail Maker
    Bride's Father: Richard Smith, Engineer
    Witness: Thomas Prescott; Mary Alker
    Married by banns by: Howard St. George Vicar of Billinge
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 69, Entry 137
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 19 Sep 1885 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Cunliffe - 25, Carter, Bachelor, Tithe Barn Hillock
Mary Ann Kay - 23, Spinster, Simm's Lane End
    Bride's Father: Thomas Kay, Deceased
    Witness: Thomas Cunliffe; Alice Cunliffe
    Married by Banns by: Howard St. George Vicar of Billinge
    Notes: [The Name and Profession of the Groom's Father were not recorded] [The
           Profession of the Bride's Father was not recorded]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 69, Entry 138
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 3 Oct 1885 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Joseph Ashton - 35, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Brynn Gates
Ellen Atherton - (X), 36, Widow, Brynn Gates
    Groom's Father: Thomas Ashton, (deceased), Cotton Spinner
    Bride's Father: James Pilkington, (deceased), Coal Miner
    Witness: Thomas Foster; Nancy Foster, (X)
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville Rector
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 70, Entry 139
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 4 Oct 1885 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Thomas Picton - 21, Coal Miner, Bachelor, 21 Rectory Road
Elizabeth Smith - (X), 19, Spinster, Downall Green
    Groom's Father: Matthew Picton, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: John Smith, Coal Miner
    Witness: Stephen Walsh; Susannah Arkwright
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 70, Entry 140
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 16 Nov 1885 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Cain Worswick - 24, Weighman, Bachelor, 46 Brynn Road
Jane Derbyshire - 21, Spinster, 71 Brynn Road
    Groom's Father: William Worswick, (deceased), Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: James Derbyshire, Brick - layer
    Witness: Richard Hilton; Mary Alker
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville Rector
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 71, Entry 141
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 28 Nov 1885 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Henry Farrimond - 23, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Brynn
Hannah Gore - 21, Spinster, North Ashton
    Groom's Father: William Farrimond, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: William Gore, Hinge Maker
    Witness: William Gore; Sarah Farrimond
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville Rector
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 71, Entry 142
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 7 Dec 1885 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Ashcroft - 26, Book - Keeper, Bachelor, North Ashton
Jane Shaw - 22, Spinster, North Ashton
    Groom's Father: Peter Ashcroft, Blacksmith
    Bride's Father: George Shaw, Coal Miner
    Witness: Thomas Shaw; Elizabeth Taylor, (X)
    Married by Banns by: William J. Melville Rector
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 72, Entry 143
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 1 Jan 1886 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Cowley - (X), 23, Fireman, Bachelor, 45 Brynn Terrace
Hannah Morris - (X), 21, Spinster, Long Lane
    Groom's Father: James Cowley, (deceased), Boiler Smith
    Bride's Father: John Morris, (deceased), Coal Miner
    Witness: Thomas Foster; Nancy Foster, (X)
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville Rector
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 72, Entry 144
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 1 Jan 1886 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Henry Speakman - 25, Coal Miner, Bachelor, 2 Brynn Terrace
Margaret Littler - 18, Spinster, 2 Brynn Terrace
    Groom's Father: Thomas Speakman, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: Peter Littler, Sawyer
    Witness: James Speakman; Ellen Speakman, (X)
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville Rector
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 73, Entry 145
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 30 Jan 1886 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Richard Parkinson - (X), 27, Coal Miner, Bachelor, 45 Long Lane
Agnes Smith - (X), 21, Spinster, 42 Long Lane
    Groom's Father: John Parkinson, (deceased), Engineer
    Bride's Father: John Smith, (deceased), Carter
    Witness: James Green, (X); Abigail Smith, (X)
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville Rector
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 73, Entry 146
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 22 Feb 1886 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Henry Fairhurst - 20, Locksmith, Bachelor, 34 Rectory Road
Alice Pilling - 20, Spinster, Downall Green
    Groom's Father: John Fairhurst, (deceased), Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: John Pilling, Blacksmith
    Witness: John Fairhurst; Jane Cunliffe
    Married by Banns by: William J. Melville Rector
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 74, Entry 147
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 21 Apr 1886 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Kearsley - 24, Farmer, Bachelor, Old Garswood Lane
Alice Ellen Phythian - 22, Spinster, Old Garswood Lane
    Groom's Father: William Kearsley, (deceased), Farmer
    Bride's Father: Moses Phythian, Farmer
    Witness: George Phythian; Kate Phythian
    Married by License by: T. J. O'C Fenton Curate of S. Thomas Ashton
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 74, Entry 148
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 29 Apr 1886 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Richard Hilton - 22, Joiner, Bachelor, 134 Park Lane
Elizabeth Lowe - 22, Spinster, 141 Park Lane
    Groom's Father: Richard Hilton, Engine Wright
    Bride's Father: Henry Lowe, Engine Maker
    Witness: John Lowe; Nancy Lowe
    Married by Banns by: Henry Giblin Ass. Curate of Haigh & Aspull
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 75, Entry 149
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 30 May 1886 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Lowe - 28, Collier, Bachelor, 52 Park Lane
Mary Leyland - 28, Spinster, 127 Park Lane
    Groom's Father: Henry Lowe, Hinge Maker
    Bride's Father: Robert Leyland, Blacksmith
    Witness: Thomas Lowe; Sarah Farrimond
    Married by Banns by: Henry Giblin
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 75, Entry 150
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 9 Jun 1886 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Henry Lyon - 40, Joiner, Widower, 29 Regent Street Wigan
Mary Gore - 30, Widow, Rose Hill Park Lane Ashton
    Bride's Father: Richard Fairhurst, (deceased), Collier
    Witness: William Fairhurst; Ada Woods
    Married by Supt. Registrar's Certificate by: Henry Giblin
    Notes: [The Name and Profession of the Groom's Father were not recorded]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 76, Entry 151
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 12 Jun 1886 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Atherton - (X), 21, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Long Lane Ashton
Mary Alice Catterall - (X), 18, Spinster, Long Lane Ashton
    Bride's Father: Richard Catterall, (deceased), Collier
    Witness: Henry Mee; Jane Rimmer, (X)
    Married by Supt. Registrar's Certificate by: Henry Giblin
    Notes: [The Name and Profession of the Groom's Father were not recorded]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 76, Entry 152
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 13 Jun 1886 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Richard Fairhurst - 20, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Downall Green
Alice Adamson - 21, Spinster, 12 Rectory Road
    Groom's Father: Richard Fairhurst, (deceased), Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: John Adamson, Coal Miner
    Witness: William Lowe; Mary Adamson
    Married by Banns by: Henry Giblin
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 77, Entry 153
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 24 Jun 1886 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Richard Bromilow - 22, Collier, Bachelor, Rose Hill
Elizabeth Cunliffe - 19, Spinster, Park Lane Hotel
    Groom's Father: Thomas Bromilow, (deceased), Carpenter
    Bride's Father: John Cunliffe, (deceased), Hotel - Keeper
    Witness: John Stevenson, (X); Ann Bromilow
    Married by Banns by: Henry Giblin
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 77, Entry 154
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 18 Aug 1886 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Charles Hart - 24, Collier, Bachelor, Factory Houses Downall Green
Elizabeth Shaw - 19, Spinster, Blue Bell Cottages Downall Green
    Groom's Father: Charles Hart, (deceased), Collier
    Bride's Father: Thomas Shaw, Hinge Maker
    Witness: James Shaw; Sarah Ellen Shaw
    Married by Banns by: Henry Giblin
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 78, Entry 155
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 18 Aug 1886 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Peter Aspinall - 24, Locomotive Fireman, Bachelor, Spindle Hillock Downall Green
Isabella Bennett - 21, Spinster, Railway Hotel Garswood
    Groom's Father: Henry Aspinall, Labourer
    Bride's Father: John Bennett, Architect
    Witness: James Greenall; Anne Ralphson
    Married by Banns by: Henry Giblin
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 78, Entry 156
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 31 Aug 1886 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Henry Brindle - 22, Labourer, Bachelor, Park Lane
Mary Tickle - 22, Spinster, Park Lane
    Groom's Father: Henry Brindle, Store Keeper
    Bride's Father: John Tickle, Publican
    Witness: Paul Leyland; Harriet Brindle
    Married by Banns by: Henry Giblin
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 79, Entry 157
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 16 Oct 1886 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Richard Simm - (X), 21, Coal Miner, Bachelor, S. Thomas' Ashton
Mary Ann Talbot - 20, Spinster, Long Lane
    Groom's Father: Francis Simm, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Talbot, Coal Miner
    Witness: John Talbot, (X); Louisa Brown
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville Rector
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 79, Entry 158
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 16 Oct 1886 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Talbot - (X), 24, Coal Miner, Bachelor, 116 Long Lane
Louisa Brown - 23, Spinster, 86 Long Lane
    Groom's Father: Thomas Talbot, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: Francis Simm, Coal Miner
    Witness: Richard Simm, (X); Mary Ann Talbot
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 80, Entry 159
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 31 Oct 1886 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Joseph Topping - 32, Engine Man, Bachelor, Huddersfield
Margaret Fearnley - 27, Spinster, Landgate Farm
    Groom's Father: Thomas Topping, Engine Man
    Bride's Father: John Fearnley, (deceased), Farmer
    Witness: Michael Topping; Hannah Wright
    Married by License by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 80, Entry 160
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 21 Nov 1886 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Lowe - 20, Coal Miner, Bachelor, 8 Rectory Road
Susannah Arkwright - 18, Spinster, 32 Factory Houses
    Groom's Father: William Lowe, Locksmith
    Bride's Father: James Arkwright, Coal Miner
    Witness: Richard Fairhurst; Martha Fairhurst
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 81, Entry 161
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 25 Dec 1886 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Robert Littler - (X), 22, Coal Miner, Bachelor, 7 Rose Hill
Elizabeth Gayner - (X), 24, Spinster, 15 Rose Hill
    Groom's Father: John Littler, Sawyer
    Bride's Father: Matthew Simm, (deceased), Coal Miner
    Witness: Robert Hurst; Margaret Littler
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 81, Entry 162
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 25 Dec 1886 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Smith - 21, Coal Miner, Bachelor, 88 Long Lane
Esther Johnson - 19, Spinster, Rose Hill
    Groom's Father: John Smith, (deceased), Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: Peter Johnson, Coal Miner
    Witness: Thomas Smith; Ellen Johnson
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 82, Entry 163
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 9 Jan 1887 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Heaton - (X), 38, Coal Miner, Widower, Simm's Lane End
Ellen Yates - (X), 34, Widow, Simm's Lane End
    Groom's Father: John Heaton, (deceased), Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: George Yates, (deceased), Coal Miner
    Witness: John Yates; Margaret Twist, (X)
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 82, Entry 164
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 15 Jan 1887 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Aspinall - 21, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Pemberton
Mary Pilling - 22, Spinster, North Ashton
    Groom's Father: James Aspinall, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: Matthew Pilling, (deceased), Coal Miner
    Witness: William Aspinall; Lavinia Aspinall
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 83, Entry 165
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 13 Feb 1887 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Joseph Woosey - (X), 26, Labourer, Bachelor, Pemberton
Jane Barrow - (X), 20, Spinster, Brynn Hall
    Groom's Father: Thomas Woosey, Farmer
    Bride's Father: John Barrow, Fireman
    Witness: Joseph Thompson; Margaret Woosey
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 83, Entry 166
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 19 Feb 1887 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Cunliffe - (X), 23, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Downall Green
Elizabeth Winstanley - 19, Spinster, Downall Green
    Groom's Father: Henry Cunliffe, (deceased), Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: James Winstanley, (deceased), Coal Miner
    Witness: Daniel Littler; Mary Fairhurst, (X)
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 84, Entry 167
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 19 Feb 1887 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Henry Picton - (X), 26, Coal Miner, Bachelor, 45 Rectory Road
Charlotte Cunliffe - 21, Spinster, 20 Downall Green
    Groom's Father: James Picton, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: Henry Cunliffe, (deceased), Coal Miner
    Witness: William Cunliffe; Betsy Hardman
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 84, Entry 168
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 16 Apr 1887 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
George Hardern - (X), 29, Labourer, Bachelor, Park Lane
Margaret Robinson - 35, Widow, Park Lane
    Groom's Father: John Hardern, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Isaac Unsworth, (deceased)
    Witness: Samuel Billing; S. A. Hale
    Married by Banns by: Howard St. George Vicar of Billinge
    Notes: [The Profession of the Bride's Father was not recorded]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 85, Entry 169
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 25 Apr 1887 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Causey - (X), 38, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Brynn Gates
Frances Longshaw - (X), 38, Widow, Brynn Gates
    Groom's Father: Noah Causey, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: Samuel Healey, (deceased), Fireman
    Witness: Joseph Howels, (X); Rosannah Howels, (X)
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville Rector
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 85, Entry 170
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 28 Jun 1887 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Morris - 21, Book - Keeper, Bachelor, Edelsten Lane
Ellen Arnold - 20, Spinster, Pewfall Colliery
    Groom's Father: James Morris, Licensed Victualler
    Bride's Father: William Arnold, Colliery Manager
    Witness: Henry Winstanley; Ann Arnold
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 86, Entry 171
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 8 Oct 1887 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Peter Roscoe - 23, Coal Miner, Bachelor, 3 Rose Hill
Lilian Dawber - 23, Spinster, 49 Brynn View Terrace
    Groom's Father: Thomas Ashcroft, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: Thomas Dawber, Underlooker
    Witness: William Downall; Mary Dawber
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 86, Entry 172
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 8 Oct 1887 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Griffiths - 22, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Crippin's Buildings
Mary Ann Mather - 24, Spinster, Crippin's Buildings
    Groom's Father: Ellis Griffiths, (deceased), Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: Mark Mather, (deceased), Coal Miner
    Witness: Joseph Griffiths, (X); Martha Mather
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 87, Entry 173
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 15 Oct 1887 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Clayton - 20, Coal Miner, Bachelor, Stubshaw Cross
Jane Howard - 18, Spinster, 82 Wigan Road
    Groom's Father: John Edwards, (deceased)
    Bride's Father: James Howard, Labourer
    Witness: William Moses; Elizabeth Howard
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Notes: [The Profession of the Groom's Father was not recorded]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 87, Entry 174
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 10 Dec 1887 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Samuel Hodgkinson - 23, Coal Miner, Bachelor, 41 Wigan Road
Harriet Ackers - 24, Spinster, Cranberry Ley
    Groom's Father: Richard Hilton, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: John Ackers, Farmer
    Witness: William Ackers; Alice May
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 88, Entry 175
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 17 Dec 1887 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Jones - 21, Coal Miner, Bachelor, 13 Downall Green Road Brynn
Martha Jane Hill - 17, Spinster, 13 Downall Green Road Brynn
    Groom's Father: Thomas Jones, (deceased), Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: Mark Hill, Coal Miner
    Witness: Richard Hill; Lydia Hill
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 88, Entry 176
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 9 Jan 1888 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
George Shaw - 21, Locksmith, Bachelor, 13 Rectory Rd.
Margaret Adamson - 20, Spinster, 11 Rectory Rd.
    Groom's Father: John Shaw, Locksmith
    Bride's Father: William Adamson, Weighman
    Witness: Edmund Haselden; Ann Brimilow
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 89, Entry 177
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 11 Feb 1888 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Richard Knowles - 26, Farm Labourer, Bachelor, Abram
Margaret Shaw - 22, Spinster, 29 Brynn Road
    Groom's Father: James Knowles, Carter
    Bride's Father: George Shaw, Engine Man
    Witness: Henry Shaw; Alice Knowles
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 89, Entry 178
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 23 Feb 1888 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Prescott - 21, Collier, Bachelor, 4 Heath Road Ashton
Ann Cheetham - 20, Spinster, Brocstedes
    Groom's Father: James Prescott, (deceased), Licensed Victualler
    Bride's Father: William Cheetham, (deceased), Collier
    Witness: James William Hayes; Emma Pennington
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 90, Entry 179
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 2 Apr 1888 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Hodson - 22, Collier, Bachelor, Stone's Colliery Yard
Anne Cunliffe - 21, Spinster, Seneley Green
    Groom's Father: John Hodson, Fireman
    Bride's Father: Jonathan Cunliffe, (deceased), Licensed Victualler
    Witness: John Parr; Ellen Cunliffe
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 90, Entry 180
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 22 Apr 1888 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Hampson - 23, Collier, Bachelor, Nicol Lane
Mary Gaskell - 27, Widow, Four footed Cross
    Groom's Father: Charles Hampson, (deceased), Collier
    Bride's Father: Henry Wood, Provision Dealer
    Witness: Thomas Hampson; Alice Wood
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 91, Entry 181
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 21 May 1888 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Price - 19, Collier, Bachelor, Brynn Gates
Fanny Bird - (X), 18, Spinster, Brynn Gates
    Groom's Father: Abraham Price, Collier
    Bride's Father: William Bird, Collier
    Witness: Thomas Bird; Jane Morrison
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 91, Entry 182
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 23 Jun 1888 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Joseph Prior - 32, Collier, Widower, Rose Hill
Jane Rimmer - (X), 28, Spinster, Rose Hill
    Groom's Father: James Prior, (deceased), Blacksmith
    Bride's Father: James Rimmer, Collier
    Witness: James Morris; Elizabeth Gill
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 92, Entry 183
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 6 Aug 1888 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Lambert Glover - 19, Collier, Bachelor, Brynn
Mary Jane Picton - 18, Spinster, Brynn
    Groom's Father: Thomas Glover, Collier
    Bride's Father: John Picton, Collier
    Witness: William Battersby; Harriet Picton
    Married by Banns by: Howard St. George Vicar of Billinge
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 92, Entry 184
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 18 Aug 1888 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Richard Hyde - (X), 25, Collier, Bachelor, Crippin's Buildings
Mary Horrocks - 21, Spinster, Crippin's Buildings
    Groom's Father: Richard Hyde, (deceased), Collier
    Bride's Father: Thomas Horrocks, (deceased), Collier
    Witness: Samuel Spruce; Louisa Groucott, (X)
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 93, Entry 185
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 8 Sep 1888 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Thompson - (X), 23, Collier, Bachelor, Long Lane
Alice Anderton - (X), 23, Spinster, Long Lane
    Groom's Father: David Taylor, Collier
    Bride's Father: Samuel Anderton, Brass Moulder
    Witness: Robert Goulding; Eliza Thompson
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 93, Entry 186
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 1 Oct 1888 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Lowe - 22, Hinge Maker, Bachelor, Downall Green
Elizabeth Anne Hughes - 19, Spinster, Wigan Road
    Groom's Father: George Lowe, Lock & Hinge Manufacturer
    Bride's Father: Robert Hughes, Collier
    Witness: Thomas Prescott; Margaret Lowe
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 94, Entry 187
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 28 Oct 1888 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
George Shaw - (X), 33, Collier, Bachelor, Simm's Lane End
Anne Littler - 20, Spinster, Simm's Lane End
    Groom's Father: John Cunliffe, (deceased), Labourer
    Bride's Father: James Littler, Labourer
    Witness: William Thomas Barrow; Jane Ellen Littler
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 94, Entry 188
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 2 Feb 1889 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Humphrey Ackers - 20, Collier, Bachelor, 4 Nicol Road
Anne Sudworth - 20, Spinster, 8 Wigan Road
    Groom's Father: Peter Unsworth, Collier
    Bride's Father: John Sudworth, Collier
    Witness: John Creamer; Elizabeth Ann Birchall
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 95, Entry 189
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 4 Feb 1889 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Thomas - 33, Collier, Bachelor, Pewfall Colliery
Mary Jones - 23, Spinster, Old Garswood Hall Farm
    Groom's Father: Richard Thomas, (deceased), Collier
    Bride's Father: Griffith Roberts, (deceased), Jockey
    Witness: Maurice Jones; Margaret Jones
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 95, Entry 190
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 25 Feb 1889 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Edward Lowe - 22, Butcher, Bachelor, 21 Crippin's Buildings
Mary Jarvis - 23, Spinster, 21 Crippin's Buildings
    Groom's Father: Virgil Lowe, Stone Mason
    Bride's Father: Robert Jarvis, (deceased), Painter
    Witness: John Lowe; Maria Ross
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 96, Entry 191
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 20 Apr 1889 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Henry Derbyshire - 20, Collier, Bachelor, 2 Edelsten St.
Mary Jane Heyes - 20, Spinster, 2 Edelsten St.
    Bride's Father: William Heyes, Collier
    Witness: John Melling; Elizabeth Hart
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Notes: [The Name and Profession of the Groom's Father were not recorded]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 96, Entry 192
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 22 Jun 1889 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Henry Shaw - 22, Engine Man, Bachelor, 9 Long Lane
Ellen Dawber - 21, Spinster, 49 Wigan Road
    Groom's Father: George Shaw, Engine Man
    Bride's Father: Thomas Dawber, Underlooker
    Witness: David Rimmer; Annie Dawber
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 97, Entry 193
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 4 Jul 1889 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Joseph Abbott - 28, Engineer, Bachelor, Rose Hill
Jane Liptrot - 28, Spinster, Upholland
    Groom's Father: John Abbott, Engineer
    Bride's Father: William Liptrot, (deceased), Licensed Victualler
    Witness: Peter Cooke; Frances Evelyn Melville
    Married by License by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 97, Entry 194
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 4 Jul 1889 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Robinson - 31, Forester, Bachelor, Billinge
Anne Cunliffe - 30, Spinster, Seneley Green
    Groom's Father: James Robinson, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Joseph Cunliffe, Carpenter
    Witness: William Robinson; Elizabeth Cunliffe
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 98, Entry 195
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 24 Jul 1889 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Ramsay - 25, Breaksman, Bachelor, Haydock
Mary Jane Greenall - 20, Spinster, Downall Green
    Groom's Father: James Ramsay, Farmer
    Bride's Father: James Greenall, (deceased), Fireman
    Witness: James Greenall; Agnes Ramsay
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 98, Entry 196
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 23 Nov 1889 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Albert Dobb - 32, Brick - Maker, Widower, Wigan Road
Alice Anne Sheldrick - 21, Spinster, Wigan Road
    Groom's Father: Henry Dobb, (deceased), Farmer
    Bride's Father: Timothy Southern, Collier
    Witness: Francis Dobb; Ellen Dobb, (X)
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 99, Entry 197
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 25 Dec 1889 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Speakman - 20, Weigh - Man, Bachelor, 47 Wigan Rd.
Christiana Harrison - 21, Spinster, Moor Lane
    Groom's Father: William Speakman, Under Manager
    Bride's Father: John Harrison, (deceased), Collier
    Witness: James Robinson; Annie Harrison
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 99, Entry 198
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 25 Dec 1889 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Peter Jones - (X), 22, Collier, Bachelor, Crippin's Buildings
Elizabeth Jones - 21, Spinster, Crippin's Buildings
    Groom's Father: Edward Jones, (deceased), Collier
    Bride's Father: Thomas Jones, (deceased), Collier
    Witness: Joseph Griffiths, (X); Mary Elizabeth Abbots
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 100, Entry 199
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 25 Dec 1889 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Barton - 19, Collier, Bachelor, 1 Brynn View
Jane Ashall - (X), 23, Spinster, Edelsten Lane
    Groom's Father: Edward Barton, Collier
    Bride's Father: Peter Ashall, Collier
    Witness: John Ashall, (X); Elizabeth Anne Ashall, (X)
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 100, Entry 200
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 4 Jan 1890 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Houghton - 29, Engine Man, Bachelor, Garswood
Alice Pickervance - 27, Spinster, Haydock
    Groom's Father: William Houghton, (deceased), Provision dealer
    Bride's Father: Richard Pickervance, Collier
    Witness: Richard Pickervance; Annie Pickervance
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 101, Entry 201
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 22 Jan 1890 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Bradshaw - 20, Collier, Bachelor, Brynn Road
Annie Yarwood - 21, Spinster, 7 Brynn Road
    Groom's Father: Benjamin Bradshaw, (deceased), Collier
    Bride's Father: James Yarwood, (deceased), Collier
    Witness: William Yarwood; Sarah Ellen Yarwood
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 101, Entry 202
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 23 Jan 1890 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
George Bowers - 25, Gardener, Bachelor, 150 Wigan Road
Elizabeth Hart - 25, Spinster, 6 Rose Hill
    Groom's Father: John Bowers, Gardener
    Bride's Father: Ralph Hart, Pony Tender
    Witness: Robert Hart, (X); Anne Hart, (X)
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 102, Entry 203
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 25 Jan 1890 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Green - 34, Engineer, Bachelor, 19 Whitledge Green
Mary Ellen Wood - 23, Spinster, 20 Whitledge Green
    Groom's Father: William Green, Collier
    Bride's Father: John Wood, (deceased), Gardener
    Witness: Robert Green; Elizabeth Jolley
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 102, Entry 204
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 17 Feb 1890 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Green - 22, Collier, Bachelor, Stubshaw Cross
Phoebe Rogers - (X), 24, Widow, Crippin's Buildings
    Groom's Father: Peter Wright, Collier
    Bride's Father: Joseph Benyon, (deceased), Collier
    Witness: Joseph Greenall; Alice Greenall
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 103, Entry 205
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 22 May 1890 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Fairhurst - 25, Signal Man, Bachelor, 42 Brynn Road
Ada Helena Derbyshire - 20, Spinster, 37 Brynn Road
    Groom's Father: Thomas Fairhurst, Nail Maker
    Bride's Father: Thomas Derbyshire, (deceased), Mason
    Witness: John Derbyshire; Mary Ellen Fairhurst
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 103, Entry 206
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 26 May 1890 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Alfred Brown - 19, Collier, Bachelor, Crippin's Buildings
Hannah Bird - 19, Spinster, Brynn Gates
    Groom's Father: Samuel Brown, Collier
    Bride's Father: William Bird, Collier
    Witness: James Lowe; Harriet Lowe
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 104, Entry 207
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 26 May 1890 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Adamson - 20, Collier, Bachelor, 11 Rectory Road
Mary Anne Cunliffe - 20, Spinster, Turpin
    Groom's Father: William Adamson, Check Weighman
    Bride's Father: James Cunliffe, Lamp Man
    Witness: John Cunliffe; Margaret Turton
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 104, Entry 208
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 14 Jun 1890 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Winstanley - 20, Engine Winder, Bachelor, Goose Green
Ursula Lowe - 22, Spinster, Brocstedes
    Groom's Father: Thomas Winstanley, (deceased), Butcher
    Bride's Father: James Lowe, Blacksmith
    Witness: William Goulding; Mary Lowe
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 105, Entry 209
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 19 Jul 1890 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Joseph Ashcroft - 21, Collier, Bachelor, Rose Hill
Teresa Oakley - 26, Spinster, Rose Hill
    Groom's Father: James Ashcroft, Collier
    Bride's Father: Daniel Oakley, Collier
    Witness: James Atherton; Mary Elizabeth Banks
    Married by banns by: Henry Siddall
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 105, Entry 210
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 4 Sep 1890 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Edmund Haselden - 25, Collier, Bachelor, 13 Rectory Road
Margaret Crompton - 21, Spinster, 15 Rectory Road
    Groom's Father: William Haselden, Collier
    Bride's Father: John Crompton, Collier
    Witness: John Edmund Singleton; Mary Crompton
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville Rector
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 106, Entry 211
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 20 Sep 1890 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Roby - 19, Collier, Bachelor, Simms Lane End
Annie Cunliffe - 18, Spinster, Simms Lane End
    Groom's Father: James Roby, Collier
    Bride's Father: James Cunliffe, Collier
    Witness: Joseph Whittle; Mary Jane Cunliffe
    Married by Banns by: Howard St. George Vicar of Billinge
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 106, Entry 212
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 19 Oct 1890 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Edward Davies - (X), 31, Collier, Widower, Rectory Road
Mary Adamson - 22, Spinster, Rectory Road
    Groom's Father: William Davies, Collier
    Bride's Father: John Adamson, Furnace Man
    Witness: George Davies; Margaret Adamson
    Married by Banns by: D. Stanley Hodgson Officiating Minister
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 107, Entry 213
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 14 Nov 1890 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Pilling - 30, Engine Man, Bachelor, Downall Green
Mary Littler - 25, Spinster, Haydock
    Groom's Father: John Pilling, (deceased), Blacksmith
    Bride's Father: Peter Littler, (deceased), Collier
    Witness: Alfred Heaton; Ellen Littler
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 107, Entry 214
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 4 Dec 1890 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Joseph Adamson - 22, Breaksman, Bachelor, Pemberton
Nancy Gibbons - (X), 21, Spinster, Downall Green
    Groom's Father: William Adamson, Collier
    Bride's Father: Thomas Gibbons, Locksmith
    Witness: Joseph Guines; Alice Adamson
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 108, Entry 215
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 8 Dec 1890 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Arthur Griffiths - 25, Collier, Bachelor, Crippin's Buildings
Eliza Hughes - (X), 21, Spinster, Crippin's Buildings
    Groom's Father: William Griffiths, Engine Man
    Bride's Father: John Jones, Collier
    Witness: Isaac Thomas; Ada Naylor
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 108, Entry 216
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 10 Dec 1890 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
George Green - 21, Clerk, Bachelor, Bamfurlong
Maria Ross - 20, Spinster, Bamfurlong
    Groom's Father: Adam Green, Deceased
    Bride's Father: John Ross, Carrier
    Witness: Edward Lowe; Emma Ross
    Married by banns by: Henry Burgh Dollond Curate of St. Thomas. Ashton
    Notes: [The Profession of the Groom's Father was not recorded]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 109, Entry 217
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 1 Jan 1891 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Samuel Turner - 34, Collier, Widower, Booth's Brow Road
Mary Cockerton - 28, Spinster, Beech House
    Groom's Father: John Turner, Collier
    Bride's Father: Benjamin Cockerton, (deceased), Farm bailiff
    Witness: Oliver Sale; Anne Ralphson
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 109, Entry 218
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 1 Jan 1891 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Gaskell - 22, Collier, Bachelor, Brocstedes
Betsy Shaw - 20, Spinster, Higher Brooks
    Groom's Father: William Gaskell, Check Weighman
    Bride's Father: Joseph Shaw, Collier
    Witness: Peter Kay; Catherine Shaw
    Married by Banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 110, Entry 219
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 1 Jan 1891 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Aaron Rhodes - 21, Collier, Bachelor, Downall Green Road
Mary Ellen Marsh - (X), 19, Spinster, Downall Green Road
    Groom's Father: Thomas Rhodes, (deceased), Collier
    Bride's Father: Thomas Marsh, Collier
    Witness: Thomas Pilkington; Gertrude Pilkington
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 110, Entry 220
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 1 Jan 1891 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Shaw - 22, Blacksmith, Bachelor, North Ashton
Elizabeth Cunliffe - 22, Spinster, Seneley Green Colliery
    Groom's Father: George Shaw, Collier
    Bride's Father: Joseph Cunliffe, Carpenter
    Witness: Thomas Ashcroft; Ellen Cunliffe
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 111, Entry 221
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 10 Jan 1891 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Joseph Dootson - 22, Collier, Bachelor, Brynn Hall Cottages
Jane Markland - 18, Spinster, Edge Green Lane
    Groom's Father: Edward Dootson, (deceased), Collier
    Bride's Father: William Markland, Collier
    Witness: William Markland; Alice Barrow
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 111, Entry 222
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 22 Jan 1891 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Hayes - 21, Musician, Bachelor, Priorsworth Hall Dalton
Mary Anne Corless - 21, Spinster, Brynn Hall Ashton
    Groom's Father: Abraham Hayes, Gentleman
    Bride's Father: James Corless, Clogger
    Witness: Lionel Melville; Sarah Williams
    Married by License by: Howard St. George Vicar of Billinge
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 112, Entry 223
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 4 Feb 1891 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Oliver Sale - 24, Coachman, Bachelor, Rectory Road
Anne Ralphson - 27, Spinster, Rectory Road
    Groom's Father: Thomas Sale, Coachman
    Bride's Father: Henry Aspinall, (deceased), Engine Man
    Witness: James Aspinall; Martha Fairhurst
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 112, Entry 224
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 10 Feb 1891 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Peter Jenkins - 23, Engine Man, Bachelor, Haydock
Ann Alice Heaton - 22, Spinster, Garswood
    Groom's Father: James Jenkins, Labourer
    Bride's Father: James Heaton, Miner
    Witness: Wilfred Twist; E. Turner
    Married by Banns by: J. C. Cater
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 113, Entry 225
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 8 Apr 1891 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Peter Rimmer - 25, Collier, Bachelor, Park Lane
Nellie Cunliffe - 20, Spinster, Park Lane
    Groom's Father: William Rimmer, Carter
    Bride's Father: John Cunliffe, Licensed Victualler
    Witness: David Rimmer; Maria Cunliffe
    Married by Banns by: J. C. Cater
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 113, Entry 226
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 11 Apr 1891 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Herbert Edwin Haselden - (X), 30, Collier, Bachelor, Garswood
Emily Rimmer - 20, Spinster, Garswood
    Groom's Father: Robert Haselden, (deceased), Collier
    Bride's Father: Thomas Rimmer, Gardener
    Witness: Joshua Molyneux; Elizabeth Holland
    Married by banns by: J. C. Cater
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 114, Entry 227
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 18 Jul 1891 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Riding - (X), 28, Collier, Bachelor, Garswood
Mary Frior - (X), 29, Domestic Servant, Spinster, Garswood
    Groom's Father: Robert Riding, (deceased), Collier
    Bride's Father: Thomas Frior, (deceased), Joiner
    Witness: Henry Heyes; Mary Ann Heyes, (X)
    Married by banns by: J. C. Cater Curate
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 114, Entry 228
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 1 Aug 1891 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Samuel Winstanley - 23, Collier, Bachelor, 106 Long Lane
Mary Jane Sudworth - 19, Spinster, 14 Soughers Street
    Groom's Father: Charles Wright, Collier
    Bride's Father: John Sudworth, Collier
    Witness: Edward Torpy; Annie Rutherford
    Married by Banns by: J. C. Cater
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 115, Entry 229
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 3 Aug 1891 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Henry Bullen - 21, Bricklayer, Bachelor, Park Lane
Mary Gaskell - 20, Spinster, Brynn
    Groom's Father: Hugh Bullen, Winder
    Bride's Father: John Gaskell, (deceased), Labourer
    Witness: James Bullen; Maggie Gaskell
    Married by banns by: J. C. Cater
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 115, Entry 230
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 2 Aug 1891 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Henry Naylor - 22, Collier, Bachelor, Downall Green
Mary Picton - 20, Spinster, Downall Green
    Groom's Father: Thomas Naylor, Collier
    Bride's Father: Robert Picton, Collier
    Witness: James Thomas Cunliffe; Jane Lowe
    Married by banns by: J. C. Cater
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 116, Entry 231
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 2 Aug 1891 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Alfred Hayes - 23, Collier, Bachelor, Spindle Hillock
Alice Shaw - 21, Spinster, Downall Green
    Groom's Father: Ralph Hayes
    Bride's Father: Thomas Shaw, Blacksmith
    Witness: Robert Shaw; Rachel Shaw
    Married by banns by: J. C. Cater
    Notes: [The Profession of the Groom's Father was not recorded]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 116, Entry 232
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 5 Aug 1891 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Lowe - 22, Commercial Traveller, Bachelor, Greenhalgh Brow
Catherine Hill - 28, Spinster, Seneley Green Colliery Yard
    Groom's Father: Henry Lowe, Collier
    Bride's Father: John Hill, (deceased), Lamp Man
    Witness: Alfred King; Maud Hatton Wilford
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 117, Entry 233
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 15 Aug 1891 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Edward Bridge - 29, Spinner, Bachelor, Bolton
Mary Hindley - 21, Spinster, Brynn
    Groom's Father: James Bridge, (deceased), Carder
    Bride's Father: Joshua Hindley, Collier
    Witness: John Bridge; Gertrude Annie Hilton
    Married by Banns by: J. C. Cater
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 117, Entry 234
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 22 Aug 1891 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Cunliffe - 36, Collier, Bachelor, Tithe Barn Road
Elizabeth Cunliffe - 32, Spinster, Tithe Barn Road
    Groom's Father: John Cunliffe, (deceased), Collier
    Bride's Father: Henry Cunliffe, (deceased), Carpenter
    Witness: Matthew Lea; Betsy Pilling
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 118, Entry 235
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 26 Aug 1891 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Howarth - 27, Carpenter, Bachelor, Brynn Road
Mary Alice Thornley - 19, Spinster, Brynn Road
    Groom's Father: William Howarth, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Daniel Thornley, (deceased), Licensed Victualler
    Witness: Francis Henry Sudworth; Sarah Howarth
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 118, Entry 236
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 5 Sep 1891 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Frederick Thompson - 27, Collier, Widower, 59 Brynn Road
Mary Martin - (X), 34, Widow, Brynn Road
    Groom's Father: James Thompson, Collier
    Bride's Father: William Davies, (deceased), Moulder
    Witness: James Anders; Elizabeth Anders
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 119, Entry 237
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 17 Sep 1891 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Richard Adamson - 42, Collier, Widower, 21 Long Lane
Margaret Watkinson - (X), 37, Cotton Weaver, Spinster, Pemberton
    Groom's Father: William Adamson, Hinge Maker
    Bride's Father: Edward Watkinson, Collier
    Witness: John Parr; Alice May
    Married by Superintendent Registrar's Certificate by: J. C. Cater
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 119, Entry 238
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 28 Sep 1891 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Thomas Kay - 20, Collier, Bachelor, Downall Green
Margaret Adamson - 21, Spinster, Downall Green
    Groom's Father: Robert Kay, Collier
    Bride's Father: John Adamson, Collier
    Witness: Henry Kay; Ruth Adamson
    Married by banns by: J. C. Cater
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 120, Entry 239
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 3 Oct 1891 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Adamson - 20, Collier, Bachelor, Brocstedes
Hannah Littler - 20, Spinster, Higher Brooks
    Groom's Father: Thomas Adamson, (deceased), Hinge Maker
    Bride's Father: Richard Littler, Overlooker
    Witness: Thomas Littler; Ursula Adamson
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 120, Entry 240
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 31 Oct 1891 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Peter Cooke - 22, Collier, Bachelor, Robinson's Lane
Sarah Shaw - 19, Spinster, Lower Lane
    Groom's Father: John Cooke, Collier
    Bride's Father: George Shaw, Foreman
    Witness: George Rigby; Emma Cooke
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 121, Entry 241
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 31 Oct 1891 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Hooton - 20, Collier, Bachelor, 79 Nicol Lane
Jane Hampson - 20, Spinster, 43 Nicol Lane
    Groom's Father: James Hooton, Foreman Plate Layer
    Bride's Father: Charles Hampson, (deceased), Collier
    Witness: John Hooton; Alice Southern
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 121, Entry 242
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 7 Nov 1891 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Smith - 24, Collier, Bachelor, Spindle Hillock
Ellen Fairhurst - 21, Spinster, Soughers Lane
    Groom's Father: John Smith, (deceased), Engineer
    Bride's Father: Robert Fairhurst, Locksmith
    Witness: Peter Fairhurst; Elizabeth Fairhurst
    Married by banns by: J. C. Cater
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 122, Entry 243
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 21 Nov 1891 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Absalom Bailey - 25, Coaler, Bachelor, Brynn Gates
Sarah Rogers - 20, Spinster, Brynn Gates
    Groom's Father: Richard Bailey, Coaler
    Bride's Father: Stephen Rogers, Coaler
    Witness: John Henry Rogers; Leah Hargreaves
    Married by banns by: J. C. Cater
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 122, Entry 244
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 28 Nov 1891 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Ephraim Davies - 20, Collier, Bachelor, Crippin's Lump
Margaret Leton - 19, Collier, Spinster, Crippin's Lump
    Groom's Father: Ephraim Davies, Collier
    Bride's Father: Joseph Laten, Collier
    Witness: David Hawkins; Sarah Ann Jones
    Married by banns by: J. C. Cater
    Notes: [The Bride's Father's surname is shown as 'Laten' but the Bride's has been
           overwritten to Leton, corresponding with her signature]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 123, Entry 245
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 28 Nov 1891 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Williams - (X), 25, Collier, Bachelor, Crippin's Lump
Ellen Sherratt - 19, Collier, Spinster, Crippin's Lump
    Groom's Father: Robert Williams, Collier
    Bride's Father: Thomas Sherratt, Collier
    Witness: James Bradbury; Ada Naylor
    Married by banns by: J. C. Cater
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 123, Entry 246
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 16 Dec 1891 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
George Hinton - 36, Check Weighman, Widower, Poolstock Lane Pemberton
Mary Lowe - 26, Spinster, Brocstedes
    Groom's Father: John Hinton, Brick - burner
    Bride's Father: James Lowe, Blacksmith
    Witness: Samuel Cunliffe; Jane Ellen Pilling
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 124, Entry 247
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 1 Jan 1892 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Bond - 18, Collier, Bachelor, Tithe Barn Road
Sybil Harrison - 17, Spinster, Kenyon Lane
    Groom's Father: John Bond, Collier
    Bride's Father: Peter Harrison, Collier
    Witness: Henry Harrison; Margaret Bithell
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 124, Entry 248
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 1 Jan 1892 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Wynn - 22, Collier, Bachelor, Nicol Lane
Sarah Scriven - 18, Spinster, Brynn Road
    Groom's Father: John Wynn, Collier
    Bride's Father: George Scriven, (deceased), Forgeman
    Witness: William Scriven; Elizabeth Halsall
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 125, Entry 249
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 1 Jan 1892 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Henry Winstanley - 29, Collier, Bachelor, Park Lane
Nancy Adamson - (X), 27, Spinster, Brocstedes
    Groom's Father: James Winstanley, Collier
    Bride's Father: Thomas Adamson, (deceased), Hinge Maker
    Witness: George Adamson; Clarisa Winstanley
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 125, Entry 250
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 2 Jan 1892 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Fairhurst - 32, Collier, Bachelor, Factory Houses
Bessie Ayers - 26, Spinster, Town Green Ashton
    Groom's Father: Thurstan Fairhurst, (deceased), Collier
    Bride's Father: Thomas Ayers, Gardener
    Witness: Robert Shaw; Elizabeth Fairhurst
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 126, Entry 251
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 1 Feb 1892 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Charles Smith - 28, Carter, Bachelor, Hollin Hey
Margaret Goyns - (X), 30, Spinster, Hollin Hey
    Groom's Father: James Smith, (deceased), Collier
    Bride's Father: William Goyns, Labourer
    Witness: Thomas Wilcock; Elizabeth Groves, (X)
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 126, Entry 252
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 3 Feb 1892 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Richard Dix - 36, Collier, Bachelor, Crippin's Buildings
Mary Ellen Evans - 39, Widow, Crippin's Buildings
    Groom's Father: Moses Dix, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Henry Ratcliffe, Labourer
    Witness: Alfred Cunningham; Hester Sutch
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Notes: [Mary Ellen Evans crossed out in Witness]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 127, Entry 253
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 13 Feb 1892 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Fishwick - 22, Collier, Bachelor, Rose Hill
Elizabeth Painter - (X), 28, Spinster, Odd Fellows Arms Brynn
    Groom's Father: James Fishwick, Collier
    Bride's Father: Abel Painter, (deceased), Blacksmith
    Witness: George Morris; Ellen Morris
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 127, Entry 254
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 20 Feb 1892 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Eccles - 40, Collier, Widower, Brynn Road
Charlotte Winnard - 36, Widow, Brynn Road
    Groom's Father: Richard Eccles, (deceased), Collier
    Bride's Father: John Hunt, (deceased), Mechanic
    Witness: Thomas Eccles; Grace Eccles, (X)
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 128, Entry 255
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 16 Mar 1892 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Frederick Tunstall - 24, Collier, Bachelor, 2 Edelsten St.
Maria Rothwell - 20, Spinster, 12 Edelsten St.
    Groom's Father: Martin Tunstall, Tailor
    Bride's Father: William Rothwell, Labourer
    Witness: Edward Tunstall; Mary Ellen McGinnity
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 128, Entry 256
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 26 Mar 1892 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Alfred Darbyshire - 31, Collier, Bachelor, Stubshaw Cross
Anne Pierce - 24, Spinster, Brynn Hall
    Groom's Father: John Darbyshire, Collier
    Bride's Father: Thomas Pierce, Collier
    Witness: Thomas Corless; Miriam Pierce
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 129, Entry 257
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 10 May 1892 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Alfred Jones - 24, Collier, Bachelor, 55 Long Lane
Sarah Ellen Shaw - 26, Spinster, 34 Rectory Rd.
    Groom's Father: James Jones, (deceased), Collier
    Bride's Father: George Shaw, Collier
    Witness: Thomas Davison, (X); Rachel Shaw
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 129, Entry 258
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Accidentally Omitted W. J. M. [written across the pages. From here on, the page numbers have been manually adjusted]
 
Marriage: 4 Jun 1892 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Sudworth - 21, Collier, Bachelor, 48 Long Lane
Elizabeth Waddington - 21, Spinster, 110 Long Lane
    Bride's Father: George Waddington, Factory Overlooker
    Witness: Henry Naylor; Ellen Faulkner; Ellen Sutton
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Notes: [The Name and Profession of the Groom's Father were not recorded]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 130, Entry 259
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 18 Jun 1892 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Green - 20, Collier, Bachelor, Brynn Road
Ellen Watkinson - 19, Spinster, Brynn Road
    Groom's Father: James Green, Collier
    Bride's Father: Henry Watkinson, Book - Keeper
    Witness: Henry Lomax; Elizabeth Sutton
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 130, Entry 260
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 6 Jul 1892 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Moses Moore - 28, Collier, Bachelor, 39 Nicol Lane
Elizabeth Simm - 26, Spinster, Star Hotel Wigan Road
    Groom's Father: James Moore, Collier
    Bride's Father: Thomas Simm, Licensed Victualler
    Witness: Samuel Moore; Ellen Duckworth
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 131, Entry 261
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 1 Aug 1892 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Hodgkinson - 25, Miner, Bachelor, 143 Wigan Road
Nancy Hardman - 24, Spinster, 4 Brynn Terrace Wigan Road
    Groom's Father: John Hodgkinson, (deceased), Mechanic
    Bride's Father: William Hardman, (deceased), Collier
    Witness: William Wilson; Betsy Hardman
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 131, Entry 262
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 13 Aug 1892 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Woods - (X), 22, Miner, Bachelor, Long Lane
Alice Taylor - (X), 20, Spinster, Long Lane
    Bride's Father: David Taylor, Miner
    Witness: William Woods; Agnes Taylor
    Married by banns by: Francis T. B. Hurly
    Notes: [The Name and Profession of the Groom's Father were not recorded]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 132, Entry 263
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 26 Sep 1892 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Prescott - 30, Carpenter, Bachelor, Rectory Cottages North Ashton
Margaret Lowe - 29, Spinster, Downall Green
    Groom's Father: Henry Prescott, Nail Manufacturer
    Bride's Father: George Lowe, Lock & Hinge Manufacturer
    Witness: James Prescott; Ursula Lowe
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 132, Entry 264
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 28 Sep 1892 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Hayes - 25, Collier, Bachelor, 99 Wigan Road
Elizabeth Barton - 22, Spinster, 103 Wigan Road
    Groom's Father: Thomas Hayes, (deceased), Collier
    Bride's Father: Joseph Barton, Lamp - Maker
    Witness: William Barton; Mary Winstanley
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 133, Entry 265
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 11 Oct 1892 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Joseph Charles Cater - 30, Clerk in Holy Orders, Bachelor, Rectory Glencarse N. B.
Gertrude Mary Melville - 21, Spinster, Ashton Rectory
    Groom's Father: John Cater, Clerk in Holy Orders
    Bride's Father: William James Melville, Clerk in Holy Orders
    Witness: Ernest Edward Balman Landon; Frances Evelyn Melville
    Married by Banns by: William G. Melville M. A. Minor Canon of Worcr.
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 133, Entry 266
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 3 Dec 1892 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Harrison - 24, Collier, Bachelor, 22 Rectory Road
Mary Heyworth - 18, Spinster, 20 Brynn Road
    Groom's Father: William Harrison, Collier
    Bride's Father: Robert Heyworth, Collier
    Witness: John Charnock, (X); Alice Harrison
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 134, Entry 267
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 14 Dec 1892 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Foster - 25, Mechanic, Bachelor, Long Lane
Martha Robinson - 26, Spinster, Pemberton
    Groom's Father: Bartholomew Foster, Miner
    Bride's Father: William Robinson, Blacksmith
    Witness: Thomas Robinson; Elizabeth Robinson
    Married by Banns by: R. Meldrum
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 134, Entry 268
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 24 Dec 1892 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Gaskell - 26, Miner, Bachelor, Worsley Mesnes
Nancy Gibbons - 25, Spinster, Downall Green
    Groom's Father: John Gaskell, Miner
    Bride's Father: Emmanuel Gibbons, Smith
    Witness: Robert Gaskell; Margaret Gibbon
    Married by Banns by: R. Meldrum
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 135, Entry 269
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 26 Dec 1892 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William John Baker - 23, Mechanic, Bachelor, Hunslet
Ann Jane Cunliffe - 22, Spinster, North Ashton
    Groom's Father: Enoch Baker, Lock Smith
    Bride's Father: John Cunliffe, Miner
    Witness: David Barclay; Elizabeth Cunliffe
    Married by Banns by: R. Meldrum
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 135, Entry 270
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 31 Dec 1892 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Marsh - 23, Blacksmith, Bachelor, Garswood
Ellen Sutton - 27, Spinster, Garswood
    Groom's Father: Matthew Marsh, Engine Driver
    Bride's Father: William Sutton, Waggon Maker
    Witness: Matthew Marsh; Grace Downall
    Married by Banns by: R. Meldrum
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 136, Entry 271
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 21 Jan 1893 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Edward Sill - 19, Mechanic, Bachelor, 65 Brynn Road
Margaret Parkinson - 19, Spinster, 45 Brynn Road
    Groom's Father: Thomas Sill, Blacksmith
    Bride's Father: Thomas Parkinson, Miner
    Witness: William Parkinson; Mary Ellen Pilling
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 136, Entry 272
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 13 Feb 1893 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Ezekiel Fildes - 26, Collier, Bachelor, Simm's Lane End
Margaret Fairhurst - 24, Spinster, Sougher's Lane
    Groom's Father: Charles Fildes, Plate Layer
    Bride's Father: Robert Fairhurst, Lock Smith
    Witness: Peter Wilkinson; Ellen Blundell
    Married by Banns by: R. Meldrum
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 137, Entry 273
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 18 Feb 1893 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Peter Harrison - 24, Collier, Bachelor, Mill Field Lane
Mary Ellen Clayton - 19, Spinster, Garswood
    Groom's Father: Peter Harrison, Collier
    Bride's Father: John Clayton, Collier
    Witness: Henry Harrison; Mary Ann Lea
    Married by Banns by: R. Meldrum
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 137, Entry 274
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 25 Feb 1893 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Samuel Phillips - 18, Collier, Bachelor, Crippin's Buildings Brynn
Martha Dunning - 25, Spinster, Crippin's Buildings Brynn
    Groom's Father: John Chilton, Collier
    Bride's Father: Walter Phillips, Engine Man
    Witness: Edwin Hyde; Emily Rogers
    Married by License by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 138, Entry 275
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 18 Mar 1893 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Turton - 25, Miner, Bachelor, Crippin's Buildings Brynn
Ann Jane Brotherton - 22, Spinster, Crippin's Buildings Brynn
    Groom's Father: James Turton, Miner
    Bride's Father: John Brotherton, Domestic Servant
    Witness: Jonathan Turton; Maggie Brotherton
    Married by Banns by: R. Meldrum
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 138, Entry 276
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 12 Apr 1893 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Heyes - 33, General Dealer, Bachelor, Garswood
Mary Alice Lowe - 20, Spinster, Ebenezer Terrace North Ashton
    Groom's Father: Robert Heyes, Market Gardener
    Bride's Father: Henry Lowe, Collier
    Witness: Robert Bullough; Hannah Bullough
    Married by License by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 139, Entry 277
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 20 Apr 1893 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Herbert Bryan - 26, Plate - layer, Bachelor, Station Road Garswood
Alice Jeffries - 22, Spinster, Station Road Garswood
    Groom's Father: William Bryan, Shepherd
    Bride's Father: Thomas Jeffries, (deceased), Farm Bailiff
    Witness: John Clayton; Florence England; Mary Jane Clayton
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 139, Entry 278
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 26 Apr 1893 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Henry Wood - 24, Mechanic, Bachelor, 122 Brynn Road
Ellen Morris - 20, Spinster, 11 Downall Green Road
    Groom's Father: Henry Wood, (deceased), Cab Proprietor
    Bride's Father: James Morris, (deceased), Licensed Victualler
    Witness: John Foster; Jane Morris
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 140, Entry 279
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 22 May 1893 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Cunliffe - 21, Groom, Bachelor, Skitter's Grove
Alice Downall - 18, Spinster, Downall Green
    Groom's Father: James Cunliffe, Lamp Inspector
    Bride's Father: Thomas Downall, (deceased), Farmer
    Witness: Matthew Marsh; Grace Downall
    Married by Banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 140, Entry 280
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 14 Jun 1893 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Adamson - 24, Hinge Maker, Bachelor, Brocstedes
Anne Shaw - 21, Spinster, 1 Rectory Road
    Groom's Father: Thomas Adamson, (deceased), Hinge Maker
    Bride's Father: John Shaw, Provision dealer
    Witness: John Shaw; Ursula Adamson
    Married by License by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 141, Entry 281
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 24 Jun 1893 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Matthew Marsh - 22, Engine - driver, Bachelor, Garswood
Grace Downall - 19, Spinster, Downall Green
    Groom's Father: Matthew Marsh, Engine - driver
    Bride's Father: Thomas Downall, (deceased), Farmer
    Witness: David Barclay; Elizabeth Cunliffe
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 141, Entry 282
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 19 Jul 1893 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Clucas - 20, Collier, Bachelor, 216 Wallgate, Wigan
Anne Ralphson - 19, Spinster, Station Road Garswood
    Groom's Father: George Clucas, (deceased), Painter
    Bride's Father: Samuel Ralphson, (deceased), Collier
    Witness: James Onions; Elizabeth Ralphson
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 142, Entry 283
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 22 Jul 1893 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Mark Goulding - 38, Engine Man, Bachelor, Downall Green Road
Pleasant Gore - 20, Spinster, Rectory Road
    Groom's Father: John Goulding, Underlooker
    Bride's Father: William Gore, Collier
    Witness: James Fisher; Isabella Gore
    Married by License by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 142, Entry 284
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 29 Jul 1893 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Arthur Twist - 20, Collier, Bachelor, Ashton
Annie Jones - 20, Spinster, Simm's Lane End
    Groom's Father: George Twist, Collier
    Bride's Father: Edward Jones, Collier
    Witness: Joseph Twist; Betsy Heald
    Married by Banns by: R. Meldrum
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 143, Entry 285
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 5 Aug 1893 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Samuel Cunliffe - 26, Collier, Bachelor, Simm's Lane End
Jane Ellen Littler - 21, Spinster, Simm's Lane End
    Groom's Father: Thomas Cunliffe, Collier
    Bride's Father: James Littler, Collier
    Witness: James Littler; Elizabeth Foster
    Married by Banns by: R. Meldrum
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 143, Entry 286
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 7 Aug 1893 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Gee - 34, Surveyor, Widower, Ashton Cross
Esther Glover - 25, Widow, Garswood
    Groom's Father: James Gee, Game Keeper
    Bride's Father: William Hulme, Farmer
    Witness: James Gee; Ellen Hulme
    Married by Banns by: R. Meldrum
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 144, Entry 287
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 23 Sep 1893 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Barrow - 21, Collier, Bachelor, Brynn Hall
Annie Wyke - 20, Spinster, Brynn Hall
    Groom's Father: John Barrow, Underlooker
    Bride's Father: Robert Wyke, Grocer
    Witness: Thomas Sudworth; Alice Barrow
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 144, Entry 288
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 30 Sep 1893 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Charles Jameson - 26, Hinge Maker, Bachelor, 2 Mill Fold
Elizabeth Shaw - 24, Spinster, 3 Rectory Road
    Groom's Father: Thomas Jameson, Filecutter
    Bride's Father: James Shaw, (deceased), Locksmith
    Witness: James Jameson; Margaret Shaw
    Married by banns by: Francis T. B. Hurly
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 145, Entry 289
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 18 Oct 1893 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Morris - 28, Licensed Victualler, Widower, Odd fellows Arms Edelsten Lane
Sarah Kenyon - 22, Spinster, St. Helens
    Groom's Father: James Morris, (deceased), Licensed Victualler
    Bride's Father: Matthew Kenyon, Blacksmith
    Witness: Benjamin Feanly?; Jane Morris
    Married by: W. J. Melville
    Notes: [The type of marriage was not recorded]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 145, Entry 290
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 28 Nov 1893 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Foster - 23, Wagon builder, Bachelor, Brynn
Jane Morris - 18, Spinster, Brynn
    Groom's Father: James Foster, Collier
    Bride's Father: James Morris, (deceased), Publican
    Married by banns by: Jno. B. Cooper
    Notes: [No witnesses recorded]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 146, Entry 291
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 13 Jan 1894 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Darwell - 23, Fireman, Bachelor, Brynn
Ursula Lowe - 22, Spinster, Downall Green
    Groom's Father: James Darwell, Engine - driver
    Bride's Father: George Lowe, Lock & Hinge Manufacturer
    Witness: Robert Lowe; Jane Ann Darwell
    Married by banns by: Jno. B. Cooper
    Notes: [No Mark or signature recorded for John Darwell]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 146, Entry 292
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 3 Feb 1894 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Daniel Jones - 20, Collier, Bachelor, 5 Rose Hill
Alice Green - 19, Spinster, 7 Rose Hill
    Groom's Father: Edward Jones, Collier
    Bride's Father: Isaac Green, Collier
    Witness: Thomas Gray; Amelia Rimmer
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 147, Entry 293
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 3 Mar 1894 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Baldwin - 23, Collier, Bachelor, 16 Nicol Lane
Mary Anne Robinson - (X), 22, Spinster, 40 Nicol Lane
    Groom's Father: John Baldwin, Collier
    Bride's Father: John Robinson, Fireman
    Witness: Samuel Moore; Alice Robinson, (X)
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 147, Entry 294
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Omitted by the mistake of turning over two leaves instead of one [From here on, the page numbers have been manually adjusted]
 
Marriage: 10 Mar 1894 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Ormrod - 22, Collier, Bachelor, Mill Lane Ashton
Elizabeth Heaton - 22, Spinster, Simm's Lane End
    Groom's Father: Richard Ormrod, Collier
    Bride's Father: John Heaton, Collier
    Witness: William Ormrod; Jane Heaton
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 148, Entry 295
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 10 Mar 1894 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Swithemby - 33, Collier, Bachelor, Wigan Road
Margaret Cottam - 26, Spinster, 2 Brynn Road
    Groom's Father: James Swithemby, (deceased), Cotton Spinner
    Bride's Father: Peter Gerard, (deceased)
    Witness: Benjamin Swithemby; Selina Meadows
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Notes: [The Profession of the Bride's Father was not recorded]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 148, Entry 296
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 31 Mar 1894 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Bibby - 23, Collier, Bachelor, 90 Brynn Road
Mary Taylor - 23, Spinster, 90 Brynn Road
    Groom's Father: William Bibby, Master Carter
    Bride's Father: Abraham Boydell, Labourer
    Witness: Alexander Boydell; Elizabeth Hill
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 149, Entry 297
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 31 Mar 1894 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Deluce - 43, Collier, Widower, 17 Rectory Road
Martha Pilling - 29, Widow, Brocstedes
    Groom's Father: William Deluce, Labourer
    Bride's Father: William Cheetham, (deceased), Collier
    Witness: Robert Deluce; Ann Prescott
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 149, Entry 298
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 5 May 1894 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Winnard - 21, Collier, Bachelor, 3 Brynn Terrace
Sarah Speakman - 23, Spinster, Downall Green Road
    Groom's Father: James Winnard, Collier
    Bride's Father: John Speakman, Collier
    Witness: Mark Corless; Mary Speakman
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 150, Entry 299
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 2 Jun 1894 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Peter Davison - 24, Collier, Bachelor, Brynn Gates
Emily Evans - 21, Spinster, Brynn Gates
    Groom's Father: Peter Davison, Collier
    Bride's Father: Mark Evans, Collier
    Witness: Joseph James; Eliza Evans
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 150, Entry 300
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 2 Jun 1894 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Reuben Morris - 25, Stoker, Bachelor, Simm's Lane End
Margaret Gibbons - 24, Spinster, Brocstedes
    Groom's Father: Reuben Morris, Blacksmith
    Bride's Father: Emanuel Gibbons, Hinge Maker
    Witness: William Lowe; Margaret Morris
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 151, Entry 301
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 9 Jun 1894 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Joseph Twist - 23, Collier, Bachelor, 3 Wigan Old Road Ashton
Betsey Heald - 20, Spinster, 29 Wigan Road Brynn
    Groom's Father: George Twist, Collier
    Bride's Father: Frederick Heald, Underlooker
    Witness: Arthur Twist; Amelia Rimmer
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 151, Entry 302
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 9 Jun 1894 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Levi Parkinson - 26, Miner, Bachelor, 19 Wigan Road Brynn
Anne Worthington - 21, Spinster, 19 Wigan Road Brynn
    Groom's Father: John Parkinson, Miner
    Bride's Father: William Worthington, Miner
    Witness: William Heyes; Sarah Alice Heyes
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 152, Entry 303
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 30 Jun 1894 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Speakman - 22, Miner, Bachelor, Sim's Lane End
Elizabeth Jenkinson - 20, Spinster, Sim's Lane End
    Groom's Father: Thos. Speakman, Miner
    Bride's Father: John Jenkinson, Miner
    Witness: William Jenkinson; Margaret Ellen Barrow
    Married by banns by: John B. Cooper
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 152, Entry 304
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 21 Jul 1894 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Roscoe - 23, Miner, Bachelor, Wigan Road Brynn
Margaret Draper - 19, Spinster, Long Lane Brynn
    Groom's Father: Thomas Roscoe, Miner
    Bride's Father: William Draper, Breaksman
    Witness: Thomas Sale; Mrs. Alice A. Berry
    Married by Registrar's Certificate by: J. B. Cooper
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 153, Entry 305
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 2 Aug 1894 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Lowe - 22, Plate layer, Bachelor, 18 Wigan Rd. Brynn
Margaret Ellen Unsworth - 20, Spinster, Downall Green Road
    Groom's Father: Thomas Lowe, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Henry Unsworth, Collier
    Witness: James Rigby; Elizabeth Unsworth
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 153, Entry 306
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 4 Aug 1894 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Benjamin Swithemby - 30, Collier, Bachelor, Brynn Road
Selina Meadows - (X), 26, Spinster, Brynn Road
    Groom's Father: James Swithemby, Cotton Spinner
    Bride's Father: Samuel Smith, Collier
    Witness: David Sudworth; Sarah Jane Makinson, (X)
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 154, Entry 307
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 6 Aug 1894 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
George Davis - 24, Collier, Bachelor, 7 Rectory Road
Elizabeth Lowe - 22, Spinster, 8 Rectory Road
    Groom's Father: William Davies, Collier
    Bride's Father: William Lowe, Lock Smith
    Witness: John Arkwright; Anne Lowe
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 154, Entry 308
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 1 Sep 1894 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Joseph Leyland - 22, Clogger, Bachelor, 57 Great George Street, Wigan
Eliza Derbyshire - 23, Spinster, Wigan Road Brynn
    Groom's Father: Joseph Leyland, Shoemaker
    Bride's Father: James Derbyshire, Bricksetter
    Witness: Thomas Derbyshire; Phoebe Leyland
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 155, Entry 309
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 29 Sep 1894 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Lowe - 24, Collier, Bachelor, Brynn Gates
Elizabeth Stokes - 22, Spinster, Brynn Gates
    Groom's Father: Thomas Lowe, (deceased), Collier
    Bride's Father: Thomas Stokes, Collier
    Witness: Charles Bird; Violet Corbett
    Married by banns by: B. Y. Lodge
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 155, Entry 310
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 24 Nov 1894 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Naylor - 34, Collier, Widower, 118 Brynn Road
Elizabeth Fairhurst - 32, Spinster, Sougher's Lane
    Groom's Father: William Naylor, (deceased), Collier
    Bride's Father: Robert Fairhurst, Lock Smith
    Witness: Henry Naylor; Margaret Fildes
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 156, Entry 311
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 24 Nov 1894 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Sydney Picton - 22, Collier, Bachelor, Downall Green Road
Mary Jane Speakman - 23, Spinster, Wigan Road
    Groom's Father: John Picton, Fireman
    Bride's Father: William Speakman, Under Manager
    Witness: William Speakman; Harriet Picton
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 156, Entry 312
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 1 Dec 1894 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Lowe - 23, Collier, Bachelor, Rectory Road
Mary Ann Arkwright - 19, Spinster, Factory Houses
    Groom's Father: Benjamin Lowe, Hinge Maker
    Bride's Father: James Arkwright, Collier
    Witness: James Lowe; Hannah Roberts
    Married by Banns by: B. Y. Lodge
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 157, Entry 313
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 22 Dec 1894 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Matthew Melling - 24, Insurance Agent, Bachelor, 49 Rectory Road
Louetta Gore - 17, Spinster, 55 Rectory Road
    Groom's Father: John Hill, Collier
    Bride's Father: William Gore, Collier
    Witness: John Thomas Meller; Isabella Gore
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 157, Entry 314
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Accidently omitted by turning over two leaves instead of one. W. J. Melville Rector [The page numbers are manually amended once again from this point onwards]
 
Marriage: 1 Jan 1895 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
George William Prior - (X), 23, Collier, Bachelor, Simm's Lane End
Mary Jane Knowles - 20, Spinster, Simm's Lane End
    Groom's Father: George Prior, Collier
    Bride's Father: Henry Knowles, Blacksmith
    Witness: Ernest Jones; Betty Picton, (X)
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 158, Entry 315
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 2 Feb 1895 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Woods - 21, Miner, Bachelor, 108 Brynn Road
Agnes Taylor - 21, Spinster, 108 Brynn Road
    Groom's Father: Thomas Woods, Miner
    Bride's Father: David Taylor, Miner
    Witness: Thomas Woods; Martha Taylor
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 158, Entry 316
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 9 Feb 1895 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Yeomans - 35, Herdsman, Bachelor, Garswood
Amy Heyes - (X), 27, Spinster, Wigan Road Brynn
    Groom's Father: Thomas Yeomans, Gentleman
    Bride's Father: Robert Heyes, Market Gardener
    Witness: John Heyes; Mary Alice Heyes
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 159, Entry 317
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 16 Feb 1895 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Fairclough - 25, Mechanic, Bachelor, Ashton Cross
Anne Bradbury - 27, Spinster, Ashton Cross
    Groom's Father: James Fairclough, Provision Dealer
    Bride's Father: Daniel Bradbury, Collier
    Witness: William Goulden; Hannah Fairclough
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 159, Entry 318
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 17 Feb 1895 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Cunliffe - 22, Miner, Bachelor, Haydock
Harriet Heaton - 21, Spinster, Simm's Lane End
    Groom's Father: George Cunliffe, Miner
    Bride's Father: Henry Heaton, (deceased), Miner
    Witness: Thomas Greenall; Mary Wood
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 160, Entry 319
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 23 Feb 1895 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Thomas Mears - 20, Collier, Bachelor, Higher Brooks
Sarah Blinston - 19, Spinster, Higher Brooks
    Groom's Father: James Mears
    Bride's Father: Seth Blinston, Collier
    Witness: William Lowe; Elizabeth Gaskell
    Married by Banns by: B. Y. Lodge
    Notes: [The Profession of the Groom's Father was not recorded]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 160, Entry 320
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 23 Feb 1895 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
George Herbert Bentley - 26, Electrical Engineer, Bachelor, Earlestown
Leila Octavia Crompton - 25, Spinster, Highfield House Downall Green
    Groom's Father: John Morgan Bentley, Doctor of Music
    Bride's Father: Thomas Crompton, Lock & Hinge Manufacturer
    Witness: George Norris Gilroy; Clara Katharine Crompton
    Married by banns by: William J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 161, Entry 321
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 2 Mar 1895 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Barton - 24, Collier, Bachelor, School Lane Garswood
Martha Close - 26, Spinster, Elm Farm Little Lane Newtown
    Groom's Father: John Hitchen, Stone Mason
    Bride's Father: George Close, Collier
    Witness: Thomas Glover; Ellen Hitchen
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 161, Entry 322
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 9 Mar 1895 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Speakman - 19, Collier, Bachelor, 1. Old Road Ashton
Anne Barton - 18, Spinster, Wigan Road Brynn
    Groom's Father: William Speakman, Collier
    Bride's Father: Edward Barton, Collier
    Witness: William Clarke; Mary Ratcliffe
    Married by Banns by: B. Y. Lodge
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 162, Entry 323
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 6 Apr 1895 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Joseph James - 23, Collier, Bachelor, Beech Tree Houses Brynn Gates
Ellen Ellison - 20, Spinster, Beech Tree Houses Brynn Gates
    Groom's Father: Joseph James, (deceased), Collier
    Bride's Father: John Ellison, Collier
    Witness: John Pennington; Amy Ellison
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 162, Entry 324
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 27 Apr 1895 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Longshaw - (X), 24, Collier, Bachelor, Brynn Gates
Harriet Lowe - 22, Spinster, Brynn Gates
    Groom's Father: Jacob Longshaw, Collier
    Bride's Father: Thomas Lowe, (deceased), Collier
    Witness: William Price; Fanny Price, (X)
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 163, Entry 325
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 30 Apr 1895 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Samuel Sabin - 24, Collier, Bachelor, 11 Skelton St.
Elizabeth Margaret Almond - 20, Spinster, 87 Wigan Road
    Groom's Father: George Sabin, Collier
    Bride's Father: William Almond, Butcher
    Witness: Robert Smalley; Mary Ann Sabin
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 163, Entry 326
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 1 Jun 1895 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Cave - 26, Collier, Bachelor, 13 Rose Hill
Sarah Frodsham - 20, Spinster, Whitledge Green
    Groom's Father: William Cave, Collier
    Bride's Father: James Frodsham, Collier
    Witness: William Winrow; Priscilla Mason
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 164, Entry 327
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 8 Jun 1895 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Ashton - 24, Clogger, Bachelor, Simms Lane End
Elizabeth Ogden - 22, Spinster, The Skitters
    Groom's Father: Thomas Ashton, (deceased), Collier
    Bride's Father: Thomas Ogden, (deceased), Farmer
    Witness: Paul Ogden; Ellen Ashton
    Married by Banns by: B. Y. Lodge
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 164, Entry 328
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 19 Jun 1895 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Robert Smalley - 22, Collier, Bachelor, 3 Skelton St.
Mary Anne Sabin - 19, Spinster, 11 Skelton St.
    Groom's Father: James Smalley, Collier
    Bride's Father: George Sabin, (deceased), Collier
    Witness: John Fairhurst; Jane Ann Fairhurst
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 165, Entry 329
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 9 Jul 1895 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Lowe - 25, Blacksmith, Bachelor, Brocstedes
Ursula Adamson - 28, Spinster, Brocstedes
    Groom's Father: James Lowe, Blacksmith
    Bride's Father: Thomas Adamson, (deceased), Hinge Maker
    Witness: George Adamson; Annie Lowe
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 165, Entry 330
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 13 Jul 1895 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Daniel Naylor - 23, Miner, Bachelor, 5 Gas Street Ashton
Mary Jane Mitten - 23, Spinster, 37 Factory Houses
    Groom's Father: James Naylor, Miner
    Bride's Father: Robert Mitten, Hinge Maker
    Witness: Matthew Mitten; Ellen Mitten
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 166, Entry 331
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 14 Aug 1895 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Shaw - 26, Grocer, Bachelor, 1 Rectory Road
Ellen Lea - 26, Spinster, Pewfall Terrace Haydock
    Groom's Father: John Shaw, Grocer
    Bride's Father: William Lea, Engine Man
    Witness: William Baddeley; Martha Shaw
    Married by License by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 166, Entry 332
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 31 Aug 1895 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Robert Butler - (X), 31, Collier, Bachelor, Brynn Gates
Margaret Lawlor - 25, Spinster, Brynn Gates
    Groom's Father: William Butler, Farm Labourer
    Bride's Father: Patrick Lawlor, Daywageman
    Witness: Joseph Stanley, (X); Eliza Griffiths, (X)
    Married by banns by: B. Y. Lodge
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 167, Entry 333
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 21 Sep 1895 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Henry Johnson - 23, Collier, Bachelor, 23 Bolton Road
Emily Rogers - 21, Spinster, Wigan Road
    Groom's Father: William Johnson, Collier
    Bride's Father: Thomas Rogers, Collier
    Witness: Thomas Johnson; Edith Rogers
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 167, Entry 334
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 28 Sep 1895 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Ackers - 22, Breaksman, Bachelor, Tan pits Pemberton
Annie Lowe - 22, Spinster, Brocstedes
    Groom's Father: Robert Ackers, Plate - layer
    Bride's Father: James Lowe, Blacksmith
    Witness: James Winstanley; Ann Ackers
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 168, Entry 335
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 5 Oct 1895 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Irving Thompson - 23, Collier, Bachelor, Hindley
Margaret Ellen Shaw - 22, Spinster, Brynn Hall
    Groom's Father: Joseph William Thompson, Carter
    Bride's Father: Charles Shaw, Collier
    Witness: William Shaw; Mary Ellen Thompson
    Married by Banns by: B. Y. Lodge
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 168, Entry 336
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 12 Oct 1895 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Ormston - 28, Factory Overlooker, Bachelor, S. James' Poolstock
Nancy Littler - 19, Spinster, School Lane Garswood
    Groom's Father: Joseph Ormston, Overlooker
    Bride's Father: Thomas Cunliffe, Engine Man
    Witness: Joseph Ormston; Mary Jane Cunliffe
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 169, Entry 337
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 15 Oct 1895 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Hill - 31, Hinge Maker, Bachelor, Wigan Road Ashton
Elizabeth Gee - 22, Spinster, School Lane Garswood
    Groom's Father: George Hill, (deceased), Hinge Maker
    Bride's Father: James Gee, Blacksmith
    Witness: George Hill; Mary Hill
    Married by Banns by: B. Y. Lodge
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 169, Entry 338
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 2 Nov 1895 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Johnson Fairhurst - 27, Stoker, Bachelor, Warrington Rd. Goose Green
Lois Rimmer - 23, Spinster, Sougher's Lane
    Groom's Father: William Fairhurst, (deceased), Carrier
    Bride's Father: Peter Rimmer, Carrier
    Witness: Richard Eccles; Jane Rimmer
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 170, Entry 339
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 4 Nov 1895 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Aaron David Jones - 26, Collier, Widower, 20 Rose Hill
Susannah Hunter - 20, Spinster, 21 Rose Hill
    Groom's Father: James Jones, Collier
    Bride's Father: Thomas Hunter, Collier
    Witness: Thomas Aspinall; Mary Hunter
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 170, Entry 340
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 9 Nov 1895 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Henry Wilkinson - 30, Collier, Bachelor, Station Road Garswood
Elizabeth Topping - 23, Spinster, Station Road Garswood
    Groom's Father: Thomas Wilkinson, Engine Man
    Bride's Father: Richard Topping, (deceased), Collier
    Witness: John Topping; Mary Jane Topping
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 171, Entry 341
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 16 Nov 1895 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Rimmer - 25, Collier, Bachelor, 79 Rose Hill
Alice Shaw - 23, Spinster, 152 Wigan Road
    Groom's Father: James Rimmer, Collier
    Bride's Father: Samuel Shaw, Labourer
    Witness: James Rimmer; Elizabeth Ralphson
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 171, Entry 342
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Accidentally Omitted W. J. M [The page numbers are manually amended once again from this point onwards]
 
Marriage: 4 Dec 1895 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Jonathan Cunliffe - 21, Fitter, Bachelor, Wigan Road
Maggie Macdonald - 18, Spinster, Wigan Road
    Groom's Father: John Cunliffe, (deceased), Licensed Victualler
    Bride's Father: John Macdonald, Farmer
    Witness: John Macdonald; Lydia Macdonald
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 172, Entry 343
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 7 Dec 1895 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Simon Peter Roby - 21, Collier, Bachelor, Simm's Lane End
Edith Birchall - 18, Spinster, Simm's Lane End
    Groom's Father: James Roby, Collier
    Bride's Father: James Halliwell, Farm Labourer
    Witness: John Roby; Margaret Hewitt
    Married by banns by: B. Y. Lodge
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 172, Entry 344
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 21 Dec 1895 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
George William Smith - 24, Collier, Bachelor, Wigan Road
Mary Ratcliffe - 19, Spinster, 25 Wigan Road
    Groom's Father: James Smith, Collier
    Bride's Father: John Ratcliffe, Engine Man
    Witness: John Thomas Smith; Jane Sudworth
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 173, Entry 345
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 26 Dec 1895 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Henry Watkinson - 41, Book Keeper, Widower, Wigan Road
Margaret Adamson - 28, Spinster, 4 Whitledge Green
    Groom's Father: Robert Watkinson, (deceased), Coachman
    Bride's Father: John Adamson, Fireman
    Witness: John Shaw; Bessie Adamson
    Married by Superintendent Registrar's Certificate by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 173, Entry 346
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 28 Dec 1895 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Birchall - 21, Collier, Bachelor, Brocstedes
Martha Hurst - 21, Spinster, Rectory Road North Ashton
    Groom's Father: Joseph Birchall, Labourer
    Bride's Father: James Hurst, Collier
    Witness: Edward Gaskell; Martha Gaskell
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 174, Entry 347
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 1 Jan 1896 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Richard Hartley - 21, Fruit Dealer, Bachelor, 101 Greenhough Street Wigan
Annie Sutton - 22, Spinster, Tithe Barn Road
    Groom's Father: Richard Hartley, Furniture Broker
    Bride's Father: William Sutton, Collier
    Witness: James Henry Sutton; Mary Jane Sutton
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 174, Entry 348
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 1 Jan 1896 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Henry Fairclough - (X), 22, Collier, Bachelor, Tunstall Lane Pemberton
Mary Elizabeth Wormsley - 22, Spinster, 33 Brynn Road
    Groom's Father: William Fairclough, Collier
    Bride's Father: John Wormsley, Carpenter
    Witness: John Hitchen; Elizabeth Ellen Fairclough
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 175, Entry 349
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
accidentally omitted in both Registers W. J. Melville [written across the page]
Entry 350  
Marriage: 1 Jan 1896 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Richard Adamson - 45, Collier, Widower, 21 Brynn Road
Margaret Roby - 29, Spinster, Wigan Road
    Groom's Father: William Adamson, (deceased), Hinge Maker
    Bride's Father: William Hampson, Collier
    Witness: John Dean; Elizabeth Anne Dean, (X)
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 176, Entry 351
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 1 Jan 1896 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Atherton - 21, Collier, Bachelor, 4 Whithill Street
Alice Gibson - (X), 23, Widow, Whithill Street
    Groom's Father: Edward Atherton, Collier
    Bride's Father: Thomas Marsh, Collier
    Witness: John William Hindley; Jane Ann Marsh
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 176, Entry 352
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 9 Jan 1896 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Henry Farrimond - 33, Fireman, Widower, Wigan Road
Mary Hulme - 22, Widow, 15 Rectory Road
    Groom's Father: William Farrimond, Collier
    Bride's Father: John Crompton, Collier
    Witness: William Thomas Baker; Elizabeth Crompton
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 177, Entry 353
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 11 Jan 1896 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Onions - 25, Labourer, Bachelor, Downall Green Road Brynn
Elizabeth Ralphson - 23, Spinster, Station Road Gaswood
    Groom's Father: Edwin Onions, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Samuel Ralphson, (deceased), Collier
    Witness: William Joseph Clucas; Martha Wright
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 177, Entry 354
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 18 Jan 1896 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Birchall - 23, Labourer, Bachelor, Upholland
Emma Green - 23, Spinster, Stamford Crescent Wigan Road
    Groom's Father: John Birchall, (deceased), Collier
    Bride's Father: Thomas Green, Joiner
    Witness: William Green; Ann Birchall
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 178, Entry 355
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 22 Jan 1896 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Benjamin Ashton - 29, Contractor, Bachelor, Simm's Lane End
Ellen Ashton - 27, Spinster, Simm's Lane End
    Groom's Father: Abraham Ashton, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Ashton, Labourer
    Witness: John Birchall; Annie Ashton
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 178, Entry 356
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 1 Feb 1896 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Hunter - (X), 52, Collier, Widower, 21 Soughers St. Rose Hill
Mary Derbyshire - 47, Widow, 21 Soughers St. Rose Hill
    Groom's Father: Hugh Thomas Marsh, (deceased), Farmer
    Bride's Father: George Webster, (deceased), Collier
    Witness: Thomas Baxter, (X); Alice Baxter, (X)
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 179, Entry 357
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 18 Feb 1896 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Yates - 21, Mechanic, Bachelor, Brook Row Hindley
Mary Elizabeth Littler - 18, Spinster, 5 Church St.
    Groom's Father: Ralph Yates, Fireman
    Bride's Father: Peter Lowe, Collier
    Witness: Aaron Houghton; Elizabeth Ann Lowe
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 179, Entry 358
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 6 Apr 1896 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Evans - 25, Collier, Bachelor, 23 Brynn Road
Jane Anne Williams - 23, Spinster, Brynn Road
    Groom's Father: Joseph Evans, Collier
    Bride's Father: David Williams, Collier
    Witness: Peter Roby; Mary Ann Evans
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 180, Entry 359
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 18 Apr 1896 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
David Goulding - 27, Book Keeper, Bachelor, Taylor's Lane Ince
Isabella Gore - 21, Spinster, Dell Cottages
    Groom's Father: John Goulding, Underlooker
    Bride's Father: William Gore, Collier
    Witness: Matthew Melling; Louetta Melling
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 180, Entry 360
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 2 May 1896 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Wilson Robinson - 23, Bottle Maker, Bachelor, 106 Peter Street St. Helens
Tabitha Littler - 21, Spinster, 55 Simm's Lane End
    Groom's Father: William Robinson, (deceased), Watch Maker
    Bride's Father: Matthew Littler, (deceased), Collier
    Witness: Matthew Littler; Margaret Littler
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 181, Entry 361
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 9 May 1896 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Herbert Gough - 27, Mechanic, Bachelor, Bickershaw in Abram
Elizabeth Lowe - 22, Spinster, Downall Green
    Groom's Father: Owen Gough, Colliery Foreman
    Bride's Father: George Lowe, Lock & Hinge Manufacturer
    Witness: Owen Gough; Mary Ellen Lowe
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 181, Entry 362
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 6 Jun 1896 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
David Barclay - 25, Police Constable, Bachelor, St. Helens
Elizabeth Cunliffe - 22, Spinster, Garswood
    Groom's Father: David Barclay, (deceased), Hotel Keeper
    Bride's Father: John Cunliffe, Colliery Manager
    Witness: William Blyth; Mary Ellen Cunliffe
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 182, Entry 363
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 10 Jun 1896 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Lewis Pardey - 25, Estate Agent, Bachelor, Skitters Grove
Sarah Alice Aspinall - 21, Spinster, Mill Farm
    Groom's Father: William Pardey, (deceased), Farmer
    Bride's Father: Peter Aspinall, Farmer
    Witness: Samuel Brooks? Coburn; Ellen Pardey; Henry Rudkin
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 182, Entry 364
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 2 Jul 1896 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Peter Ince - 29, Baker, Bachelor, Old Road Ashton
Rose Marsh - 22, Spinster, School Lane Garswood
    Groom's Father: George Ince, Butcher
    Bride's Father: Matthew Marsh, Engine Driver
    Witness: George Marsh; Margaret Ince
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 183, Entry 365
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 4 Jul 1896 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Woosey - 31, Boiler Maker, Bachelor, Wheatlees Farm Park Lane
Louisa Evans - 23, Spinster, 23 Brynn Road
    Groom's Father: Thomas Woosey, (deceased), Farmer
    Bride's Father: Joseph Evans, Collier
    Witness: Peter Roby; Mary Ann Evans
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Notes: [Wheateleys crossed out in Groom's Abode and Wheatlees written above]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 183, Entry 366
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 18 Jul 1896 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Arthur Callow - 24, Clerk, Bachelor, Station House Garswood
Amelia Rimmer - 24, Spinster, Springfield Terrace Brynn
    Groom's Father: Joseph Callow, Station Master
    Bride's Father: William Rimmer, (deceased), Carter
    Witness: David Rimmer; Mary Elizabeth Callow
    Married by Banns by: B. Y. Lodge
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 184, Entry 367
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 25 Jul 1896 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Fildes - 32, Collier, Bachelor, Garswood
Annie Dawber - 27, Spinster, 49. Wigan Road Brynn
    Groom's Father: Charles Fildes, Platelayer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Dawber, Collier
    Witness: Fred Dawber; Elizabeth Dawber
    Married by Banns by: B. Y. Lodge
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 184, Entry 368
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 4 Aug 1896 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Richard Chapman - 26, Engine Man, Bachelor, Brynn Hall Colliery
Leah Hargreaves - 23, Spinster, Brynn Gate Terrace
    Groom's Father: James Chapman, Fireman
    Bride's Father: George Hargreaves, (deceased), Fireman
    Witness: William Chapman; Emma Hargreaves
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 185, Entry 369
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 22 Aug 1896 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Thomas Winstanley - 24, Miner, Bachelor, Station Road Garswood
Annie Greenall - 17, Spinster, Downall Green
    Groom's Father: James Winstanley, Miner
    Bride's Father: Peter Greenall, Collier
    Witness: Peter Greenall; Martha Cheetham
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 185, Entry 370
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 29 Aug 1896 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Matthew Mitten - 21, Collier, Bachelor, Factory House Downall Green
Margaret Alice Crompton - 19, Spinster, Factory Houses Downall Green
    Groom's Father: Robert Mitten, Hinge Maker
    Bride's Father: William Crompton, Collier
    Witness: Thomas Fairhurst; Mary Jane Naylor
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 186, Entry 371
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 16 Sep 1896 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Albert Callow - 25, Book Keeper L & N W Ry., Bachelor, Garswood Railway Station
Margaret Heaton - 24, Spinster, Tithe Barn Road
    Groom's Father: Joseph Callow, Station Master
    Bride's Father: John Heaton, Under Manager
    Witness: Robert Segar? Banks; Martha Heaton
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 186, Entry 372
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 3 Oct 1896 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Huxley - 24, Carpenter, Bachelor, Higher Ince
Ann Leigh - 22, Spinster, Downall Green Road
    Groom's Father: Joseph Huxley, (deceased), Groom
    Bride's Father: John Leigh, Collier
    Witness: Alfred Leigh; Margaret Huxley
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 187, Entry 373
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 10 Oct 1896 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Pilling - 20, Collier, Bachelor, 49 Brynn Road
Mary Jane Yarwood - 23, Spinster, 17 Brynn Road
    Groom's Father: Richard Pilling, Foreman
    Bride's Father: James Yarwood, (deceased), Miner
    Witness: William Yarwood; Mary Ellen Pilling
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 187, Entry 374
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 17 Oct 1896 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Peter Woolsey - 27, Hinge Maker, Bachelor, Leyland Green
Sarah Ann Greenall - 22, Spinster, Downall Green
    Groom's Father: Gilbert Woolsey, Farm Labourer
    Bride's Father: John Greenall, Collier
    Witness: James Greenall; Annie Bean
    Married by Banns by: B. Y. Lodge
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 188, Entry 375
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 24 Oct 1896 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Rimmer - 23, Collier, Bachelor, Wigan Road
Mary Stevenson - 24, Spinster, 19 Brynn Road
    Groom's Father: James Rimmer, Collier
    Bride's Father: George Stevenson, Collier
    Witness: William Stephenson; Annie Underwood
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 188, Entry 376
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 28 Nov 1896 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Richard Greenall - 29, Collier, Bachelor, Tithe Barn Road
Mary Ellen Davies - 19, Spinster, Simm's Lane End
    Groom's Father: Richard Greenall, Lamp Man
    Bride's Father: John Davies, Collier
    Witness: Richard Greenall; Kate Jolley
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 189, Entry 377
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 29 Nov 1896 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Edmund Singleton - 18, Drawer, Bachelor, Ebenezer Terrace
Margaret Lowe - 17, Spinster, Ebenezer Terrace
    Groom's Father: John Singleton, (deceased), Colliery Agent
    Bride's Father: Henry Lowe, Collier
    Witness: John Heyes; Emma Lowe
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 189, Entry 378
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 7 Dec 1896 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Walter McEwen - 37, Glass bottle Maker, Bachelor, 1 Downall Green Road
Catherine Smith - 24, Spinster, 1 Downall Green Road
    Groom's Father: John McEwen, (deceased), Glass bottle Maker
    Bride's Father: Terence Smith, (deceased), Tailor
    Witness: William Smith; Mary Smith
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 190, Entry 379
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 24 Dec 1896 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Jones - 25, Plate layer, Bachelor, 2 Railway Terrace Brynn
Mary Martland - 24, Spinster, 2 Railway Terrace
    Groom's Father: William Jones, Labourer
    Bride's Father: James Martland, Labourer
    Witness: Harry Martland; Francis Jones
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Notes: [Labourer crossed out in Groom's Occupation & Plate layer written above]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 190, Entry 380
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 25 Dec 1896 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Unsworth - 25, Collier, Bachelor, Wigan Road
Ellen Heaton - 22, Spinster, 5 Roseberry Terrace Wigan Road
    Groom's Father: Henry Unsworth, Collier
    Bride's Father: William Heaton, Collier
    Witness: John Heaton; Elizabeth Unsworth
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 191, Entry 381
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 25 Dec 1896 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Bolton - 20, Fitter & Turner, Bachelor, Whitledge Terrace
Clara Derbyshire - 19, Spinster, Downall Green Road
    Groom's Father: George Bolton, (deceased), Clogger
    Bride's Father: John Derbyshire, Grocer
    Witness: Taylor Orrell; June Orrell
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 191, Entry 382
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 26 Dec 1896 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Samuel Henry Evans - 21, Collier, Bachelor, 34 Crippin's Buildings
Ruth Littler - 19, Spinster, 31 Crippin's Buildings
    Groom's Father: John Evans, (deceased), Brick Setter
    Bride's Father: James Littler, Collier
    Witness: Luke Higginson; Ann Corless
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 192, Entry 383
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
omitted by mistake. W. J. Melville [ written across the page]
Entry 384  
Marriage: 9 Jan 1897 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Greenall - 21, Collier, Bachelor, Rectory Road
Mary Slattery - 21, Spinster, Bay Horse Lodge Lane
    Groom's Father: John Greenall, Collier
    Bride's Father: Thomas Slattery, (deceased), Collier
    Witness: Peter Mather; Sarah Bean
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 193, Entry 385
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 30 Jan 1897 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Critchley - 23, Carpenter, Bachelor, North Ashton
Alice Bridge - 23, Spinster, Ashton Heath
    Groom's Father: James Critchley, Carpenter
    Bride's Father: Isaac Bridge, Brow - Man
    Witness: John Thomas Meller; Sarah Ellen Bridge
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 193, Entry 386
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 13 Feb 1897 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Enoch Davies - 30, Collier, Bachelor, Brynn Gates
Sarah Anne Jones - 24, Spinster, Brynn Gates
    Groom's Father: Ephraim Davies, Collier
    Bride's Father: Thomas Jones, (deceased), Collier
    Witness: Stephen Rogers; Louisa Howells
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 194, Entry 387
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 20 Feb 1897 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Anders - (X), 53, Engine Man, Widower, Landgate
Alice Fearnley - (X), 52, Spinster, Landgate
    Groom's Father: Thomas Anders, Banksman
    Bride's Father: George Fearnley, Farm Labourer
    Witness: Peter Fearnley; Jane Woosey, (X)
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 194, Entry 388
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 25 Feb 1897 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Lomax - 38, Collier, Bachelor, Wigan Road Brynn
Mary Peet - 29, Spinster, 25 Park Lane Pemberton
    Groom's Father: Henry Lomax, Ostler
    Bride's Father: Richard Peet, Collier
    Witness: Richard Peet, (X); Ellen Wadeson
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 195, Entry 389
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 13 Mar 1897 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Speakman - 21, Fireman, Bachelor, 47 Wigan Road
Mary Smith - 20, Spinster, 1 Rose Hill
    Groom's Father: William Speakman, Underground Manager
    Bride's Father: Richard Smith, Miner
    Witness: Sydney Picton; Elizabeth Smith
    Married by License by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 195, Entry 390
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 21 Apr 1897 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Alker - 32, Farmer, Bachelor, Winstanley in Billinge
Harriet Rigby - 37, Spinster, Garswood
    Groom's Father: James Alker, Farmer
    Bride's Father: James Rigby, (deceased), Jeweller
    Witness: Thomas Henry Rigby; Esther Rigby; Thomas Alker
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 196, Entry 391
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 8 May 1897 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Charles Cunliffe - 25, Collier, Bachelor, 18 Heaton's Cottages Simm's Lane End
Margaret Morris - 25, Spinster, 32 Heaton's Cottages Simm's Lane End
    Groom's Father: Thomas Cunliffe, Collier
    Bride's Father: Reuben Morris, Blacksmith
    Witness: Reuben Morris; Mary Morris
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 196, Entry 392
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 8 May 1897 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Frank Wynne - 24, Collier, Bachelor, Stubshaw Cross Ashton
Kate Boydell - 19, Spinster, 19 Brynn Road
    Groom's Father: Robert Wynne, Collier
    Bride's Father: Abraham Boydell, Labourer
    Witness: Alexander Boydell; Martha Ann Winstanley
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 197, Entry 393
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 29 May 1897 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Emanuel Gibbons - 24, Collier, Bachelor, Mill Farm Cottages
Sarah Moores - 25, Spinster, Mill Farm Cottages
    Groom's Father: Thomas Gibbons, Locksmith
    Bride's Father: James Moores, (deceased), Engine Driver
    Witness: Joseph Adamson; Ellen Gibbons
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 197, Entry 394
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 5 Jun 1897 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Taberner - 21, Collier, Bachelor, Station Road Garswood
Ruth Adamson - 23, Spinster, 12. Rectory Road
    Groom's Father: Thomas Taberner, Collier
    Bride's Father: John Adamson
    Witness: Thomas Glover; Anne Pilling
    Married by Banns by: B. Y. Lodge
    Notes: [The Profession of the Bride's Father was not recorded]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 198, Entry 395
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 26 Jun 1897 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Joseph Ball - 25, Stoker, Bachelor, Poolstock
Ruth Fairhurst - 25, Spinster, Sougher's Lane
    Groom's Father: John Ball, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Robert Fairhurst, Locksmith
    Witness: John Fairhurst; Jane Rimmer
    Married by Banns by: B. Y. Lodge
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 198, Entry 396
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 14 Jul 1897 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Shaw - 23, Locksmith, Bachelor, 13 Rectory Road
Martha Shaw - 22, Spinster, 1. Rectory Road
    Groom's Father: John Shaw, Hinge Maker
    Bride's Father: John Shaw, Grocer
    Witness: Thomas Adamson; Ellen Cunliffe
    Married by License by: B. Y. Lodge
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 199, Entry 397
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 2 Aug 1897 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Stringfellow - 32, Carter, Bachelor, 3. Brynn Gates
Emma Ross - 23, Spinster, 21. Crippin's Buildings
    Groom's Father: James Stringfellow, Farmer
    Bride's Father: John Ross, Carrier
    Witness: William Stringfellow; Eliza Ross
    Married by Banns by: B. Y. Lodge
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 199, Entry 398
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 7 Aug 1897 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Catterall - 20, Hinge Maker, Bachelor, 17 Rectory Road
Anne Fairhurst - 18, Spinster, 5 Rectory Road
    Groom's Father: James Catterall, (deceased), Hinge Maker
    Bride's Father: James Fairhurst, Collier
    Witness: John Fairhurst; Annie Catterall
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 200, Entry 399
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 14 Aug 1897 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Arkwright - 24, Collier, Bachelor, Ebenezer Terrace
Hannah Roberts - 24, Spinster, Brynn
    Groom's Father: James Arkwright, Collier
    Bride's Father: James Roberts, Collier
    Witness: John Arkwright; Ellen France
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 200, Entry 400
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 18 Aug 1897 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Aspinall - 25, Butcher, Bachelor, Low Bank Road
Anne Parkinson - 21, Spinster, Rectory Road
    Groom's Father: Henry Aspinall, Carter
    Bride's Father: William Parkinson, Licensed Victualler
    Witness: James Aspinall; Harriet Parkinson
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 201, Entry 401
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 21 Aug 1897 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Marsh - 21, Collier, Bachelor, Simm's Lane End
Ellen Jane Sudworth - 21, Spinster, 8 Wigan Road Brynn
    Groom's Father: Joseph Marsh, Collier
    Bride's Father: John Sudworth, Collier
    Witness: Humphrey Ackers; Jane Grimshaw
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 201, Entry 402
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 28 Aug 1897 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Heaton - 29, Miner, Widower, Roseberry Terrace
Lydia Littler - 23, Spinster, Billinge Rd.
    Groom's Father: William Heaton, Miner
    Bride's Father: Thomas Littler, Miner
    Witness: Robert Littler; Ellen Unsworth
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 202, Entry 403
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 25 Sep 1897 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Fairhurst - 23, Miner, Bachelor, Sougher's Lane
Jane Rimmer - 22, Spinster, Drummer's Fields
    Groom's Father: Robert Fairhurst, Locksmith
    Bride's Father: Henry Rimmer, Engine Driver
    Witness: Henry Rimmer; Mary Wilcock
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 202, Entry 404
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 9 Oct 1897 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Stephen Rogers - 19, Miner, Bachelor, Brynn Gates Terrace
Annie Louisa Howells - 19, Spinster, Beech Tree Houses Brynn Gates
    Groom's Father: Stephen Rogers, Miner
    Bride's Father: Joseph Howells, Miner
    Witness: Edwin Hyde; Eliza Rogers
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 203, Entry 405
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 16 Oct 1897 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Eliakim Gore - 18, Collier, Bachelor, Dellgates Cottage
Elizabeth Mary Bould - 21, Spinster, Taylor's Lane Ince
    Groom's Father: William Gore, Collier
    Bride's Father: William Henry Bould, Colliery Foreman
    Witness: Edward Deacon; Pleasant Goulding
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 203, Entry 406
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 18 Dec 1897 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Harry Hill - 22, Lamp Man, Bachelor, Bank St. Golborne
Mary Jane Mills - 20, Spinster, Brynn Gates
    Groom's Father: Charles Hill, Engine Man
    Bride's Father: John Mills, Collier
    Witness: Thomas Sharrock; Alice Woodcock
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 204, Entry 407
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 1 Jan 1898 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Joseph William Newham - 22, Plate layer, Bachelor, Station Road Garswood
Anne Pilling - 23, Spinster, 25 Rectory Road
    Groom's Father: Thomas Newham, Collier
    Bride's Father: Matthew Pilling, (deceased), Collier
    Witness: James Taberner; Ruth Taberner
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 204, Entry 408
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 1 Jan 1898 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Fairhurst - (X), 38, Collier, Bachelor, Brocstedes
Alice Robinson - (X), 30, Spinster, Brynn Road
    Groom's Father: Emmanuel Gibbons, Hinge Maker
    Bride's Father: John Robinson, Collier
    Witness: Benjamin Lowe; Elizabeth Bennett
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 205, Entry 409
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 15 Jan 1898 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Cunliffe Aspinall - 26, Fireman, Bachelor, Mill Farm
Sarah Jane Turner - 22, Spinster, Victoria Terrace Wigan Road
    Groom's Father: Peter Aspinall, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Abraham Turner, Miner
    Witness: John William Fletcher; Margaret Edith Aspinall
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 205, Entry 410
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 7 Feb 1898 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Simm - 29, Book Keeper, Bachelor, Wigan Road
Margaret Fletcher - 22, Spinster, Victoria Mount Wigan Road
    Groom's Father: Thomas Simm, Licensed Victualler
    Bride's Father: William Fletcher, Under Manager
    Witness: Robert Fletcher; Kate Fletcher
    Married by License by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 206, Entry 411
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 12 Feb 1898 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Lowe - 24, Carpenter, Bachelor, 20 Rectory Road
Elizabeth Crompton - 21, Spinster, 15 Rectory Road
    Groom's Father: Benjamin Lowe, Hinge Maker
    Bride's Father: John Crompton, Collier
    Witness: William Lowe; Alice Crompton
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 206, Entry 412
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 19 Feb 1898 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Robert Mayers - 25, Collier, Bachelor, Higher Brooks
Mary Ellen Shaw - 19, Spinster, Higher Brooks
    Groom's Father: James Mayers, Collier
    Bride's Father: Joseph Shaw, Collier
    Witness: Joseph Shaw; Elizabeth Mayers
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 207, Entry 413
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 28 Mar 1898 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Ralph Harrison - 23, Collier, Bachelor, Station Road Garswood
Mary Jane Topping - 19, Spinster, Station Road Garswood
    Groom's Father: James Harrison, Collier
    Bride's Father: Richard Topping, (deceased), Collier
    Witness: Richard Topping; Elizabeth Ann Pennington
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 207, Entry 414
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 9 Apr 1898 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Peter Quigley - 36, Collier, Bachelor, 25 South View Brynn Road
Margaret Swithenby - 30, Widow, 25 South View Brynn Road
    Groom's Father: Peter Quigley, (deceased), Labourer
    Bride's Father: Peter Gerard, (deceased), Collier
    Witness: John Quigley, (X); Jane Quigley, (X)
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 208, Entry 415
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 9 Apr 1898 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Thomas Heaton - 20, Collier, Bachelor, Arch Lane
Sarah Ellen Holland - 21, Spinster, Manor View Garswood
    Groom's Father: Peter Heaton, Collier
    Bride's Father: James Holland, Collier
    Witness: Nathaniel Holland; Annie Heaton
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 208, Entry 416
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 9 Apr 1898 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Robert Baldwin - 21, Collier, Bachelor, Alexandra Terrace Wigan Road
Agnes Yates - 19, Spinster, Gladstone Terrace Wigan Road
    Groom's Father: George Baldwin, Collier
    Bride's Father: William Yates, Fireman
    Witness: Thomas Broomhead; Eliza Parkinson
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 209, Entry 417
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 11 Apr 1898 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Robert Hurst - 38, Collier, Widower, Rose Hill
Margaret Gaskell - 30, Spinster, 8 Wigan Road
    Groom's Father: John Hurst, (deceased), Collier
    Bride's Father: John Gaskell, (deceased), Plate Layer
    Witness: Samuel Sabin; Ann Gaskell
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 209, Entry 418
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 16 Apr 1898 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
George Clark - 29, Collier, Bachelor, Chapel Fields Hindley
Sarah Twist - 22, Spinster, Park Lane
    Groom's Father: James Clark, Colliery Manager
    Bride's Father: George Twist, Collier
    Witness: Robert Clarkson; Mary Clark
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 210, Entry 419
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 20 Apr 1898 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Henry Littler - 26, Collier, Bachelor, 56 Simm's Lane End
Margaret Anne Greenall - 20, Spinster, Simm's Road Inn
    Groom's Father: Thomas Littler, Collier
    Bride's Father: William Greenall, (deceased), Licensed Victualler
    Witness: John Birchall; Elizabeth Simpkin
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 210, Entry 420
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 30 Apr 1898 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Cunliffe - 23, Collier, Bachelor, Simms Lane End
Anne Heaton - 19, Spinster, Simm's Lane End
    Groom's Father: Charles Cunliffe, Collier
    Bride's Father: John Heaton, Collier
    Witness: John Cartwright; Margaret Cunliffe
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 211, Entry 421
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 14 May 1898 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Albert Brown - 25, Collier, Bachelor, Brynn Gates
Eliza Rogers - 24, Spinster, Brynn Gates
    Groom's Father: Samuel Brown, Collier
    Bride's Father: Stephen Rogers, Collier
    Witness: Charles Hargreaves; Louisa Brown
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 211, Entry 422
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 28 May 1898 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Moses Dearden - 22, Miner, Bachelor, Brynn Road
Anne Smith - 21, Spinster, 5 North View Brynn Road
    Groom's Father: William Dearden, Miner
    Bride's Father: John Smith, Miner
    Witness: Thomas Shaw; Annie Hebey?
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 212, Entry 423
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 22 Jun 1898 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Henry Whittle - 26, Mantle Cutter, Bachelor, Oak Lea Spring Bank Pemberton
Maude Maggie Hodgkiss - 25, Spinster, 24 Wigan Road Brynn
    Groom's Father: Henry Dorning Whittle, Asphalter
    Bride's Father: William Hodgkiss, Colliery Manager
    Witness: Jonathan Howarth Whittle; Annie Bertha Hodgkiss
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 212, Entry 424
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 10 Jul 1898 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Deluce - 22, Lamp - man, Bachelor, Billinge Rd. Downall Green
Elizabeth Yates - 20, Spinster, Brynn Road
    Groom's Father: William Deluce, Checkweighman
    Bride's Father: John Yates, Collier
    Witness: Benjamin Taplin; Mary Ellen Deluce
    Married by Banns by: B. Y. Lodge
    Notes: [In Groom's Name, James Deluce crossed out and William Deluce written below]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 213, Entry 425
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 10 Jul 1898 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Heaton - 21, Collier, Bachelor, Colliery Yard Garswood
Clara Adamson - 21, Spinster, Park View Garswood
    Groom's Father: Samuel Heaton, Collier
    Bride's Father: Elias Adamson, Collier
    Witness: John Thomas Adamson; Martha Gaskell
    Married by Banns by: B. Y. Lodge Curate
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 213, Entry 426
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 10 Jul 1898 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Arthur Darwell - 23, Collier, Bachelor, 22 Downall Green Rd. Brynn
Charlotte Atherton - 21, Spinster, 22 Downall Green Rd. Brynn
    Groom's Father: James Darwell, Engine Driver
    Bride's Father: John Atherton, Engine Driver
    Witness: William Atherton; Elizabeth Swift
    Married by Banns by: B. Y. Lodge Curate
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 214, Entry 427
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 16 Jul 1898 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
George Jones - 20, Collier, Bachelor, Ivy Cottages Downall Green Rd.
Margaret Finch - 19, Spinster, Rosehill St. Rosehill
    Groom's Father: Joseph Horobin, (deceased)
    Bride's Father: William Finch, Collier
    Witness: Alexander Calland; Ann Hunter
    Married by Banns by: R. L. Wolkenberg Curate of St. Thomas, Ashton
    Notes: [The Profession of the Groom's Father was not recorded]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 214, Entry 428
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 27 Jul 1898 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Cross - 26, Collier, Bachelor, Warrington Road Ashton
Anne Clough - 25, Spinster, Downall Green Road, Brynn
    Groom's Father: John Cross, Farm Bailiff
    Bride's Father: George Thomas Clough, Clogger
    Witness: George Clough; Elizabeth Cross
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 215, Entry 429
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 3 Aug 1898 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Charles Hugh Higson - 36, Mining Engineer, Bachelor, Weaste
Frances Evelyn Melville - 33, Spinster, Ashton Rectory
    Groom's Father: Peter Higson, (deceased), Chartered Acct.
    Bride's Father: William James Melville, Priest: Rector of Ashton
    Witness: Percy Higson; Muriel Ellen Melville
    Married by Banns by: William G. Melville Sacrist of Minor Canon of Worcester
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 215, Entry 430
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 13 Aug 1898 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
George Somers - 22, Labourer, Bachelor, Bonley [sic] Terrace Wigan Road
Agnes Hart - 19, Spinster, 56 Brackley St. Pemberton
    Groom's Father: John Somers, Check Weighman
    Bride's Father: Patrick Hart, Brick Maker
    Witness: William Owens; Mary Hart
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 216, Entry 431
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 17 Aug 1898 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Hugh Bramwell - 23, Collier, Bachelor, 5 South View Brynn Road
Mary Fisher - 20, Spinster, Daisy Terrace Downall Green Road
    Groom's Father: Ralph Bramwell, Collier
    Bride's Father: John Fisher, Engine Man
    Witness: Thomas Gill; Sarah Fisher
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 216, Entry 432
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 20 Aug 1898 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Boardman - 26, Collier, Bachelor, Park Street Rose Hill
Mary Jane Baldwin - 19, Spinster, Rose Hill
    Groom's Father: James Boardman, Fitter
    Bride's Father: John Baldwin, Contractor
    Witness: John Baldwin; Elizabeth Hannah Knowles
    Married by Banns by: B. Y. Lodge
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 217, Entry 433
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 19 Nov 1898 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Richard Pritchard - 27, Collier, Bachelor, Crippin's Buildings
Anne Glaze - 19, Spinster, Crippin's Buildings
    Groom's Father: John Pritchard, Collier
    Bride's Father: John Glaze, Collier
    Witness: John Glaze; Elizabeth Ann Winstanley
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 217, Entry 434
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 1 Dec 1898 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Melling - 29, Collier, Bachelor, 22 Downall Green Road
Betsy Hardman - 31, Spinster, 4 Brynn Terrace Wigan Road
    Groom's Father: James Melling, (deceased), Collier
    Bride's Father: William Hardman, (deceased), Collier
    Witness: John Hodgkinson; Nancy Hodgkinson
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 218, Entry 435
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 26 Dec 1898 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Pritchard - 24, Collier, Bachelor, Crippin's Buildings
Eliza Ross - 23, Spinster, Crippin's Buildings
    Groom's Father: Samuel Pickering, Collier
    Bride's Father: John Ross, Carrier
    Witness: Adam Green; Annie Brown
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 218, Entry 436
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 31 Dec 1898 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
George Darbyshire - 22, Collier, Bachelor, School Lane Garswood
Martha Taylor - 22, Spinster, 108 Brynn Road
    Groom's Father: Thomas Darbyshire, Collier
    Bride's Father: David Taylor, (deceased), Collier
    Witness: George Smith; Margaret Taylor
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 219, Entry 437
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 31 Dec 1898 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
George Wareing - 21, Drawer, Bachelor, 3 West View Wigan Road
Alice Sharples - 18, Spinster, 3 West View Wigan Road
    Groom's Father: James Wareing, (deceased), Dock Labourer
    Bride's Father: James Sharples, Collier
    Witness: William Sharples; Mary Ellen Walsh
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Notes: [The name of Nelly Walsh crossed out in Witnesses]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 219, Entry 438
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 2 Jan 1899 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Westhead - 24, Collier, Bachelor, Brynn Gates
Phoebe Finney - 27, Spinster, Crippin's Buildings
    Groom's Father: Daniel Westhead, Carrier
    Bride's Father: William Finney, Lamp Man
    Witness: Peter Westhead; Alice Hart
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 220, Entry 439
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 7 Jan 1899 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Benjamin Evans Floyd - 20, Collier, Bachelor, The Oaks Garswood
Sarah Davies - 19, Spinster, The Oaks Garswood
    Groom's Father: Peter Floyd, (deceased), Contractor in Mines
    Bride's Father: David Davies, Dock Master
    Witness: John Joseph Harrison; Louisa Harrison
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 220, Entry 440
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 28 Jan 1899 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Robert Williamson - 21, Collier, Bachelor, Station Road Garswood
Anne Parkinson - 21, Spinster, Station Road Garswood
    Groom's Father: William Williamson, Fitter
    Bride's Father: William Parkinson, Collier
    Witness: Henry Parkinson; Elizabeth Taylor
    Married by Banns by: B. Y. Lodge
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 221, Entry 441
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 30 Jan 1899 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Gough - 21, Collier, Bachelor, The Oaks Garswood
Anne Glover - 20, Spinster, The Oaks Garswood
    Groom's Father: Jeremiah Gough, Licensed Victualler
    Bride's Father: James Glover, Collier
    Witness: Thomas Glover; Ellen Hitchen
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 221, Entry 442
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 4 Feb 1899 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Stephen Speakman - 22, Collier, Bachelor, Brynn Road
Martha Anne Winstanley - 22, Spinster, 82 Brynn Road
    Groom's Father: Matthew Speakman, Factory Worker
    Bride's Father: Thomas Winstanley, Collier
    Witness: John Smith; Elizabeth Hewitt
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 222, Entry 443
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 8 Feb 1899 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Albert Lawson Cooke - 24, Carter, Bachelor, 7 Brynn Road
Annie Hodson - 21, Spinster, 33 Rectory Road
    Groom's Father: James Cooke, (deceased), Draper
    Bride's Father: James Hodson, (deceased), Collier
    Witness: Peter Winstanley; Christina Cooke
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 222, Entry 444
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 9 Feb 1899 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Albert Kenyon - 25, Collier, Bachelor, Nicol Road
Sarah Fisher - 18, Spinster, Downall Green Road
    Groom's Father: Isaac Kenyon, (deceased), Mechanic
    Bride's Father: John Fisher, Colliery Winder
    Witness: Henry Fisher; Mary Bramwell
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 223, Entry 445
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 8 Apr 1899 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Wood - 21, Collier, Bachelor, 389 Millfield Lane Haydock
Rachel Shaw - 25, Spinster, Rectory Road
    Groom's Father: William Wood, Collier
    Bride's Father: George Shaw, Collier
    Witness: George Shaw; Margaret Wood
    Married by Banns by: B. Y. Lodge
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 223, Entry 446
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 22 Apr 1899 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Taberner - 23, Collier, Widower, Station Road Garswood
Mary Jane Heyes - 20, Spinster, Station Road Garswood
    Groom's Father: Thomas Taberner, Collier
    Bride's Father: Samuel Heyes, Collier
    Witness: Edward Heyes; Sarah Stockley
    Married by Banns by: B. Y. Lodge
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 224, Entry 447
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 3 May 1899 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Lowe - 36, Collier, Bachelor, Rose Hill
Glenolva Fanny Prescott - 33, Widow, Rose Hill
    Groom's Father: Henry Lowe, Hinge Maker
    Bride's Father: Richard Fletcher, (deceased), Engineer
    Witness: James Rimmer; Elizabeth Rimmer
    Married by Banns by: B. Y. Lodge
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 224, Entry 448
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 25 May 1899 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Naylor - 23, Clerk, Bachelor, Fern House Heath Road
Mary Elizabeth Callow - 25, Spinster, Garswood Station House
    Groom's Father: Thomas Naylor, Boiler Maker
    Bride's Father: Joseph Callow, Station Master
    Witness: Frederick Price; Helena Naylor
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 225, Entry 449
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 7 Jun 1899 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Peter Ratcliffe - 23, Grocer, Bachelor, Blackrod
Alice Gertrude Lowe - 21, Spinster, Spindle Hillock
    Groom's Father: Peter Ratcliffe, Collier
    Bride's Father: William Lowe, Secretary
    Witness: William Lowe; Margaret Ratcliffe
    Married by Banns by: B. Y. Lodge
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 225, Entry 450
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 17 Jun 1899 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Reece Bevin Fairhurst - 20, Blacksmith, Bachelor, Wigan Road
Mary Wilcock - 22, Spinster, West View Wigan Road
    Groom's Father: James Fairhurst, Engine - winder
    Bride's Father: Peter Wilcock, Collier
    Witness: John Wilcock; Elizabeth Wilcock
    Married by Banns by: B. Y. Lodge
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 226, Entry 451
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 24 Jun 1899 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Roe - 25, Collier, Bachelor, Brynn Gates
Ellen Dawber - 21, Spinster, Brynn Gates
    Groom's Father: Thomas Roe, Collier
    Bride's Father: John Dawber, Collier
    Witness: Nathan Baines; Caroline Baines
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 226, Entry 452
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 5 Jul 1899 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Matthew Farrimond - 29, Grocer, Bachelor, 199 Ormskirk Road Newtown
Harriet Parkinson - 21, Spinster, Station Road Garswood
    Groom's Father: George Farrimond, Cashier
    Bride's Father: William Parkinson, Colliery Manager
    Witness: George Farrimond; Elizabeth Parkinson
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 227, Entry 453
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 22 Jul 1899 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Lowe - (X), 35, Collier, Bachelor, Nicol Lane
Betty Silcock - 32, Widow, Factory Cottages Downall Green
    Groom's Father: John Lowe, Collier
    Bride's Father: Robert Mitten, Hinge Maker
    Witness: Ralph Winstanley; Alice Mitten
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 227, Entry 454
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 5 Aug 1899 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Isaac Tanner - 25, Collier, Bachelor, Beech Tree Houses
Annie Sherratt - 24, Spinster, Beech Tree Houses
    Groom's Father: James Tanner, (deceased), Collier
    Bride's Father: Thomas Sherratt, Collier
    Witness: John Williams, (X); Ellen Williams
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 228, Entry 455
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 5 Aug 1899 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Sherratt - 22, Collier, Bachelor, Lilywell Cottages
Lily Roe - 20, Spinster, Beech Tree Houses
    Groom's Father: Thomas Sherratt, Collier
    Bride's Father: Thomas Roe, Collier
    Witness: Joseph Roberts; Mary Alice Roe
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 228, Entry 456
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 2 Sep 1899 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Joseph Webster - 18, Collier, Bachelor, 32 Rectory Road
Elizabeth Picton - 18, Spinster, 32 Rectory Road
    Groom's Father: Joseph Webster, Collier
    Bride's Father: Matthew Picton, Collier
    Witness: Harry Wilson; Elizabeth Ann Webster
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 229, Entry 457
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 13 Sep 1899 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Silas Anderton - 22, Engine Man, Bachelor, 35 Brynn Road
Jane Louise Callow - 22, Spinster, Station House Garswood
    Groom's Father: William Anderton, Collier
    Bride's Father: Joseph Callow, Station Master
    Witness: John Albert Callow; May Boffey
    Married by: B. Y. Lodge
    Notes: [The type of marriage was not recorded]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 229, Entry 458
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 30 Sep 1899 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Smith - 21, Collier, Bachelor, School Lane Garswood
Elizabeth Darbyshire - 18, Spinster, School Lane Garswood
    Groom's Father: William Smith, (deceased), Blacksmith
    Bride's Father: Thomas Derbyshire, Collier
    Witness: James Darbyshire; Martha Darbyshire
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 230, Entry 459
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 4 Oct 1899 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Barton - 25, Electrician, Bachelor, 103 Park Lane
Mary Elizabeth Jones - 25, Spinster, 105 Bolton Road
    Groom's Father: Joseph Barton, Lamp Maker
    Bride's Father: Edward Jones, Collier
    Witness: Edward Roberts; Fanny Emily Barton
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 230, Entry 460
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 23 Dec 1899 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Tarren - 25, Collier, Bachelor, 15. Beech Tree Houses Brynn Gates
Elizabeth Tarren - 19, Spinster, 15. Beech Tree Houses Brynn Gates
    Groom's Father: Thomas Tarren, Collier
    Bride's Father: Christopher Tarren, Collier
    Witness: Christopher Tarran; Ellen Anglesea
    Married by Banns by: B. Y. Lodge
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 231, Entry 461
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 23 Dec 1899 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Sharples - 22, Collier, Bachelor, West View Brynn
Mary Ellen Walsh - 20, Spinster, West View, Brynn
    Groom's Father: James Sharples, Collier
    Bride's Father: Michael Walsh, Collier
    Witness: Thomas Walsh; Alice Waring
    Married by Banns by: B. Y. Lodge
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 231, Entry 462
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 23 Dec 1899 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Arthur Stokes - 21, Collier, Bachelor, Crippin's Buildings
Sarah Jones - 21, Spinster, Crippin's Buildings
    Groom's Father: Thomas Stokes, Collier
    Bride's Father: Peter Jones, Collier
    Witness: Jonathan Davies; Sarah Ann Wright
    Married by Banns by: B. Y. Lodge
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 232, Entry 463
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 1 Jan 1900 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Adamson - 22, Collier, Bachelor, 21 Brynn Road
Ellen Prior - 21, Spinster, 105 Warrington Rd. Newtown
    Groom's Father: Michael Adamson, Collier
    Bride's Father: James Prior, Collier
    Witness: John Smith; Alice Hazeldine
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 232, Entry 464
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 13 Jan 1900 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
James Gibbons - 24, Collier, Bachelor, Downall Green
Mary Ashall - 23, Spinster, Factory Houses
    Groom's Father: Thomas Gibbons, Locksmith
    Bride's Father: Thomas Ashall, Collier
    Witness: John Ashall; Ellen Gibbons
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 233, Entry 465
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 24 Feb 1900 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Edward Thorley - 26, Collier, Bachelor, 9 Rose Hill
Sarah Jane Akister - 19, Spinster, 15 Soughers St. Rose Hill
    Groom's Father: Edward Thorley, Collier
    Bride's Father: Thomas Akister, Collier
    Witness: William Henry Akister; Ellen Aspinall
    Married by Banns by: B. Y. Lodge
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 233, Entry 466
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 14 Apr 1900 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Hitchen - 27, Collier, Bachelor, School Lane Garswood
Jane Prior - 22, Spinster, Simm's Lane End
    Groom's Father: Thomas Hitchen, Collier
    Bride's Father: George Prior, Collier
    Witness: James Hitchen; Fanny Hitchen
    Married by Banns by: B. Y. Lodge
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 234, Entry 467
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 28 Apr 1900 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Miles Cunliffe - 51, Collier & Organist, Widower, Lower Lane Haydock
Bertha May Joannes - 30, Certificated Teacher, Spinster, Rectory Road
    Bride's Father: John Joannes, (deceased), Chief Correspondent
    Witness: John William Hindley; Muriel Ellen Melville
    Married by License by: William J. Melville
    Notes: [The Name and Profession of the Groom's Father were not recorded]
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 234, Entry 468
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 5 May 1900 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Arnold Thorley - 22, Collier, Bachelor, 9 Park Lane
Annie Broderick - (X), 22, Spinster, Greenhalgh Brow
    Groom's Father: Edward Thorley, (deceased), Collier
    Bride's Father: John Broderick, (deceased), Collier
    Witness: Thomas Gibbons; Annie Thorley
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 235, Entry 469
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 2 Jun 1900 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Bolton - 20, Carpenter, Bachelor, 313 Wigan Road
Hannah Brown - 25, Spinster, 315 Wigan Road
    Groom's Father: George Bolton, Clogger
    Bride's Father: William Brown, Collier
    Witness: George Bolton; Sarah Jane Rigby
    Married by Banns by: B. Y. Lodge
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 235, Entry 470
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 9 Jun 1900 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Matthew Simm - 22, Carpenter, Bachelor, 8 Landgate
Elizabeth Atherton - 21, Spinster, Brynn Road
    Groom's Father: James Simm, Banksman
    Bride's Father: George Atherton, Collier
    Witness: Arthur Gorton; Rebecca Jones
    Married by Banns by: B. Y. Lodge
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 236, Entry 471
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 9 Jun 1900 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Henry Green - 20, Collier, Bachelor, 25 South View Brynn Road
Esther Hart - 21, Spinster, 21 Soughers St. Rose Hill
    Groom's Father: James Green, Collier
    Bride's Father: Robert Hart, Collier
    Witness: William Green; Mary Elizabeth Green
    Married by Banns by: B. Y. Lodge
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 236, Entry 472
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 16 Jun 1900 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Robert Shaw - 22, Collier, Bachelor, 13 Rectory Rd.
Alice Crompton - 21, Spinster, Rectory Road
    Groom's Father: John Shaw, Blacksmith
    Bride's Father: John Crompton, Collier
    Witness: Charles Shaw; Elizabeth Forster
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 237, Entry 473
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 25 Jun 1900 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Owen - 22, Collier, Bachelor, Brynn Gates
Mary Elizabeth Rigby - 23, Spinster, Brynn Gates
    Groom's Father: Enoch Owen, Collier
    Bride's Father: Matthew Rigby, Collier
    Witness: Enoch Owen; Mary Eliza Woolger
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 237, Entry 474
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 28 Jul 1900 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Ralphson - 25, Collier, Bachelor, Rectory Road
Anne Lowe - 27, Spinster, Rectory Road
    Groom's Father: William Ralphson, deceased, Collier
    Bride's Father: William Lowe, deceased, Blacksmith
    Witness: Peter Ralphson; Elizabeth Fairhurst
    Married by Banns by: F. B. A. Miller Vicar of Billinge
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 238, Entry 475
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 11 Aug 1900 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Thomas Dean - 28, Stoker, Bachelor, Rectory Road
Emily Gore - 19, Spinster, Dell Cottages
    Groom's Father: John Dean, (deceased), Baker
    Bride's Father: William Gore, Collier
    Witness: Robert Dean; Elizabeth Frodsham
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 238, Entry 476
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 15 Aug 1900 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
John Birchall - 24, Clogger, Bachelor, Simm's Road Inn
Ellen France - 23, Spinster, Stag Hotel Garswood
    Groom's Father: John Birchall, Licensed Victualler
    Bride's Father: Thomas France, Collier
    Witness: Henry Birchall; Margaret Alice France
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 239, Entry 477
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 5 Sep 1900 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Frederick Dawber - 25, Engine Man, Bachelor, 407 Wigan Road
Annie Catterall - 29, Spinster, 17 Rectory Road
    Groom's Father: Thomas Dawber, Colliery Under Manager
    Bride's Father: James Catterall, (deceased), Hinge Maker
    Witness: William Watson; Alice Catterall
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 239, Entry 478
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 8 Sep 1900 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Samuel Moore - 33, Collier, Bachelor, 42 Nicol Road
Margaret Anne Green - 27, Spinster, 24 Brynn Road
    Groom's Father: James Moore, (deceased), Collier
    Bride's Father: George Green, (deceased), Collier
    Witness: Thomas Green; Martha Ann Green
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 240, Entry 479
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 29 Sep 1900 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
William Darbyshire - 20, Bricklayer, Bachelor, Poolstock Lane Wigan
Elizabeth Shaw - 20, Spinster, Rose Hill
    Groom's Father: Robert Darbyshire, Fireman
    Bride's Father: James Shaw, Fireman
    Witness: Matthew Darbyshire; Lucy Unsworth
    Married by Banns by: B. Y. Lodge
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 240, Entry 480
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 6 Oct 1900 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Joseph Dollin - 30, Collier, Bachelor, Haydock
Rose Ince - 26, Widow, Garswood
    Groom's Father: Henry Dollin, Collier
    Bride's Father: Matthew Marsh, (deceased), Engine Driver
    Witness: William Marsh; Annie Dollin
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 241, Entry 481
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 6 Oct 1900 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Stephen Cornelius Wickens - 26, Railway Guard, Bachelor, 88 Victoria St. Newtown
Mary Ellen Pilling - 26, Spinster, 49 Brynn Road
    Groom's Father: Mark Wickens, Police Constable
    Bride's Father: Richard Pilling, Colliery Foreman
    Witness: Richard Pilling; Ruth Pilling
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 241, Entry 482
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 9 Oct 1900 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Ishmael Heaton - 24, Carter, Bachelor, Earlestown
Ellen Westhead - 22, Spinster, 1 Brynn Gates
    Groom's Father: John Heaton, (deceased), Hawker
    Bride's Father: Daniel Westhead, Carrier
    Witness: James Westhead; Annie Simm
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 242, Entry 483
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
 
Marriage: 7 Nov 1900 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs.
Henry Westhead - (X), 48, Collier, Widower, Beech Tree Houses Brynn Gates
Ellen Cookson - 30, Spinster, Beech Tree Houses Brynn Gates
    Groom's Father: Thomas Westhead, (deceased), Collier
    Bride's Father: Thomas Cookson, (deceased), Electrician
    Witness: Joseph Kennedy; Clara Kennedy
    Married by banns by: W. J. Melville
    Register: Marriages 1878 - 1900, Page 242, Entry 484
    Source: Original Registers at Leigh
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