The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn in the County of -- Lancashire --

Marriage: 1 Jan 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Hurst - (X), 22, Collier, Bachelor, Pole Lane
Sarah Duckworth - (X), 22, Carder, Spinster, Sough Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: Richard Hurst, Farmer
    Bride's Father: John Duckworth, Collier
    Witnesses: John Duckworth (X); Mary Eccles (X)
    Married by Banns by John Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 1, Entry 1
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 1 Jan 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Ramsbottom Ramsbottom - (X), 20, Collier, Bachelor, Darwen Chapels
Alice Aspin - (X), 23, Spinner, Spinster, Darwen Chapels
    Groom's Father: John Ramsbottom, Labourer
    Bride's Father: James Aspin, Labourer
    Witnesses: John Jackson (X); Martha Yates (X)
    Married by Banns by John Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 1, Entry 2
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 1 Jan 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Richard Aspin - (X), 24, Weaver, Bachelor, William Henry St.
Mary Sharples - (X), 23, Weaver, Spinster, Byrom St Blackburn
    Groom's Father: William Aspin, Block-printer
    Bride's Father: Edmund Sharples, Block-printer
    Witnesses: Elisha Aspen (X); Ellen Aspen (X)
    Married by Banns by John Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 2, Entry 3
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 1 Jan 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Benjamin Feilden - (X), 34, Weaver, Bachelor, Pickup Bank
Nancy Kirkham - (X), 28, Carder, Widow, Hoddlesden
    Groom's Father: James Feilden, Plasterer
    Bride's Father: John Beckett, Plasterer
    Witnesses: George Eccles (X); Catherine Eccles (X)
    Married by Banns by John Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 2, Entry 4
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 1 Jan 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Eccles - (X), 28, Collier, Bachelor, Comber Fold Over Darwen
Mary Fish - (X), 24, Weaver, Spinster, Comber Fold Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: Robert Eccles, Weaver
    Bride's Father: James Fish, Weaver
    Witnesses: Christopher Holden (X); Betty Fish (X)
    Married by Banns by John Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 3, Entry 5
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 1 Jan 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Entwistle - 21, Weaver, Bachelor, Golden Cup Lower Darwen
Mary Knowles - (X), 23, Weaver, Spinster, Queen St. Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: Henry Entwistle, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Jonathan Knowles, Fire-man
    Witnesses: Joseph Shaw (X); Betty Entwistle (X)
    Married by Banns by John Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 3, Entry 6
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 1 Jan 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Briggs - (X), 25, Labourer, Bachelor, Holme Moss Over Darwen
Ellen Hesmondhalgh - (X), 21, Dress-maker, Spinster, Berry St. Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: James Briggs, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Hesmondhalgh, Farmer
    Witnesses: Alexander Kay (X); Phebe Briggs (X)
    Married by Banns by John Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 4, Entry 7
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 1 Jan 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Andrew Haslam - (X), 22, Labourer, Bachelor, Catshaw
Ellen Fish - (X), 22, Spinner, Spinster, Greens Brook Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: William Haslam, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Arthur Fish, Weaver
    Witnesses: John Haslam (X); Mary Holden (X)
    Married by Banns by John Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 4, Entry 8
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 1 Jan 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Haworth - (X), 26, Collier, Bachelor, Pole Lane
Mary Watson - (X), 22, Weaver, Spinster, Pole Lane Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: Richard Haworth, Collier
    Bride's Father: John Watson, Quarryman
    Witnesses: Emanuel Haworth (X); Mary Atherton (X)
    Married by Banns by John Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 5, Entry 9
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 1 Jan 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Almond - (X), 24, Collier, Bachelor, Duckworth St. Over Darwen
Mary Ann Waddington - 20, Weaver, Spinster, Harwood Fold Eccleshill
    Groom's Father: James Almond, Labourer
    Bride's Father: James Waddington, Farmer
    Witnesses: John Ashton (X); Jane Almond (X)
    Married by Banns by John Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 5, Entry 10
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 1 Jan 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Enoch Frankland - 29, Tailor, Widower, Daisy Field
Jane Higham - (X), 26, Servant, Spinster, Nab Lane
    Groom's Father: James Frankland, Tailor
    Bride's Father: William Higham, Sailor
    Witnesses: Thos. Reid; Ann Cunliffe (X)
    Married by Banns by John Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 6, Entry 11
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 1 Jan 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
David Hodgson - (X), 21, Labourer, Bachelor, Four Lane Ends
Ann Hindle - (X), 22, Carder, Spinster, Wensley Fold
    Witnesses: Nicholas Sledden; Rachael Hodgson (X)
    Married by Banns by John Rushton Vicar
    Notes: [Fathers unnamed]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 6, Entry 12
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 2 Jan 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Houghton - 21, Weaver, Bachelor, Pot House Lane
Nanny Witton - (X), 29, Weaver, Spinster, Russell St. Nova Scotia
    Groom's Father: Joseph Houghton, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Henry Witton, Weaver
    Witnesses: Thomas Nightingale; Elizabeth Taylor
    Married by Banns by John Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 7, Entry 13
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 2 Jan 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Mark Warburton - (X), 27, Labourer, Bachelor, Livesey
Isabella Green - (X), 22, Weaver, Spinster, Livesey
    Groom's Father: James Warburton, Weaver
    Bride's Father: John Green, Weaver
    Witnesses: Bilsborrow Crook (X); Hannah Crook (X)
    Married by Banns by John Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 7, Entry 14
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 4 Jan 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Lomax - 26, Butcher, Bachelor, Darwen St.
Isabella Spencer - (X), 20, Barmaid, Spinster, Northgate
    Groom's Father: James Lomax, Butcher
    Bride's Father: James Spencer, Slater
    Witnesses: Luke Bond; Jane Bond
    Married by Banns by John Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 8, Entry 15
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 4 Jan 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Harrison - of full age, Farmer, Widower, Ellslack Yorkshire
Ann Duckworth - of full age, Widow, Blackburn
    Groom's Father: Jeremiah Harrison, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Andrew Slater, Inn-keeper
    Witnesses: Oliver Roylance; Benjamin Hindley; Liam Sayer
    Married by Licence by John Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 8, Entry 16
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 4 Jan 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
George Dunford - 28, Soldier, Sgt 97 Reg., Bachelor, Blackburn
Ann Knapp - 25, Servant, Spinster, Northgate
    Groom's Father: Joseph Dunford, Gardener
    Bride's Father: John Knapp, Builder
    Witnesses: Samuel Briggs; Mary Houghton (X)
    Married by Banns by John Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 9, Entry 17
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 7 Jan 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Edge - (X), 34, Collier, Widower, Holden Fold
Ellen Adcroft - (X), 32, Servant, Spinster, Holden Fold Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: James Edge, Labourer
    Bride's Father: George Adcroft, Labourer
    Witnesses: William Taylor (X); Ellen Taylor (X)
    Married by Banns by John Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 9, Entry 18
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 7 Jan 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Giles Haworth - (X), 35, Weaver, Widower, Victoria St.
Sarah Berry - (X), 29, Weaver, Widow, High St. Lower Darwen
    Groom's Father: Giles Haworth, Weaver
    Bride's Father: John Catterall, Loomer
    Witnesses: Giles Haworth (X); Elizabeth Haworth (X)
    Married by Banns by John Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 10, Entry 19
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 8 Jan 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Witton - (X), 25, Carder, Widower, Cumpstead St.
Mary Brown - (X), 26, Spinner, Spinster, Cumpstead St. Grimshaw Park
    Groom's Father: Edward Witton, Carter
    Bride's Father: John Brown, Coachman
    Witnesses: James Painter (X); Mary Painter (X)
    Married by Banns by John Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 10, Entry 20
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 11 Jan 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Samuel Bamford - (X), 34, Brick-maker, Bachelor, Shire Brow
Alice Worth - (X), 30, Weaver, Widow, Snig Brook
    Groom's Father: William Bamford, Shoe-maker
    Bride's Father: Andrew Richmond, Straw Dealer
    Witnesses: John Richmond (X); Margaret Aspin (X)
    Married by Banns by John Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 11, Entry 21
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 13 Jan 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Blackshaw - (X), 67, Labourer, Widower, Limbrick
Alice Anderton - (X), 46, Widow, Limbrick
    Groom's Father: John Blackshaw, Weaver
    Bride's Father: George Baldwin, Grocer
    Witnesses: John Holden (X); Ann Riley (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 11, Entry 22
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 13 Jan 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Woods - 23, Joiner, Bachelor, Snig Brook
Ellen Cunliffe - (X), 24, Weaver, Spinster, Queen St.
    Groom's Father: Thomas Woods, Joiner
    Bride's Father: Thomas Cunliffe, Tailor
    Witnesses: Henry Cunliffe; Catherine Haywood (X)
    Married by Certificate by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 12, Entry 23
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 15 Jan 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Duckworth - (X), 20, Weaver, Bachelor, Shear Brow
Joanna Beaumont - (X), 19, Weaver, Spinster, 13 Harley St.
    Bride's Father: John Beaumont, Moulder
    Witnesses: John Oldfield; Mary Riding (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Notes: [Groom's Father unnamed]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 12, Entry 24
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 20 Jan 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Haworth - (X), 23, Weaver, Bachelor, Lower Darwen
Mary Pickup - (X), 20, Weaver, Spinster, Lower Darwen
    Groom's Father: Thomas Haworth, Weaver
    Bride's Father: John Pickup, Weaver
    Witnesses: Michael Haworth; Ann Forrest (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 13, Entry 25
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 21 Jan 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Taylor - 31, Weaver, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Isabella Brandwood - 22, Weaver, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: John Taylor, Block-cutter
    Bride's Father: William Brandwood, Weaver
    Witnesses: George Warburton; Susanah Bury
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 13, Entry 26
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 22 Jan 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Baron - 26, Weaver, Bachelor, Eccles Hill
Mary Marsden - (X), 22, Winder, Spinster, Eccles Hill
    Groom's Father: Joshua Baron, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Marsden Marsden, Warper
    Witnesses: Thomas Bury; Catherine Whewell (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 14, Entry 27
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 23 Jan 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Rawcliffe - (X), 30, Weaver, Bachelor, Barcroft St.
Elizabeth Wolstenholme - (X), 28, Drawer, Spinster, Moor St.
    Groom's Father: John Rawcliffe, Weaver
    Bride's Father: John Wolstenholme, Weaver
    Witnesses: Giles Howarth; Alice Wolstenholme (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 14, Entry 28
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 25 Jan 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Francis Broughton - 30, Grocer, Bachelor, Shire Brow
Jane Eddleston - 26, Servant, Spinster, Limefield
    Groom's Father: William Broughton, Weaver
    Bride's Father: James Eddleston, Farmer
    Witnesses: James Holt; Esther Crompton
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 15, Entry 29
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 25 Jan 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Robert Gardner - 27, Overlooker, Bachelor, Witton
Margaret Walton - 30, Warper, Spinster, Witton
    Groom's Father: Robert Gardner, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Walton, Sizer
    Witnesses: John Walton (X); Alice Gardner (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 15, Entry 30
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 25 Jan 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Lund - 28, Commission Agent, Bachelor, Lovely Hall Salesbury
Esther Thwaites - 27, Spinster, Eanam
    Groom's Father: James Lund, Cotton Spinner
    Bride's Father: Daniel Thwaites, Brewer
    Witnesses: Daniel Thwaites; Alice Thwaites; Edwd. Townsend; John Thwaites
    Married by Licence by Thomas Lund Officiating Minister
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 16, Entry 31
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 27 Jan 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Michael Whalley - (X), 32, Labourer, Bachelor, Waterloo
Betty Lacie - (X), 39, Widow, Livesey
    Groom's Father: John Whalley, Labourer
    Bride's Father: William Bury, Weaver
    Witnesses: John Morris (X); Sarah Morris (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 16, Entry 32
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 27 Jan 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Bury - 21, Labourer, Bachelor, Lower Darwen
Jane Holden - (X), 21, Weaver, Spinster, Lark Hill St.
    Groom's Father: Thomas Bury, Labourer
    Bride's Father: James Holden, Grocer
    Witnesses: Peter Tomlinson; Elisabeth Bury
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Notes: [The abode of the groom was changed from Over Darwen. The abode of the bride was
               changed from Over Darwen]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 17, Entry 33
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 27 Jan 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Knowles - (X), 24, Spinner, Bachelor, King St.
Jane Ashworth - (X), 33, Piecer, Widow, Bank Top
    Groom's Father: John Knowles, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Caleb Rostron, Rover
    Witnesses: Robt.? Kinnell; Margaret Knowles (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 17, Entry 34
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 27 Jan 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Daniel Moore - (X), 21, Spinner, Bachelor, Anvil St.
Alice Whone - (X), 21, Weaver, Spinster, Syke St.
    Groom's Father: William Moore, Coal Dealer
    Bride's Father: William Whone, Wheelwright
    Witnesses: Thomas Walkden (X); Elizabeth Moore (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 18, Entry 35
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 27 Jan 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Entwistle - (X), 24, Machine Tenter, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Elizabeth Whittaker - (X), 21, Sticher, Spinster, Dog Meadow
    Groom's Father: James Entwistle, Farmer
    Bride's Father: John Whittaker, Piece Looker
    Witnesses: James Entwistle (X); Mary Ann Webster
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 18, Entry 36
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 28 Jan 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Haworth - 33, Weaver, Widower, Bottom Gate
Mary Smith - (X), 30, Weaver, Widow, Bottom Gate
    Groom's Father: James Haworth, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Henry Nuttall, Printer
    Witnesses: George Haworth; Ann Barker (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 19, Entry 37
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 30 Jan 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Hargreaves - (X), 21, Weaver, Widower, Wensley Fold
Ann Kenyon - (X), 27, Weaver, Widow, Wensley Fold
    Groom's Father: William Hargreaves, Weaver
    Bride's Father: John Holden, Weaver
    Witnesses: George Tomlinson (X); John Pilkington
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 19, Entry 38
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 1 Feb 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Bentley - 23, Weaver, Bachelor, Peacock Row
Mary Norris - (X), 19, Weaver, Spinster, Green Bank
    Groom's Father: Thomas Bentley, Weaver
    Bride's Father: George Norris, Beamer
    Witnesses: John Ramsbottom; Kelsey Pollard (X)
    Married by Certificate by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 20, Entry 39
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 1 Feb 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Bateson - of full age, Coachman, Bachelor, Chapel St.
Harriet Spall - of full age, Spinster, St. John's Place
    Groom's Father: Thomas Bateson, Labourer
    Bride's Father: John Spall, Labourer
    Witnesses: William Ferrier; Ann Fox
    Married by Banns by Henry John Merlen Offg. Minr.
    Notes: [The Bride signed Harriet Bateson]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 20, Entry 40
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 3 Feb 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Aspinall Robinson - (X), 21, Mechanic, Bachelor, Grimshaw Park
Mary Ogden - 21, Weaver, Spinster, Grimshaw Park
    Groom's Father: James Robinson, Mechanic
    Bride's Father: John Ogden, Grocer
    Witnesses: Robert Catlow; Jane Ogden (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 21, Entry 41
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 5 Feb 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Richard Yates Knagg - 22, Wire Worker, Bachelor, Nova Scotia
Matilda Jane Goodwin - (X), 18, Winder, Spinster, Nova Scotia
    Groom's Father: Richard Knagg, Shoe-maker
    Bride's Father: Robert Goodwin, Shoe-maker
    Witnesses: James Hoyle; Rebecca Goodwin (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 21, Entry 42
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 8 Feb 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Edmund Kirkham - 44, Weaver, Widower, Over Darwen
Mary Rothwell - (X), 44, Domestic Servant, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: Thomas Kirkham, Loomer
    Bride's Father: James Rothwell, Weaver
    Witnesses: Mary Entwistle; John Pilkington
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 22, Entry 43
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 10 Feb 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Cook - 21, Weaver, Bachelor, Cook's Folly
Sarah Holland - (X), 20, Weaver, Spinster, Bleakley Moor
    Groom's Father: James Cook, School master
    Bride's Father: John Holland, Joiner
    Witnesses: Thomas Hogg; Margaret Aspin (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Notes: [The abode Over Darwen is crossed out]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 22, Entry 44
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 10 Feb 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Riley - 26, Weaver, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Mary Ainsworth - (X), 26, Winder, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: John Riley, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Michael Ainsworth, Labourer
    Witnesses: Ezra Dewhurst; Ellen Riley (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 23, Entry 45
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 10 Feb 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Pickering - 26, Weaver, Bachelor, Bradshaw Street
Ellen Whitehead - (X), 23, Weaver, Spinster, Little Peel
    Groom's Father: Lawrence Pickering, Stone-mason
    Bride's Father: William Whitehead, Sizer
    Witnesses: Edmund Whitehead; Elizabeth Hartley (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 23, Entry 46
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 10 Feb 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Gibson - 26, Tackler, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Betty Gregson - (X), 19, Weaver, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: William Gibson, Loomer
    Bride's Father: Simeon Gregson, Weaver
    Witnesses: George Gibson; Alice Gibson (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 24, Entry 47
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 10 Feb 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
David Taylor - 21, Carter, Bachelor, York Street
Mary Holden - (X), 22, Weaver, Spinster, James Street
    Groom's Father: John Taylor, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Lawrence Holden, Scavenger
    Witnesses: John Duerden; Alice Aspin
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 24, Entry 48
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 12 Feb 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Hartley Driver - (X), 30, Boatman, Bachelor, Back Eanam
Mary Pye - (X), 25, Weaver, Spinster, Trinity St.
    Groom's Father: John Driver, Boatman
    Bride's Father: James Pye, Loomer
    Witnesses: John Hudson (X); Esther Pye (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 25, Entry 49
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 13 Feb 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Smith - (X), 32, Weaver, Bachelor, Ramsgreave
Mary Walmsley - (X), 19, Weaver, Spinster, Ramsgreave
    Groom's Father: Robert Smith, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Christopher Walmsley, Weaver
    Witnesses: John Pilkington; Alice Walmsley (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 25, Entry 50
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 14 Feb 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Michael Miller - (X), 33, Tinner, Widower, Haworth Square
Ann Miller - (X), 31, Potter, Spinster, Haworth Square
    Groom's Father: Jacob Miller, Potter
    Bride's Father: William Miller, Tinner
    Witnesses: John Holding; Elizabeth Miller (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 26, Entry 51
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 15 Feb 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Ashworth - (X), 31, Spinner, Widower, Peel St.
Alice Hebden - (X), 31, Piecer, Spinster, New Water St.
    Groom's Father: Robert Ashworth, Spinner
    Bride's Father: Joseph Hebden, Smith
    Witnesses: Joseph Liptrot (X); Ann Liptrott (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 26, Entry 52
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 15 Feb 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Ephraim Cocker - 20, Warper, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Betty Marsden - 19, Weaver, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: James Cocker, Warper
    Bride's Father: Peter Marsden, Weaver
    Witnesses: James Cocker; Mary Cronshaw (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 27, Entry 53
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 15 Feb 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Henry Procter - 34, Labourer, Bachelor, Billington
Elizabeth Sharples - (X), 32, Spinster, Little Harwood
    Groom's Father: Henry Procter, Carter
    Bride's Father: Isaac Sharples, Farmer
    Witnesses: Noah Sharples; Betty Townend (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 27, Entry 54
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 17 Feb 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Rawcliffe - (X), 25, Piecer, Widower, Friday St.
Margaret Foster - (X), 29, Weaver, Widow, Grimshaw Park
    Groom's Father: Thomas Rawcliffe, Shoe-maker
    Bride's Father: Edmund Whalley, Labourer
    Witnesses: Henry Kay (X); Sarah Ramsbottom (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 28, Entry 55
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 17 Feb 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Shuttleworth - (X), 30, Weaver, Bachelor, Mile End
Margaret Pomfret - (X), 23, Weaver, Spinster, Friday St.
    Bride's Father: Joseph Pomfret, Quarryman
    Witnesses: James Watson (X); Mary Kenyon (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Notes: [Groom's Father unnamed]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 28, Entry 56
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 17 Feb 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Haworth - 24, Spinner, Bachelor, Lower Darwen
Ellen Entwistle - (X), 21, Piecer, Spinster, Lower Darwen
    Groom's Father: George Haworth, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Thomas Entwistle, Weaver
    Witnesses: John Baron; Nancy Holding (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 29, Entry 57
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 17 Feb 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Richard Shorrock - (X), 22, Weaver, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Sarah Duxbury - (X), 20, Weaver, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: Barnet Shorrock, Engineer
    Bride's Father: Christopher Duxbury, Weaver
    Witnesses: Timothy Duxbury (X); Martha Whittaker (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 29, Entry 58
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 17 Feb 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Richard Fender - (X), 20, Striker, Bachelor, Dock St.
Elizabeth Bowker - (X), 22, Drawer, Spinster, Grave St.
    Groom's Father: Thomas Fender, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Bowker, Pot-dealer
    Witnesses: John Fender; Jane Standing (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 30, Entry 59
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 18 Feb 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Edward Haworth - 42, Porter, Bachelor, Wensley Fold
Melicent Heap - 40, Servant, Spinster, Lark Hill
    Groom's Father: Robert Haworth, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Lawrence Heap, Farmer
    Witnesses: W. Hy. Hindle; John Pilkington
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 30, Entry 60
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 18 Feb 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Cowburn - (X), 22, Roper, Bachelor, Spring Gardens
Alice Almond - (X), 22, Weaver, Spinster, Hannah St.
    Groom's Father: Joseph Cowburn, Labourer
    Bride's Father: James Almond, Labourer
    Witnesses: Alen Cliffe; Margaret Almond (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 31, Entry 61
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 18 Feb 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Tootall - (X), 22, Blacksmith, Bachelor, Bancroft St.
Mary Gilder - (X), 21, Drawer, Spinster, Bancroft St.
    Groom's Father: William Tootall, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Richard Gilder, Quarryman
    Witnesses: James Hindle (X); Margaret Hindle (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 31, Entry 62
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 18 Feb 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Holden - 28, Blacksmith, Bachelor, Stanley St.
Ellen Pickup - (X), 25, Weaver, Spinster, Stanley St.
    Groom's Father: Richard Holden, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Robert Pickup, Labourer
    Witnesses: Micah Birtwistle; Jane Birtwistle (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 32, Entry 63
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 18 Feb 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Alexander Towers - 20, Weaver, Bachelor, York St.
Ruth Walsh - (X), 19, Weaver, Spinster, Kemp St.
    Groom's Father: Edward Towers, Farmer
    Bride's Father: John Walsh, Twister
    Witnesses: Francis Jennings; Catherine Grimshaw (X)
    Married by Certificate by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 32, Entry 64
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 18 Feb 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Preston - (X), 25, Spinner, Bachelor, Brookhouse
Jane Cardwell Etherington - 22, Servant, Spinster, Brookhouse
    Groom's Father: John Preston, Flagger & Slater
    Bride's Father: Anthony Etherington, Manager
    Witnesses: Geoffrey Taylor (X); Martha Taylor (X)
    Married by Certificate by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 33, Entry 65
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 19 Feb 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Lot Walsh - (X), 22, Collier, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Jane Bentley - (X), 25, Weaver, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Bride's Father: Richard Bentley, White-limer
    Witnesses: Andrew Bury; Ann Bentley (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Notes: [Groom's Father unnamed]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 33, Entry 66
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 19 Feb 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Miller - 23, Green Grocer, Bachelor, Penny Street
Ellen Greenwood - (X), 21, Domestic Servant, Spinster, Penny Street
    Groom's Father: William Miller, Green grocer
    Bride's Father: Henry Greenwood, Farmer
    Witnesses: Jonathan Parkinson (X); Margaret Langton (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 34, Entry 67
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 19 Feb 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Chew - (X), 24, Collier, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Betty Cooper - (X), 19, Weaver, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: William Chew, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Cooper, Beer-seller
    Witnesses: John Marsden; Ann Lomax (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 34, Entry 68
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 19 Feb 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Kenny - (X), 21, Labourer, Bachelor, Dandy Square
Margaret McManus - (X), 19, Weaver, Spinster, Cleaver Street
    Groom's Father: Dennis Kenny, Hawker
    Bride's Father: John McManus, Weaver
    Witnesses: Phelix Carlen (X); Bridget Walkden (X)
    Married by Certificate by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 35, Entry 69
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 20 Feb 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Henry Threlfall - (X), 22, Mechanic, Bachelor, Copy Nook
Ann Dean - (X), 20, Winder, Spinster, Copy Nook
    Groom's Father: William Threlfall, Coprdwainer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Dean, Shoe-maker
    Witnesses: John Stevenson; Elizabeth Hacking (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 35, Entry 70
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 20 Feb 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Rothwell - 31, Weaver, Bachelor, Guide Lower Darwen
Jane Parkinson - (X), 28, Weaver, Spinster, Stout St. Bank Top
    Groom's Father: Henry Rothwell, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Richard Parkinson, Labourer
    Witnesses: Ellison Ellison; Ellen Currie (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 36, Entry 71
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 20 Feb 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Thornley - 21, Clogger, Bachelor, Park Lane
Ann Bury - (X), 20, Weaver, Spinster, Kemp St. Grimshaw Park
    Groom's Father: Henry Thornley, Clogger
    Bride's Father: James Bury, Loomer
    Witnesses: Giles Fish (X); Ellen Thornley (X)
    Married by Certificate by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 36, Entry 72
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 24 Feb 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Abbott - 21, Weaver, Bachelor, Fox Street
Ann Crook - (X), 19, Weaver, Spinster, Novas Lane
    Groom's Father: Hilton Abbott, Labourer
    Bride's Father: William Crook, Weaver
    Witnesses: George Brown; Elizabeth Kenelly (X)
    Married by Certificate by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 37, Entry 73
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 26 Feb 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Harrison - (X), 24, Labourer, Bachelor, George St.
Eliza Barton - (X), 27, Servant, Widow, George St.
    Groom's Father: Hugh Harrison, Labourer
    Bride's Father: George Hall, Shoe-maker
    Witnesses: Thomas Kershaw (X); Phebe Kenyon
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 37, Entry 74
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 27 Feb 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Edsforth - 20, Engineer, Bachelor, Cleaver St.
Betty Osbaldeston - (X), 19, Weaver, Spinster, Green Bank
    Groom's Father: John Edsforth, Book-keeper
    Bride's Father: Thomas Osbaldeston, Loomer
    Witnesses: John Riding; Ellen Parkington (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 38, Entry 75
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 4 Mar 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Whalley - 41, Spinner, Widower, Bancroft St.
Margaret Leather - 41, Servant, Widow, Yew Trees
    Groom's Father: Christopher Whalley, Spinner
    Bride's Father: Ralph Roylance, Mechanic
    Witnesses: Robert Baxter; Betty Pemberton (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 38, Entry 76
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 5 Mar 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Daniel Slater - 23, Weaver, Bachelor, Winney Lane
Martha Whittaker - (X), 24, Weaver, Spinster, Salesbury
    Groom's Father: Daniel Slater, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Heskin Whittaker, Farmer
    Witnesses: Henry Burns (X); Mary Whittaker (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 39, Entry 77
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 5 Mar 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Farnhill - 33, Weaver, Widower, Ainsworth St.
Ellen Whittaker - (X), 29, Weaver, Widow, Nova Scotia
    Groom's Father: John Farnhill, Warper
    Bride's Father: Michael Knowles, Printer
    Witnesses: John Holden (X); Margaret Pomfret (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 39, Entry 78
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 5 Mar 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Berry - 26, Warper, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Alice Riley - (X), 26, Winder, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: James Berry, Carpenter
    Bride's Father: Joseph Riley, Stonemason
    Witnesses: John Shorrock; Ellen Emmason (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 40, Entry 79
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 6 Mar 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Peter Dunn - (X), 52, Labourer, Widower, Witton
Ann Cook - (X), 48, Washer, Widow, Witton
    Groom's Father: Morris Dunn, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Taylor, Weaver
    Witnesses: Thomas Aspden (X); Mary Aspden (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 40, Entry 80
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 7 Mar 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
George Abbott - (X), 26, Weaver, Widower, Grimshaw Park
Caroline Baxter - (X), 28, Winder, Spinster, Bottom Gate
    Groom's Father: Hilton Abbott, Labourer
    Bride's Father: William Baxter, Labourer
    Witnesses: Joseph Shaw; Elizabeth Moor (X)
    Married by Certificate by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 41, Entry 81
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 10 Mar 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Eccles - (X), 18, Paper-maker, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Mary Briggs - (X), 20, Piecer, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: Robert Eccles, Fire-beater
    Bride's Father: James Briggs, Weaver
    Witnesses: Joseph Bentley; Sarah Savage (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 41, Entry 82
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 12 Mar 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Margerison - 25, Warehouseman, Bachelor, New Mill Street
Jane Schofield - (X), 25, Weaver, Spinster, Duxbury Street
    Groom's Father: John Margerison, Engine-tenter
    Bride's Father: John Schofield, Game-keeper
    Witnesses: Ellen Fletcher (X); John Pilkington
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 42, Entry 83
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 12 Mar 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Giles Houghton - (X), 19, Weaver, Bachelor, Winney Edge
Alice Hacking - (X), 19, Weaver, Spinster, Kemp Street
    Groom's Father: Joseph Houghton, Manservant
    Bride's Father: Lawrence Hacking, Quarryman
    Witnesses: Matthew Whalley (X); Alice Holden (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 42, Entry 84
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 12 Mar 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Leeming - (X), 21, Carter, Bachelor, Brown Street
Ann Thomas - (X), 18, Winder, Spinster, Old Chapel Street
    Groom's Father: William Leeming, Farmers Labourer
    Bride's Father: John Thomas, Fishmonger
    Witnesses: Thomas Lancaster (X); Bridget Thomas (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 43, Entry 85
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 15 Mar 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Henry Slater - 25, Cordwainer, Bachelor, Mellor Brook Balderstone
Ann Ward - 23, Bonnet Maker, Spinster, Park Gate Salesbury
    Groom's Father: Richard Slater, Grocer & Farmer
    Bride's Father: William Walker, Farmer
    Witnesses: John Slater; Sarah Ward
    Married by Licence by William Hartley
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 43, Entry 86
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 17 Mar 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Edward Hammond - (X), 21, Spinner, Bachelor, Novas Lane
Grace Newhurst - (X), 20, Weaver, Spinster, Eanam
    Groom's Father: Edward Hammond, Baker
    Bride's Father: John Newhurst, Spinner
    Witnesses: William Leeming; Mary Harwood (X); Richard Counsell
    Married by Certificate by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 44, Entry 87
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 22 Mar 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Sutcliffe - 29, Lime Merchant, Bachelor, Red Lees Cliviger
Margaret Marsden - 29, Spinster, Blackburn
    Groom's Father: Robert Sutcliffe, Yeoman
    Bride's Father: Ralph Marsden, Inn-keeper
    Witnesses: Thomas Marsden; Richard Caton Pickering
    Married by Licence by D. Sutcliff Curate of Worsthorn
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 44, Entry 88
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 22 Mar 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Edward Berry - 22, Soldier, Bachelor, North Gate
Barbara Demayne - (X), 20, Warper, Spinster, North Gate
    Groom's Father: Joseph Berry, Bricklayer
    Bride's Father: William Demayne, Spinner
    Witnesses: Henry Spencer; Margaret Woodworth (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 45, Entry 89
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 24 Mar 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Charles Rainforth - (X), 24, Fire-beater, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Margaret Aspin - (X), 18, Weaver, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: James Rainforth, Stone-mason
    Bride's Father: David Aspin, Collier
    Witnesses: John Holden (X); Alice Holden (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 45, Entry 90
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 27 Mar 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Webb - 24, Joiner, Bachelor, Trinity St.
Ann Gibbins - 21, Spinster, Longfield St.
    Groom's Father: James Webb, Spinner
    Bride's Father: Joseph Gibbins, Excise Officer
    Witnesses: John Gibbins; Priscilla Webb
    Married by Certificate by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 46, Entry 91
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 29 Mar 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Davenport Cowell - of full age, Cotton Manufacturer, Widower, Montague St.
Esther Platt - of full age, Widow, Nova Scotia
    Groom's Father: Joseph Cowell, Weaver
    Bride's Father: John Anderton, Farmer
    Witnesses: Christopher Hutchinson; John Sharrock
    Married by Licence by Henry John Merlen Offg. Minr.
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 46, Entry 92
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 1 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Christopher Walsh - 21, Joiner, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Alice Greenwood - 21, Weaver, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: Ralph Walsh, Joiner
    Bride's Father: Robert Greenwood, Shoe-maker
    Witnesses: Eli Harwood; Mary Greenwood
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 47, Entry 93
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 3 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Isaac Smalley - of full age, Grocer, Widower, Accrington
Elizabeth Stones - of full age, Spindler, Spinster, Blackburn
    Groom's Father: James Smalley, Joiner
    Bride's Father: James Stones, Joiner & Builder
    Witnesses: Robert Smalley; George Stones
    Married by Licence by John Rushton DD Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 47, Entry 94
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 5 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Kenyon - 22, Weaver, Bachelor, Nova Scotia
Alice Aspin - 21, Weaver, Spinster, Grimshaw Park
    Groom's Father: John Kenyon, Labourer
    Bride's Father: John Aspin, Dresser
    Witnesses: John Livesey; Nancy Aspin (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 48, Entry 95
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 6 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Henry Southworth - 23, Weaver, Bachelor, Livesey
Ellen Foulds - (X), 23, Winder, Spinster, Livesey
    Groom's Father: Joseph Southworth, Weaver
    Bride's Father: James Foulds, Farmer
    Witnesses: William Cowell; Alice Cowell (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 48, Entry 96
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 7 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Joseph Burrows - 30, Spinner, Bachelor, Nova Scotia
Elizabeth Standing - (X), 23, Weaver, Spinster, Bank Top
    Groom's Father: William Burrows, Bobbin Turner
    Bride's Father: James Standing, Beamer
    Witnesses: Bryan Burrows; Mary Ann Burrows (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 49, Entry 97
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 7 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Joseph Hoole - 25, Spinner, Widower, Nova Scotia
Ellen Greaves - (X), 25, Rover, Spinster, Rectory St.
    Groom's Father: John Hoole, Joiner
    Bride's Father: James Greaves, Beamer
    Witnesses: John Taylor; Jane Charnley
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 49, Entry 98
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 7 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
George Yates - (X), 23, Mechanic, Bachelor, Brook House Lane
Elizabeth Grundy - (X), 22, Weaver, Spinster, Anvil St.
    Groom's Father: William Yates, Winder
    Bride's Father: John Grundy, Weaver
    Witnesses: Charles Grundy (X); Alice Evanson (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 50, Entry 99
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 7 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Joseph Smalley - 20, Weaver, Bachelor, Lower Darwen
Jane Pickup - (X), 20, Weaver, Spinster, Lower Darwen
    Groom's Father: James Smalley, Weaver
    Bride's Father: John Pickup, Weaver
    Witnesses: Jacob Howarth; Mary Ann Entwistle (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 50, Entry 100
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 7 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Isaac Johnson - (X), 35, Labourer, Widower, Bottom Gate
Rachel Greenwood - (X), 37, Weaver, Spinster, Bottom Gate
    Groom's Father: John Johnson, Weaver
    Bride's Father: James Greenwood, Labourer
    Witnesses: Henry Greenwood; Ann Greenwood (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 51, Entry 101
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 8 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Peter Hodkinson - 22, Weaver, Bachelor, Livesey
Ellen Simpson - (X), 20, Weaver, Spinster, Livesey
    Groom's Father: William Hodkinson, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Charles Simpson, Block-printer
    Witnesses: John Dawson (X); Mary Wilkinson (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 51, Entry 102
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 8 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Edward Woods - (X), 48, Blacksmith, Widower, Sharples Row
Ann Proctor - (X), 48, Domestic Servant, Spinster, Moorgate Fold
    Groom's Father: William Woods, Weaver
    Bride's Father: John Proctor, Labourer
    Witnesses: John Walsh; Catherine Barrow (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 52, Entry 103
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 8 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Walsh - (X), 21, Weaver, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Nancy Snape - (X), 20, Weaver, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: James Walsh, Printer
    Bride's Father: Robert Snape, Weaver
    Witnesses: John Walsh; Catherine Barrow (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 52, Entry 104
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 8 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Pickervance - (X), 23, Piecer, Widower, Over Darwen
Alice Blacklidge - 28, Laundress, Widow, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: John Pickervance, Labourer
    Bride's Father: William Cocker, Publican
    Witnesses: Henry Entwistle (X); Ann Pickervance (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 53, Entry 105
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 8 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Crook - (X), 35, Overlooker, Widower, George Street West
Jane Eccles - (X), 28, Weaver, Spinster, Bent Street
    Groom's Father: Evan Crook, Beamer
    Bride's Father: John Eccles, Carter
    Witnesses: Thomas Roberts; Mary Ann Eccles (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 53, Entry 106
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 8 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Taziker - (X), 27, Spinner, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Jane Entwistle - (X), 21, Mixer, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: Thomas Taziker, Engine-tenter
    Bride's Father: John Entwistle, Carter
    Witnesses: Jeremiah Marsh (X); Betsy Entwistle (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 54, Entry 107
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 8 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Bury - 21, Tailor, Bachelor, Grimshaw Park
Sarah Ann Bordley - (X), 19, Weaver, Spinster, Grimshaw Park
    Groom's Father: Thomas Hugh Bury, Overlooker
    Bride's Father: William Bordley, Weaver
    Witnesses: Henry Waring (X); Sarah Driver (X)
    Married by Certificate by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Notes: [Marriage was entered by Banns then corrected by J. C. Kershaw]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 54, Entry 108
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 9 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Howson - (X), 27, Grinder, Bachelor, Turner Lane
Margaret Willams - 20, Winder, Spinster, Lark Hill
    Groom's Father: John Howson, Warehouseman
    Bride's Father: John Willams, Pensioner
    Witnesses: Henry Farren; Alice Kingston
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 55, Entry 109
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 9 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Holden - (X), 38, Labourer, Bachelor, Lower Darwen
Maria Taylor - (X), 36, Weaver, Widow, Pickup Bank
    Groom's Father: William Holden, Labourer
    Bride's Father: John Taylor, Weaver
    Witnesses: James Entwistle (X); Jane Holden (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Notes: [The bride's abode was entered as Lower Darwen, crosse out, corrected to Pickup Bank
               and initialled R. M.]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 55, Entry 110
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 9 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Robert Finch - 46, Brick-layer, Widower, Eanam
Maria Tattersall - 39, Widow, Eanam
    Groom's Father: John Finch, Brick-layer
    Bride's Father: William Duxbury, Porter
    Witnesses: George Thompson; Isabella Cunliffe (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 56, Entry 111
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 9 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Peter Walkden - (X), 27, Weaver, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Ann Hoghton - (X), 24, Winder, Spinster, Tockholes
    Groom's Father: Thomas Walkden, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Henry Hoghton, Weaver
    Witnesses: John Hosfield (X); Jane Hoghton (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 56, Entry 112
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 9 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Hindle - (X), 20, Weaver, Bachelor, Bank Top
Mary Ann Reed - (X), 19, Weaver, Spinster, Greaves St.
    Groom's Father: James Hindle, Engine-tenter
    Bride's Father: Richard Reed, Labourer
    Witnesses: Edward Hindle (X); Jane Hargreaves (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 57, Entry 113
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 9 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Ainsworth - (X), 22, Piecer, Bachelor, Higher Eanam
Ellen Dewhurst - (X), 25, Piecer, Spinster, Higher Eanam
    Groom's Father: Miles Ainsworth, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Andrew Dewhurst, Labourer
    Witnesses: Andrew Dewhurst (X); Elizabeth Isherwood (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 57, Entry 114
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 9 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Benjamin Kay - 25, Weaver, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Nancy Dobson - (X), 24, Weaver, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: John Kay, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Abram Dobson, Sizer
    Witnesses: John Sanderson; Sarah Ann Dobson (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Notes: [Nancy entered under bride's father's name, crossed out, corrected to Abram and initialled
               (R. M.)]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 58, Entry 115
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 9 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Taylor - (X), 20, Collier, Bachelor, Pickup Bank
Margaret Houghton - (X), 20, Weaver, Spinster, Pickup Bank
    Groom's Father: George Taylor, Collier
    Bride's Father: Edmund Houghton, Weaver
    Witnesses: George Taylor (X); Mary Yates (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 58, Entry 116
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 9 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Benjamin Marsden - 34, Card Master, Widower, Wensley Fold
Sarah Ann Mills - (X), 24, Spinster, Rochdale
    Groom's Father: Joshua Marsden, Card Master
    Bride's Father: John Mills, Inn-keeper
    Witnesses: Robert Thornton; Ann Jane Thornton (X)
    Married by Certificate by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 59, Entry 117
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 9 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Henry Sharples - (X), 22, Labourer, Bachelor, Limbrick
Frances Price - (X), 21, Servant, Spinster, Limbrick
    Groom's Father: John Sharples, Joiner
    Bride's Father: John Price, Tanner
    Witnesses: John Sharples (X); Ellen Armstead (X)
    Married by Certificate by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 59, Entry 118
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 9 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Mather - (X), 22, Collier, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Jane Harwood - (X), 19, Weaver, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: Thomas Mather, Collier
    Bride's Father: Edmund Harwood, Collier
    Witnesses: James Pilkington; Ann Marsden (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 60, Entry 119
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 9 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Eatough - 21, Piecer, Bachelor, Waterloo
Betty Catterall - (X), 21, Weaver, Spinster, Waterloo
    Groom's Father: Thomas Eatough, Tallow Chandler
    Bride's Father: Garsden Catterall, Loomer
    Witnesses: Richard Geary (X); Phebe Geary (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 60, Entry 120
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 9 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Henry Proctor - 20, Weaver, Bachelor, North Gate
Phebe Leaver - (X), 22, Weaver, Spinster, Grimshaw Park
    Groom's Father: Henry Proctor, Shoe-maker
    Bride's Father: John Leaver, Loomer
    Witnesses: Thomas Hodgson; Betty Leaver (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 61, Entry 121
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 9 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Hindle - (X), 35, Weaver, Widower, Grimshaw Park
Mary Brooks - (X), 26, Weaver, Widow, Grimshaw Park
    Groom's Father: William Hindle, Twister
    Bride's Father: David Brooks, Shoe-maker
    Witnesses: Robert Leaver (X); Martha Bolton (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 61, Entry 122
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 9 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Lawrence Tomlinson - 20, Weaver, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Lucy Bury - (X), 22, Winder, Spinster, Livesey Fold
    Groom's Father: Thomas Tomlinson, Crofter
    Bride's Father: William Bury, Weaver
    Witnesses: Thomas Gillibrand (X); Agnes Edmundson (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 62, Entry 123
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 9 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Shorrock - (X), 23, Banksman, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Frances Chadwick - (X), 21, Weaver, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: William Shorrock, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Jonathan Chadwick, Machine Printer
    Witnesses: Thomas Fish (X); Esther Clark (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 62, Entry 124
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 9 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Miller - (X), 20, Weaver, Bachelor, Livesey
Mary Turner - (X), 23, Weaver, Spinster, Lower Darwen
    Groom's Father: James Miller, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Richard Turner, Farmer
    Witnesses: David Cowell; Elizabeth Taylor (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 63, Entry 125
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 9 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Parker - 20, Weaver, Bachelor, Bent St.
Ann Sandford - (X), 22, Weaver, Spinster, Snig Brook
    Groom's Father: Michael Parker, Weaver
    Bride's Father: William Sandford, Weaver
    Witnesses: William Gifford; Ann Willacy (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 63, Entry 126
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 9 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Roger Hirst - (X), 25, Collier, Bachelor, Grimshaw Park
Mary Marsden - (X), 22, Weaver, Spinster, Grimshaw Park
    Groom's Father: Roger Hirst, Weaver
    Bride's Father: James Marsden, Joiner
    Witnesses: Emanuel Howarth (X); Ann Lorrison (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 64, Entry 127
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 9 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
George Lowther - 20, Shoe-maker, Bachelor, School St.
Nancy Knowles - 19, Winder, Spinster, High St.
    Groom's Father: Henry Lowther, Ostler
    Bride's Father: Charles Knowles, Joiner
    Witnesses: William Henry Whalley; Alice Stephenson (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 64, Entry 128
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 11 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Taylor - 24, Musician, Bachelor, Blackburn
Catherine Quin - (X), 22, Confectioner, Spinster, Blackburn
    Groom's Father: Joseph Taylor, Brush-maker
    Bride's Father: James Quin, Confectioner
    Witnesses: Henry Smith (X); Jane Elton (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 65, Entry 129
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 11 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Standing - 40, Labourer, Bachelor, Brunswick St.
Ann Whitwell - 36, Servant, Spinster, Brunswick St.
    Groom's Father: John Standing, Carter
    Bride's Father: George Whitwell, Labourer
    Witnesses: Richard Thistlethwaite (X); Betsy Moss (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 65, Entry 130
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 12 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Eccles Eccles - 36, Overlooker, Widower, Over Darwen
Rose Orrell - (X), 30, Weaver, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: James Eccles, Barber
    Bride's Father: John Orrell, Gardener
    Witnesses: John Duxbury; Ellen Marsden (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 66, Entry 131
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 14 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Barton - 28, Farmer, Bachelor, Livesey Hall
Isabella Walker - (X), 30, Spinster, Little Harwood
    Groom's Father: Hugh Barton, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Walker, Farmer
    Witnesses: John Pilkington; Mary Elder
    Married by Licence by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 66, Entry 132
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 15 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Sharples - (X), 22, Piecer, Bachelor, Kay St.
Ellen Edmundson - (X), 19, Rover, Spinster, Merchant St.
    Groom's Father: Robert Sharples, Spinner
    Bride's Father: William Edmundson, Spinner
    Witnesses: Thomas Charnock (X); Hannah Bond (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 67, Entry 133
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 15 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Farraday - 26, Shoe-maker, Bachelor, North Gate
Mary Ann Haydock - (X), 25, Weaver, Spinster, Limbrick
    Bride's Father: John Haydock, Grocer
    Witnesses: Abraham Haydock; Elizabeth Fielding
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Notes: [Groom's Father unnamed]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 67, Entry 134
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 17 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Galtrie Quick - 28, Surveyor of Taxes, Bachelor, Pontefract
Anne Moore - 25, Spinster, Montague St.
    Groom's Father: John Franie Quick, Surgeon
    Bride's Father: Samuel Moore, Post-master
    Witnesses: John S. Walkden; Catherine Quick
    Married by Licence by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 68, Entry 135
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 18 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Topling - 31, Hosier, Bachelor, Manchester
Emma Chadwick - 23, Spinster, Blackburn
    Groom's Father: Thomas Topling, Merchant
    Bride's Father: Thomas Barker Chadwick, Portrait Painter
    Witnesses: Thos. B. Chadwick; Mary Hacking Chadwick
    Married by Licence by Thos. Sharples Offg. Minr.
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 68, Entry 136
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 19 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Whalley - 25, Book-keeper, Bachelor, Park Road
Mary Markland - 21, Spinster, Park Road
    Groom's Father: Thomas Whalley, Inn-keeper
    Bride's Father: Joseph Markland, Engineer
    Witnesses: William Whalley; Martha Markland
    Married by Licence by Thos. Sharples Offg. Minr.
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 69, Entry 137
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 19 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Whittaker - 30, Farmer, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Ellen Pickering - 25, Spinster, Lower Darwen
    Groom's Father: Lawrence Whittaker, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Pickering, Farmer
    Witnesses: Thomas Whittaker; Margaret Pickering
    Married by Licence by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 69, Entry 138
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 19 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Shorrock - (X), 23, Labourer, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Esther Townley - (X), 22, Weaver, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: James Shorrock, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Andrew Townley, Farmer
    Witnesses: Ralph Almond (X); Margaret Jane Shorrock (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 70, Entry 139
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 21 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Baron - 20, Quarryman, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Alice Brandwood - (X), 18, Weaver, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: Edmund Baron, Labourer
    Bride's Father: John Brandwood, Quarryman
    Witnesses: John Brandwood; Margaret Baron (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 70, Entry 140
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 22 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Sharples - 19, Weaver, Bachelor, Mellor Brow
Catharine Ainsworth - (X), 22, Weaver, Spinster, Mellor Brow
    Groom's Father: Henry Sharples, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Benjamin Ainsworth, Weaver
    Witnesses: John Sharples; Mary Sharples
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 71, Entry 141
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 23 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
George Duerden - (X), 21, Weaver, Bachelor, Bank Top
Maria Duerden - (X), 30, Carder, Spinster, Livesey Row
    Bride's Father: Joseph Duerden, Printer
    Witnesses: George Schofield; Mary Ann Scholes (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Notes: [Groom's Father unnamed]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 71, Entry 142
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 28 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
George Kershaw - 24, Mason, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Sarah Almond - (X), 22, Paper Sorter, Spinster, Lower Darwen
    Groom's Father: Thomas Kershaw, Blacksmith
    Bride's Father: Henry Almond, Size Maker
    Witnesses: John Nuttall; Mary Almond (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 72, Entry 143
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 29 Apr 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Astley - 20, Weaver, Bachelor, Snig Brook
Betty Counsel - 22, Weaver, Spinster, Nova Scotia
    Groom's Father: John Astley, Collector of rents
    Bride's Father: Richard Counsel, Gardener
    Witnesses: George Dewhurst; Alice Ormrod (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 72, Entry 144
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 4 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Edward Cullen - (X), 20, Stripper, Bachelor, Cleaver St.
Nancy Bolton - (X), 21, Cotton Rover, Spinster, Cleaver St.
    Groom's Father: John Cullen, Labourer
    Bride's Father: John Bolton, Labourer
    Witnesses: Thomas Burke (X); Ann Harrison (X)
    Married by Certificate by Richard Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 73, Entry 145
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 5 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Halliwell - 26, Mason, Bachelor, North Gate
Mary Leeming - (X), 23, Servant, Spinster, Strawberry Banks
    Groom's Father: Thomas Halliwell, Miller
    Bride's Father: William Leeming, Farmer
    Witnesses: Henry Collinson; Jane Chadwick (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 73, Entry 146
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 6 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Dinsdale Cottam - 27, Cut-looker, Widower, Brook House
Mary Tasker - 29, Weaver, Spinster, Brook House
    Groom's Father: Thomas Cottam, Warehouseman
    Bride's Father: William Tasker, Labourer
    Witnesses: William Howarth; Mary Hindle (X)
    Married by Certificate by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 74, Entry 147
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 7 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Richard Roscoe - 45, Weaver, Widower, Lane Ends
Ann Parker - (X), 35, Dress-maker, Widow, William Henry Street
    Groom's Father: William Roscoe, Weaver
    Bride's Father: John Hamer, Miller
    Witnesses: James Haworth; Joseph Clayton (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 74, Entry 148
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 8 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Walmsley - (X), 21, Piecer, Bachelor, Grimshaw Park
Ellen Kenyon - (X), 20, Rover, Spinster, Nova Scotia
    Groom's Father: John Walmsley, Spinner
    Bride's Father: John Kenyon, Steam Tenter
    Witnesses: John Sharples (X); Elizabeth Haworth (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 75, Entry 149
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 9 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Rigby - of full age, Book-keeper, Bachelor, Anvil Street Larkhill
Ann Lancaster - of full age, Spinster, Anvil Street Larkhill
    Groom's Father: Thomas Rigby, Carrier
    Bride's Father: George Sagar, Joiner
    Witnesses: William Rigby; Anne Guest
    Married by Licence by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Notes: [The bride's father's name and occupation are crossed and Corrected by J. C. K. entered]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 75, Entry 150
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 10 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Townend, Gentleman - 32, Bachelor, Lime Field Blackburn
Elizabeth Smithies - 19, Spinster, Strawberry Bank Blackburn
    Groom's Father: John Townend, Yeoman
    Bride's Father: Richard Smithies, Miller
    Witnesses: James Smithies; Christopher Tattersall
    Married by Licence by William Hartley Offng. Minister
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 76, Entry 151
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 10 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Mercer - 21, Weaver, Bachelor, Canal Street
Mary Ann Holgate - (X), 25, Weaver, Spinster, Canal Street
    Groom's Father: Lawrence Mercer, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Henry Holgate, Weaver
    Witnesses: Robert Holgate; Jane Mercer (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 76, Entry 152
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 12 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Heap - 25, Weaver, Bachelor, Pickup Bank
Alice Aspin - (X), 23, Weaver, Spinster, Lower Darwen
    Groom's Father: Edmund Heap, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Edmund Aspin, Weaver
    Witnesses: John Gregory (X); Ann Aspin (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 77, Entry 153
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 12 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Jeremiah Taylor - 21, Tailor, Bachelor, Pickup Bank
Mary Howarth - (X), 21, Weaver, Spinster, Bank Fold
    Groom's Father: George Taylor, Collier
    Bride's Father: Thomas Howarth, Weaver
    Witnesses: George Taylor (X); Ann Howarth (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 77, Entry 154
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 13 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Newton Clark - 20, Piecer, Bachelor, Further Gate
Maria Entwistle - (X), 22, Weaver, Spinster, Further Gate
    Groom's Father: Thomas Clark, Spinner
    Bride's Father: Richard Entwistle, Spinner
    Witnesses: Joshua Nuttall; Catharine Nuttall (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 78, Entry 155
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 13 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Richard Parkinson - 23, Piecer, Bachelor, Copy Street Eanam
Rachel Fish - (X), 21, Weaver, Spinster, Further Gate
    Groom's Father: William Parkinson, Printer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Fish, Carter
    Witnesses: Thomas Fish; Ann Wilkinson (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 78, Entry 156
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 14 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William John Latham - (X), 29, Weaver, Bachelor, Byrom St.
Mercy Nelmes - 33, Weaver, Spinster, Byrom St.
    Groom's Father: James Latham, Weaver
    Bride's Father: James Nelmes, Labourer
    Witnesses: Ann Broadbent (X); Ammon Broadbent
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 79, Entry 157
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 17 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Samuel Hall - 30, Porter Merchant, Bachelor, Clayton St.
Hannah Williams - 26, Housekeeper, Spinster, Church St.
    Groom's Father: Samuel Hall, Inspector
    Bride's Father: Daniel Williams, Minister
    Witnesses: George Wood; Jane Wood
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 79, Entry 158
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 18 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Benjamin Morris - 23, Weaver, Bachelor, Pleck Gate
Margaret Hartley - 20, Weaver, Spinster, Toddy
    Groom's Father: John Morris, Weaver
    Bride's Father: William Hartley, Weaver
    Witnesses: William Moston (X); Betty Fielden
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 80, Entry 159
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 19 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Kenyon - 22, Weaver, Bachelor, Livesey
Betty Thompson - (X), 24, Weaver, Spinster, Livesey
    Groom's Father: Lawrence Kenyon, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Richard Thompson, Weaver
    Witnesses: John Kenyon; Alice Southward (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 80, Entry 160
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 19 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Grimshaw - 22, Piecer, Bachelor, Longfield St.
Alice Marsden - (X), 22, Rover, Spinster, Lark Hill
    Groom's Father: James Grimshaw, Butcher
    Bride's Father: David Marsden, Spinner
    Witnesses: Richard Marsden (X); Jane Grimshaw (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 81, Entry 161
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 19 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Riding - (X), 21, Piecer, Bachelor, Kemp St.
Ellen Wilkinson - (X), 30, Weaver, Spinster, Kemp St.
    Groom's Father: Thomas Riding, Loomer
    Bride's Father: John Wilkinson, Weaver
    Witnesses: Thomas Grime; Jane Wilkinson (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 81, Entry 162
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 19 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Henry Neville - (X), 19, Weaver, Bachelor, Frederick St.
Alice Dodson - (X), 19, Weaver, Spinster, Frederick St.
    Groom's Father: Moses Neville, Labourer
    Bride's Father: James Dodson, Blacksmith
    Witnesses: Edward Smith (X); Jane Duckworth (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 82, Entry 163
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 19 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Cross - 21, Piecer, Bachelor, Heywood
Alice Weston - (X), 20, Warper, Spinster, Eccles St.
    Groom's Father: George Cross, Spinner
    Bride's Father: Enoch Weston, Joiner
    Witnesses: William Bass; Jane Farnworth
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 82, Entry 164
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 22 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Joseph Parker - 21, Master Shoemaker, Bachelor, North Gate
Sarah Jane Stirrup - 24, Warper, Spinster, Mary Ann Street
    Groom's Father: Lawrence Parker, Farmer
    Bride's Father: William Stirrup, Stationer
    Witnesses: John Constantine; Selina Stirrup (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 83, Entry 165
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 23 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Edmundson - 22, Mechanic, Bachelor, Nova Scotia
Selina Boothman - 21, Winder, Spinster, Carr Lane
    Groom's Father: Richard Edmundson, Labourer
    Bride's Father: William Boothman, Joiner
    Witnesses: Nicholas Whitaker; Ann Whitaker (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 83, Entry 166
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 24 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Henry Ibbotson - 29, Stone-mason, Bachelor, Bank Top Blackburn
Anne Raby - 29, Spinster, Hothersall
    Groom's Father: Robert Ibbotson, Stone-mason
    Bride's Father: James Raby, Farmer
    Witnesses: John Shaw; James Raby
    Married by Licence by Thos. Sharples Offg. Minr.
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 84, Entry 167
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 26 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Kenyon - 26, Weaver, Bachelor, Snig Brook
Ann Haworth - (X), 23, Weaver, Spinster, Old Square
    Groom's Father: Lawrence Kenyon, Gardener
    Bride's Father: William Haworth, Labourer
    Witnesses: William Haworth; Sarah Hayhurst
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 84, Entry 168
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 26 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Samuel Hargreaves - (X), 24, Weaver, Bachelor, Nova Scotia
Hannah Almond - (X), 21, Weaver, Spinster, Nova Scotia
    Groom's Father: Joseph Hargreaves, Pensioner
    Bride's Father: John Almond, Brewer
    Witnesses: Joseph Hargreaves (X); Margaret Abbott (X)
    Married by Banns by John Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 85, Entry 169
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 26 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Marsden - (X), 21, Weaver, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Rachel Harwood - (X), 21, Weaver, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: John Marsden, Weaver
    Bride's Father: John Harwood, Labourer
    Witnesses: Joseph Walsh (X); Sarah Harwood (X)
    Married by Banns by John Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 85, Entry 170
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 26 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Joseph Reynolds - (X), 39, Spinner, Widower, Further Gate
Martha Mellish - (X), 49, Winder, Widow, Further Gate
    Groom's Father: John Reynolds, Painter
    Witnesses: James Thompson (X); Mary Rose (X)
    Married by Banns by John Rushton Vicar
    Notes: [Bride's Father unnamed]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 86, Entry 171
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 26 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Marsden - (X), 21, Piecer, Bachelor, Livesey
Alice Hargreaves - (X), 24, Weaver, Spinster, Livesey
    Groom's Father: Richard Marsden, Loomer
    Bride's Father: John Hargreaves, Loomer
    Witnesses: Richard Lucas; Mary Witton (X)
    Married by Banns by John Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 86, Entry 172
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 26 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Abraham Pickup - 27, Weaver, Widower, Livesey
Susannah Shaw - (X), 20, Weaver, Spinster, Livesey
    Groom's Father: William Pickup, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Jeremiah Shaw, Stonemason
    Witnesses: Joshua Shaw (X); Mary Anne Shaw (X)
    Married by Banns by John Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 87, Entry 173
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 26 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
George Sunner - (X), 21, Weaver, Bachelor, Tockholes
Margaret Smith - (X), 21, Piecer, Spinster, Tockholes
    Groom's Father: Thomas Sunner, Drawer-in
    Bride's Father: James Smith, Labourer
    Witnesses: Thomas Aspin (X); Mary Seed (X)
    Married by Banns by John Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 87, Entry 174
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 26 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Wade - 26, Weaver, Bachelor, Lower Darwen
Hannah Longworth - (X), 26, Winder, Spinster, Lower Darwen
    Groom's Father: Amos Wade, Beer-seller
    Bride's Father: Thomas Longworth, Weaver
    Witnesses: James Moulding (X); Alice Longworth (X)
    Married by Banns by John Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 88, Entry 175
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 26 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Gibson - (X), 28, Weaver, Widower, Copy Nook
Ann Whitehead - (X), 26, Weaver, Widow, Further Gate
    Groom's Father: Henry Gibson, Boatsman
    Bride's Father: James Brotherton, Labourer
    Witnesses: William Yates; Alice Yates (X)
    Married by Banns by John Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 88, Entry 176
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 26 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Almond - (X), 21, Weaver, Bachelor, Kemp Street
Jane Lang - (X), 21, Weaver, Spinster, Kemp Street
    Groom's Father: Cuthbert Almond, Labourer
    Bride's Father: James Lang, Loomer
    Witnesses: James Ramsbottom (X); Alice Holden (X)
    Married by Banns by John Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 89, Entry 177
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 26 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Joseph Shorrock - 24, Weaver, Bachelor, Kemp Street
Nancy Lang - (X), 22, Weaver, Spinster, Kemp Street
    Groom's Father: Richard Shorrock, Cotton-mixer
    Bride's Father: James Lang, Loomer
    Witnesses: John Riley (X); Alice Almond
    Married by Banns by John Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 89, Entry 178
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 26 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Denial - 21, Moulder, Bachelor, Little Peel
Jane Brierly - (X), 20, Slubber, Spinster, Wensley Fold
    Groom's Father: Joseph Denial, Moulder
    Bride's Father: Nathaniel Brierly, Slater
    Witnesses: Henry Hindle (X); Ann Shorrock (X)
    Married by Banns by John Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 90, Entry 179
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 26 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Pilkington - (X), 22, Weaver, Bachelor, Addison Street
Mary Riley - (X), 23, Winder, Spinster, Sharples Street
    Groom's Father: Samuel Pilkington, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Robert Riley, Stonemason
    Witnesses: Francis Aspin; Elizabeth Seed (X)
    Married by Banns by John Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 90, Entry 180
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 26 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
George Farnworth - (X), 20, Moulder, Bachelor, Mount Pleasant
Mary Ellen Richmond - (X), 20, Weaver, Spinster, Back Frances Ann St.
    Groom's Father: George Farnworth, Moulder
    Bride's Father: Andrew Richmond, Labourer
    Witnesses: James Yates; Mary Ellen Smith (X)
    Married by Banns by John Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 91, Entry 181
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 26 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Joseph Taylor - 20, Weaver, Bachelor, Copy Nook
Mary Ann Briggs - 20, Weaver, Spinster, Copy Nook
    Groom's Father: Joseph Taylor, Spinner
    Bride's Father: Richard Briggs, Spinner
    Witnesses: George Emmit; Catherine Eden (X)
    Married by Banns by John Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 91, Entry 182
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 27 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Joseph Walker - of full age, Farmer, Bachelor, Little Harwood
Alice Leaver - of full age, Spinster, Little Harwood
    Groom's Father: Thomas Walker, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Leaver, Farmer
    Witnesses: Joseph Charnley; Ann Leaver
    Married by Licence by John Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 92, Entry 183
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 27 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Immanuel Haworth - (X), 23, Collier, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Ann Lawrenson - (X), 25, Weaver, Spinster, Sough
    Groom's Father: Richard Haworth, Collier
    Bride's Father: James Lawrenson, Loomer
    Witnesses: Roger Hirst (X); Mary Eskie (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 92, Entry 184
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 27 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Smith - (X), 21, Sweep, Bachelor, Middle Croft
Lettice Longworth - (X), 23, Weaver, Spinster, Limbrick
    Bride's Father: John Longworth, Labourer
    Witnesses: William Pilkington (X); Elizabeth Longworth (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Notes: [Groom's Father unnamed]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 93, Entry 185
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 27 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Fairbrother - (X), 28, Piecer, Bachelor, Grave Street
Elizabeth Hall - (X), 28, Carder, Spinster, Foundry Street Nova Scotia
    Groom's Father: Jonathan Fairbrother, Carder
    Bride's Father: William Hall, Ship Carpenter
    Witnesses: Thomas Tindsley (X); Jane Wilson (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 93, Entry 186
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 27 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Holden - 19, Paper Stainer, Bachelor, Hodson Street
Sarah Dooley - (X), 21, Weaver, Spinster, Folly Well Street
    Groom's Father: William Holden, Block-printer
    Bride's Father: Charles Dooley, Mechanic
    Witnesses: James Hall; Selina Walsh (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 94, Entry 187
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 27 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Wilkinson - 24, Weaver, Bachelor, Bury Street Over Darwen
Betty Edge - (X), 22, Winder, Spinster, Green Street
    Groom's Father: Joseph Wilkinson, Tailor
    Bride's Father: George Edge, Barber
    Witnesses: William Cooper; Ann Edge (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 94, Entry 188
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 28 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Henry Knowles - 27, Weaver, Widower, Higher Barn
Alice Whalley - 24, Grocer, Spinster, Shier Brow
    Groom's Father: John Knowles, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Harry Whalley, Grocer
    Witnesses: William Knowles; Nancy Whalley
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 95, Entry 189
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 28 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Cooper - 21, Brick-layer, Bachelor, Brunswick St.
Elizabeth Houghton - (X), 19, Weaver, Spinster, Brunswick St.
    Groom's Father: Henry Cooper, Bricklayer
    Bride's Father: Edward Houghton, Ostler
    Witnesses: William Cannon?; Jane Hesketh (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 95, Entry 190
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 28 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Kenyon - 20, Weaver, Bachelor, Further Gate
Hannah Whalley - (X), 20, Weaver, Spinster, Copy Nook
    Groom's Father: William Kenyon, Weaver
    Bride's Father: William Whalley, Weaver
    Witnesses: Peter Duxbury; Martha Kenyon (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 96, Entry 191
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 28 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Pemberton - (X), 21, Weaver, Bachelor, Daisyfield
Ellen Brocklehurst - (X), 19, Weaver, Spinster, Syke St.
    Groom's Father: John Pemberton, Loomer
    Bride's Father: John Brocklehurst, Porter
    Witnesses: Jonathan Pemberton (X); Alice Pemberton (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 96, Entry 192
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 28 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Luke Cook - (X), 21, Mechanic, Bachelor, Hannah St.
Elizabeth Pickup - (X), 19, Weaver, Spinster, Forrest St.
    Groom's Father: William Cook, Loomer
    Bride's Father: James Pickup, Watchman
    Witnesses: Daniel Tomlinson; Martha Cook (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 97, Entry 193
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 28 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Sourbutts - 21, Labourer, Bachelor, Sunderland Hall
Alice Kenyon - (X), 21, Weaver, Spinster, Balderstone
    Groom's Father: William Sourbutts, Weaver
    Bride's Father: William Kenyon, Weaver
    Witnesses: George Moss; Mary Sourbutts (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 97, Entry 194
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 28 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Benjamin Fletcher - 22, Weaver, Bachelor, Ramsgrave
Elizabeth Hargreaves - (X), 22, Servant, Spinster, Altham
    Groom's Father: John Fletcher, Farmer
    Bride's Father: James Hargreaves, Farmer
    Witnesses: James Hindle; Margaret Fletcher (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 98, Entry 195
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 30 May 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Absolom Marsh - (X), 36, Weaver, Widower, Team Barn
Hannah Walsh - (X), 28, Weaver, Spinster, Workhouse
    Groom's Father: John Marsh, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Thomas Walsh, Weaver
    Witnesses: Richard Lassie (X); Margaret Riley (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 98, Entry 196
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 2 Jun 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Atkinson - 39, Stone-mason, Widower, Nabb Lane
Jane Eccles - (X), 37, Washer woman, Widow, Nova Scotia
    Groom's Father: John Atkinson, Mason
    Bride's Father: Thomas Halliwell, Labourer
    Witnesses: William Court; Jane Heath (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 99, Entry 197
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 9 Jun 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Lang - 20, Weaver, Bachelor, Copy Nook
Maria Calister - (X), 19, Weaver, Spinster, Grimshaw Park
    Bride's Father: Robert Calister, Tailor
    Witnesses: James Sharples (X); Elizabeth Calister (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 99, Entry 198
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 10 Jun 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Hartley - (X), 40, Weaver, Widower, Toddy Lane Ends
Betty Sharples - (X), 40, Housekeeper, Widow, Byrom St.
    Groom's Father: Christopher Hartley, Farmer
    Bride's Father: James Place, Weaver
    Witnesses: Joseph Bolton (X); Mary Bolton (X)
    Married by Certificate by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 100, Entry 199
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 10 Jun 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John McMaramanaman - (X), 21, Piecer, Bachelor, King Street
Catharine Kairns - (X), 20, Carder, Spinster, King Street
    Groom's Father: John McMaramanaman, Butcher
    Bride's Father: Michael Kairns, Hawker
    Witnesses: Joseph Fenton (X); Ellen Fenton (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 100, Entry 200
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 14 Jun 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Taylor - 31, Overlooker, Bachelor, Accrington
Mary Smith - (X), 36, Inn-keeper, Widow, Blakey Moor
    Groom's Father: James Taylor, Cotton Manufacturer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Smith, Inn-keeper
    Witnesses: Stephen Farmer; Nancy Farmer (X)
    Married by Licence by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 101, Entry 201
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 16 Jun 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Bordley - 50, Weaver, Widower, Friday St.
Alice Hardman - (X), 42, Weaver, Spinster, Friday St.
    Groom's Father: Francis Bordley, Market-looker
    Bride's Father: James Hardman, Carter
    Witnesses: William Entwistle (X); Mary Entwistle (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 101, Entry 202
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 16 Jun 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Charles Cottam - 21, Plumber & Glazier, Bachelor, Brookhouse
Sarah Ann Graham - (X), 21, Weaver, Spinster, Wrigley St.
    Groom's Father: Thomas Cottam, Cut looker
    Bride's Father: David Graham, Engineer
    Witnesses: Henry Hitchen; Ellen Cottam (X)
    Married by Certificate by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 102, Entry 203
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 17 Jun 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Tomlinson - (X), 21, Joiner, Bachelor, Penny Street
Susannah Fielden - (X), 21, Weaver, Spinster, Folly Well Street
    Groom's Father: John Tomlinson, Joiner
    Bride's Father: James Fielden, Clogger
    Witnesses: Fielden Carus (X); Ann Mullineaux
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 102, Entry 204
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 19 Jun 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Joshua Hewlett Payne - 29, Saddler, Bachelor, Union Street
Alice Westall - 30, Servant, Spinster, St. Albans
    Groom's Father: William Payne, Tailor
    Bride's Father: William Westall, Farmer
    Witnesses: William Shaw; Mary Shaw
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 103, Entry 205
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 23 Jun 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Jackson - 18, Weaver, Bachelor, Anvil St.
Jane Bolton - (X), 23, Weaver, Spinster, Further Gate
    Groom's Father: William Jackson, Mechanic
    Bride's Father: William Bolton, Weaver
    Witnesses: Henry Bolton; Mary Bolton (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 103, Entry 206
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 23 Jun 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Aspin - (X), 22, Piecer, Bachelor, Moorgate Fold
Rhoda Hartley - (X), 23, Rover, Spinster, Heywood
    Groom's Father: John Aspin, Labourer
    Bride's Father: George Hartley, Labourer
    Witnesses: Joseph Edwards; Frances Felloss (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 104, Entry 207
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 23 Jun 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Timothy Kay - 22, Blacksmith, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Alice Walsh - (X), 22, Stitcher, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: John Kay, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Robert Walsh, Labourer
    Witnesses: Whittaker Walsh; Mary Almond (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 104, Entry 208
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 23 Jun 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Lawrence Bury - 20, Weaver, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Elizabeth Waddicor - (X), 20, Weaver, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: Edmund Bury, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Edmund Waddicor, Stonemason
    Witnesses: John Waddicor; Margaret Baron (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 105, Entry 209
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 23 Jun 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Ramsbottom - (X), 45, Loomer, Widower, Richmond Hill
Mary Walsh - (X), 46, Widow, Brookhouse
    Groom's Father: Richard Ramsbottom, Soldier
    Bride's Father: John Hollis, Labourer
    Witnesses: Robert Grimshaw (X); Ann Counsel (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 105, Entry 210
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 24 Jun 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Holden - (X), 22, Weaver, Bachelor, Four Lane Ends
Margaret Walmsley - (X), 19, Weaver, Spinster, Nabb Lane
    Groom's Father: Thomas Holden, Weaver
    Bride's Father: William Walmsley, Labourer
    Witnesses: James Maudsley; Ellen Bullen (X)
    Married by Licence by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 106, Entry 211
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 25 Jun 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Devonport - (X), 55, Weaver, Widower, Knoll Fold
Ann Jones - 54, Dress-maker, Spinster, Eccles Hill
    Groom's Father: James Devonport, Labourer
    Bride's Father: William Jones, Farmer
    Witnesses: Robert Jackson (X); Betty Jackson (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 106, Entry 212
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 26 Jun 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Sagar - of full age, Watchmaker, Bachelor, Church Street
Betty Pickup - of full age, Spinster, King William Street
    Groom's Father: John Sagar, Watchmaker
    Bride's Father: John Pickup, Draper
    Witnesses: Thomas Sagar; William Pickup
    Married by Licence by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 107, Entry 213
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 28 Jun 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Jacob Tomlinson - 24, Weaver, Bachelor, Brookhouse
Alice Loynds - 22, Confectioner, Spinster, Penny Street
    Groom's Father: Nicholas Tomlinson, Taper
    Bride's Father: Edward Loynds, Shoe-maker
    Witnesses: Henry Hitchen; Ellen Cottam (X)
    Married by Certificate by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 107, Entry 214
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 30 Jun 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Robert Aspin - (X), 30, Overlooker, Bachelor, Lower Darwen
Betty Bury - (X), 30, Slubber, Widow, Lower Darwen
    Groom's Father: Ralph Aspin, Labourer
    Bride's Father: James Holden, Labourer
    Witnesses: James Grime; Jane Grime (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 108, Entry 215
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 30 Jun 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Clegg - 27, Warper, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Mary Howarth - (X), 27, Weaver, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: Harrison Clegg, Carter
    Bride's Father: Thomas Howarth, Soldier
    Witnesses: Richard Entwistle (X); Phoebe Marsden (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 108, Entry 216
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 1 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Murdock - 40, Spinning Master, Widower, Bottom Gate
Alice Shaw - 30, Winder, Spinster, Moor Street
    Groom's Father: William Murdock, Spinner
    Bride's Father: Elijah Shaw, Blacksmith
    Witnesses: John Lithgow; Isabella Cunliffe (X)
    Married by Certificate by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 109, Entry 217
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 2 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Richard Robinson - 19, Spinner, Bachelor, Nova Scotia
Alice Whittaker - (X), 18, Weaver, Spinster, Grimshaw Park
    Groom's Father: Thomas Robinson, Carter
    Witnesses: William Battersby; Elizabeth Robinson (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Notes: [Bride's Father unnamed]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 109, Entry 218
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 2 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Thompson - 21, Shoe-maker, Bachelor, Brookhouse
Maria Howarth - (X), 25, Winder, Spinster, Brookhouse
    Groom's Father: Thomas Thompson, Weaver
    Bride's Father: John Howarth, Grocer
    Witnesses: Eli Harrison; Elizabeth Watson
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 110, Entry 219
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 2 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Richardson - (X), 21, Tailor, Bachelor, Adelaide Street
Mary Martha Weston - (X), 26, Weaver, Spinster, Blakey Moor
    Groom's Father: William Richardson, Tailor
    Bride's Father: John Weston, Mason
    Witnesses: Scott South; Selina Hacking (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 110, Entry 220
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 2 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Eddleston - (X), of full age, Labourer, Bachelor, Clayton-le-Dale
Alice Howarth - (X), of full age, Weaver, Spinster, Clayton-le-Dale
    Groom's Father: Stephen Eddleston, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Matthew Howarth, Labourer
    Witnesses: Nicholas Eddleston; Ann Ormrod (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 111, Entry 221
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 6 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Cooper - (X), 23, Piecer, Bachelor, Clayton Street
Alice Aspin - (X), 22, Weaver, Spinster, Grimshaw Park
    Groom's Father: Thomas Cooper, Sizer
    Bride's Father: James Aspin, Labourer
    Witnesses: John Eccles (X); Ellen Eccles (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 111, Entry 222
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 8 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Thompson - 23, Mason, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Mary Ann Eccles - (X), 21, Weaver, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: William Thompson, Mechanic
    Bride's Father: James Eccles, Mill-wright
    Witnesses: Thomas Ashworth; Mary Thompson
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 112, Entry 223
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 8 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Walmsley - (X), 23, Blacksmith, Bachelor, Anvil Street
Alice Hayhurst - (X), 19, Maid Servant, Spinster, Moor Street
    Groom's Father: Lawrence Walmsley, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Christopher Hayhurst, Sizer
    Witnesses: Thomas Walmsley (X); Mary Evanson (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 112, Entry 224
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 8 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Duckworth - (X), 22, Weaver, Bachelor, Moor Street
Mary Keely - 18, Winder, Spinster, Moor Street
    Groom's Father: John Duckworth, Sawyer
    Bride's Father: Patrick Keely, Gardener
    Witnesses: James Birne (X); Mary Kegan (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 113, Entry 225
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 10 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Henry Turner - (X), 34, Overlooker, Bachelor, Turner Square
Lucy Duckett - (X), 30, Weaver, Widow, Turner Square
    Groom's Father: John Turner, Weaver
    Bride's Father: William Riding, Spindle Maker
    Witnesses: William Hindle; Ellen Hindle
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 113, Entry 226
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 12 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Sanderson - 24, Weaver, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Sarah Ann Townley - 22, Dress-maker, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: John Sanderson, Grocer
    Bride's Father: Michael Townley, Mason
    Witnesses: John Marsden; Elizbth. Townley
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 114, Entry 227
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 12 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Edward Unsworth - 29, Farmer, Bachelor, Livesey
Mary Ann Hodgson - (X), 21, Servant, Spinster, Clayton St.
    Groom's Father: Edward Unsworth, Labourer
    Witnesses: Oliver Fowler; Betsey Gill
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Notes: [Bride's Father unnamed]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 114, Entry 228
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 14 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Samuel Chadwick - 23, Cabinet-maker, Bachelor, Nabb Lane
Sarah Ann Kenyon - 23, Weaver, Spinster, Grimshaw Park
    Groom's Father: Samuel Chadwick, Sailor
    Bride's Father: James Kenyon, Warehouseman
    Witnesses: James Schofield; Eliza Kenyon
    Married by Licence by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 115, Entry 229
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 14 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Entwistle - (X), 23, Collier, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Betty Entwistle - (X), 17, Weaver, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: William Entwistle, Loomer
    Bride's Father: James Entwistle, Labourer
    Witnesses: William Taylor; Jane Entwistle (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 115, Entry 230
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 14 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Entwistle - 21, Weaver, Bachelor, Pickup Bank
Ann Leach - (X), 20, Winder, Spinster, Pickup Bank
    Groom's Father: John Entwistle, Weaver
    Bride's Father: James Leach, Twister
    Witnesses: Richard Shorrock (X); Sarah Shorrock (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 116, Entry 231
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 12 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Andrew Holden - 20, Grinder, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Jane Ann Alston - (X), 19, Rover, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: George Holden, Weaver
    Bride's Father: William Alston, Carder
    Witnesses: John William Day; Alice Alston (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Notes: [Date out of sequence]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 116, Entry 232
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 14 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
George Whalley - 21, Printer, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Alice Walsh - (X), 19, Weaver, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: John Whalley, Fish Monger
    Bride's Father: John Walsh, Weaver
    Witnesses: James Kay; Mary Ann Smalley (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 117, Entry 233
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 14 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Jepson - 26, Heald Knitter, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Alice Entwistle - (X), 24, Weaver, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: William Jepson, Labourer
    Bride's Father: James Entwistle, Collier
    Witnesses: Robert Chadwick; Alice Jepson (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 117, Entry 234
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 14 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Cockshutt - (X), 24, Weaver, Widower, Over Darwen
Susan Donkinson - (X), 28, Rover, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: James Cockshutt, Weaver
    Bride's Father: John Donkinson, White Limer
    Witnesses: Jonathan Gregory (X); Betty Lightbown (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 118, Entry 235
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 14 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Richard Tattersall - (X), 21, Spinner, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Margaret Briggs - (X), 21, Winder, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: Henry Tattersall, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Thurston Briggs, Weaver
    Witnesses: David Hunt; Catharine Jepson (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 118, Entry 236
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 14 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Gibson - 21, Weaver, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Alice Aspin - (X), 21, Winder, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: Thomas Gibson, Crofter
    Bride's Father: William Aspin, Collier
    Witnesses: Whittaker Walsh (X); Betsy Kay
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 119, Entry 237
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 14 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Charles Harwood - 20, Weaver, Bachelor, Pickup Bank
Sarah Ann Leach - (X), 20, Weaver, Spinster, Pickup Bank
    Groom's Father: Thomas Harwood, Mason
    Bride's Father: Thomas Leach, Plasterer
    Witnesses: Christopher Harwood (X); Betty Leach (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 119, Entry 238
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 14 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Ward - 29, Weaver, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Mary Haszey - (X), 28, Piecer, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: James Ward, Carter
    Bride's Father: William Haszey, Spinner
    Witnesses: John Ainsworth; Betsey Ainsworth (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Notes: [Another source records the name as Haszel]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 120, Entry 239
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 14 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Cocker - 21, Carter, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Mary Cronshaw - (X), 19, Weaver, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: James Cocker, Carter
    Bride's Father: John Cronshaw, Loomer
    Witnesses: James Edge; Ellen Harwood
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 120, Entry 240
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 14 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
George Fender - (X), 20, Weaver, Bachelor, Witton Stocks
Margaret Bowker - (X), 20, Weaver, Spinster, Chapel Street
    Groom's Father: Thomas Fender, Servant
    Bride's Father: Thomas Bowker, Dealer in Earthenware
    Witnesses: Lawrence Thompson (X); Jane Whittaker (X)
    Married by Certificate by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 121, Entry 241
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 15 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Earnshaw - (X), 20, Weaver, Bachelor, Brookhouse
Ellen Leach - (X), 22, Weaver, Spinster, Brookhouse
    Groom's Father: Henry Earnshaw, Servant
    Witnesses: John Gillibrand (X); Grace Proctor (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Notes: [Bride's Father unnamed]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 121, Entry 242
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 15 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Ward - (X), 25, Labourer, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Ellen Marsden - (X), 24, Beamer, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: Roger Ward, Weaver
    Bride's Father: John Marsden, Weaver
    Witnesses: William Fish (X); Mary Fish (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 122, Entry 243
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 15 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
George Holden - (X), 30, Grinder, Bachelor, Lower Darwen
Ellen Pomfret - (X), 29, Winder, Spinster, Lower Darwen
    Groom's Father: Joseph Holden, Mason
    Bride's Father: John Pomfret, Weaver
    Witnesses: William Longworth (X); Betty Holden (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 122, Entry 244
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 16 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Hindle - (X), 38, Shoe-maker, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Nancy Hacking - (X), 34, Winder, Widow, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: George Hindle, Inn-keeper
    Bride's Father: Richard Haworth, Labourer
    Witnesses: John Henshaw; Margaret Hindle (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 123, Entry 245
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 16 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Kellett - (X), 32, Tailor, Widower, Salford
Ann Harwood - (X), 26, Weaver, Spinster, Lower Darwen
    Groom's Father: Robert Kellett, Carter
    Bride's Father: Thomas Harwood, Labourer
    Witnesses: James Thomas Best; Margaret Best (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 123, Entry 246
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 16 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Hornby - 23, Quarryman, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Betty Watson - (X), 26, Dress-maker, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: John Hornby, Quarryman
    Bride's Father: Thomas Watson, Labourer
    Witnesses: James Watson (X); Hannah Watson (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 124, Entry 247
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 16 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
George Granger - 25, Butcher, Bachelor, Whalley Banks
Mary King - (X), 24, Drawer, Spinster, Livesey Row
    Groom's Father: John Granger, Tailor
    Bride's Father: William King, Gardener
    Witnesses: James Yates; Sarah Edge (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 124, Entry 248
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 16 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Wrigley - 23, Engineer, Bachelor, Moss St.
Susannah Brady - 22, Servant, Spinster, Queen St.
    Groom's Father: Jacob Wrigley, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Peter Brady, Blacksmith
    Witnesses: James Yates; Ellen Brady
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 125, Entry 249
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 16 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Frankleton - (X), 32, Labourer, Bachelor, North Gate
Ann Baldwin - (X), 27, Servant, Spinster, North Gate
    Groom's Father: William Frankleton, Ostler
    Bride's Father: Owen Baldwin, Labourer
    Witnesses: John Foulds; Elizabeth Bullen (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 125, Entry 250
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 16 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Eccleston - 21, Weaver, Bachelor, Bank Top
Mary Aspden - (X), 22, Winder, Spinster, Eanam
    Groom's Father: Robert Eccleston, Watchman
    Bride's Father: John Aspden, Printer
    Witnesses: Oliver Baxendale; Ruth Edmundson
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 126, Entry 251
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 16 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Hindle - (X), 27, Grinder, Bachelor, Bank Top
Catherine Aspin - (X), 34, Weaver, Spinster, Bank Top
    Groom's Father: Christopher Hindle, Loomer
    Bride's Father: Elhanan Aspin, Weaver
    Witnesses: Ralph Haworth (X); Mary Haworth (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 126, Entry 252
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 17 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Ellis - 24, Grocer, Bachelor, Tontine St
Margaret Jackson - 21, Spinster, Mellor
    Groom's Father: Robert Ellis, Grocer
    Bride's Father: John Jackson, Farmer
    Witnesses: William Fish; Jane Jackson
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 127, Entry 253
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 19 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Henry Earnshaw - of full age, Gardener, Widower, Whalley Old Road
Ellen Fisher - (X), of full age, Widow, Whalley Old Road
    Groom's Father: Abraham Earnshaw, Weaver
    Bride's Father: James Walmsley, Printer
    Witnesses: William Wilkinson; Susannah Wilkinson (X)
    Married by Licence by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 127, Entry 254
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 21 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Rushton - 22 years, Warper, Bachelor, Witton
Mary Elizabeth Cocker - (X), 19 years, Weaver, Spinster, Highfield Road
    Groom's Father: James Rushton, Warper
    Bride's Father: Solomon Cocker, Beamer
    Witnesses: Edward Rushton; Ann Cocker (X)
    Married by Banns by Henry John Merlen Officiating Minister
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 128, Entry 255
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 21 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
George Duckworth - (X), 27, Weaver, Widower, Duke Street
Ann Walkden - (X), 20, Weaver, Spinster, Duke Street
    Groom's Father: John Duckworth, Weaver
    Bride's Father: William Walkden, Sizer
    Witnesses: Ralph Leach (X); Emma Greenhalgh (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 128, Entry 256
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 22 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Samuel Booth - 25, Blacksmith, Bachelor, Brookhouse
Mary Jane Whitehead - 19, Weaver, Spinster, Brookhouse
    Groom's Father: Robert Booth, Blacksmith
    Witnesses: Isaac Shaw; Charlotte Standen
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Notes: [Bride's Father unnamed]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 129, Entry 257
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 23 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Earnshaw - (X), 20, Weaver, Bachelor, Turner Lane
Elizabeth Howson - (X), 24, Drawer, Spinster, Turner Lane
    Groom's Father: Thomas Earnshaw, Weaver
    Bride's Father: John Howson, Warehouseman
    Witnesses: Edward Dewhurst (X); Mary Dewhurst (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 129, Entry 258
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 23 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Robert Preston - (X), of full age, Labourer, Widower, Brookhouse
Mary Chadwick - (X), of full age, Spinster, Brookhouse
    Groom's Father: Robert Preston, Weaver
    Bride's Father: James Chadwick, Farmer
    Witnesses: William Banister (X); Ann Banister (X)
    Married by Licence by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 130, Entry 259
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 23 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Ormandy - full [age], Butcher, Bachelor, Barrow in Furness
Agnes Mulleneaux - full [age], Spinster, Brookhouse Fields
    Groom's Father: John Ormandy, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Joseph Mulleneaux, Gentleman
    Witnesses: John Ormandy; Charlotte Martha Miller
    Married by Licence by Christopher Robinson Officiating Minsr.
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 130, Entry 260
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 23 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Entwistle - (X), 35, Labourer, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Nancy Baker - (X), 52, Washer, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: John Entwistle, Weaver
    Bride's Father: John Baker, Shoe-maker
    Witnesses: Peter Brandwood; Alice Entwistle (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 131, Entry 261
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 26 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Howarth - 28, Weaver, Bachelor, Grimshaw Park
Jane Hartley - (X), 25, Weaver, Spinster, Grimshaw Park
    Groom's Father: William Howarth, Soldier
    Bride's Father: Anthony Hartley, Grocer
    Witnesses: Henry Walton; Mary Ann Dickinson (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 131, Entry 262
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 26 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Bowling - (X), 24, Weaver, Bachelor, Grimshaw Park
Jane Cockshott - (X), 21, Weaver, Spinster, Nova Scotia
    Groom's Father: Edward Bowling, Weaver
    Witnesses: William Taylor; Mary Charleston (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Notes: [Bride's Father unnamed]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 132, Entry 263
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 27 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Pemberton - 25, Overlooker, Bachelor, Snig Brook
Mary Ann Clarkson - (X), 24, Spinster, Darwen St.
    Groom's Father: James Pemberton, Manufacturer
    Bride's Father: James Clarkson, Dentist
    Witnesses: Thomas Clarkson; Rose Clarkson (X)
    Married by Certificate by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 132, Entry 264
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 28 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Robert Blackledge - (X), 22, Weaver, Bachelor, Stakes Hall
Alice Sharples - (X), 22, Weaver, Spinster, Stakes Hall
    Groom's Father: Edward Blackledge, Weaver
    Witnesses: William Edward Livesey; Mary Livesey
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Notes: [Bride's Father unnamed]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 133, Entry 265
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 28 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Ogden - 22, Weaver, Bachelor, Ratcliffe St.
Selina Sharples - (X), 18, Weaver, Spinster, Ratcliffe St.
    Groom's Father: John Ogden, Twister
    Bride's Father: James Sharples, Block-printer
    Witnesses: James Walsh (X); Eliza Cooper (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 133, Entry 266
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 29 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas King - (X), 19, Weaver, Bachelor, Limbrick
Louisa Taziker - (X), 17, Carder, Spinster, Bottom Gate
    Groom's Father: Henry King, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Hugh Taziker, Miller
    Witnesses: William Holmes (X); Betsy Taziker (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 134, Entry 267
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 29 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Foster Robinson - 22, Spinner, Bachelor, Nova Scotia
Ellen Lightbown - 20, Weaver, Spinster, Limbrick
    Groom's Father: William Foster Robinson, Engineer
    Bride's Father: Henry Lightbown, Weaver
    Witnesses: Richard Johnson; Mary Talbot (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 134, Entry 268
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 29 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Pilkington - 22, Grocer, Bachelor, Nova Scotia
Elizabeth Glover - 21, Grocer, Spinster, Eanam
    Groom's Father: John Pilkington, Farmer
    Bride's Father: William Glover, Farmer
    Witnesses: James Ireland; Jane Ireland
    Married by Certificate by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 135, Entry 269
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 30 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Peter Forrest - (X), 25, Servant, Bachelor, Clayton-le-Dale
Elizabeth Jackson - (X), 23, Servant, Spinster, Ribble Side
    Groom's Father: James Forrest, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Robert Jackson, Farmer
    Witnesses: Abraham Forrest (X); Grace Jackson (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 135, Entry 270
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 31 Jul 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
David Astley - 24, Weaver, Bachelor, Further Gate
Alice Parker - (X), 24, Weaver, Spinster, Little Harwood
    Groom's Father: William Astley, Schoolmaster
    Bride's Father: Robert Parker, Carter
    Witnesses: George Shorrock (X); Susannah Cowell (X)
    Married by Certificate by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 136, Entry 271
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 4 Aug 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Wilkinson - (X), 32, Grinder, Bachelor, Ainsworth St.
Mary Haworth - (X), 41, Winder, Spinster, Cook Folly
    Groom's Father: James Wilkinson, Loomer
    Bride's Father: Edward Haworth, Weaver
    Witnesses: Thomas Kilshaw (X); Elizabeth Kilshaw (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 136, Entry 272
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 4 Aug 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Jonas Hargreaves - 23, Weaver, Bachelor, Lark Hill
Jane Shorrock - (X), 22, Weaver, Spinster, Old Mill St.
    Groom's Father: Christopher Hargreaves, Weaver
    Witnesses: Edward Graham; Elizabeth Holden (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Notes: [Bride's Father unnamed]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 137, Entry 273
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 4 Aug 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Barlow - (X), 28, Labourer, Bachelor, Old Mill St.
Ann Whittaker - (X), 23, Rover, Spinster, King St.
    Groom's Father: John Barlow, Blacksmith
    Bride's Father: John Whittaker, Cutler
    Witnesses: John Brown; Margaret Barlow (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 137, Entry 274
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 4 Aug 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Richard Haworth - 19, Weaver, Bachelor, Limbrick
Ellen Haworth - (X), 20, Weaver, Spinster, Kirkham Lane
    Groom's Father: George Haworth, Labourer
    Bride's Father: John Haworth, Loomer
    Witnesses: Richard Haworth (X); Betty Haworth (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 138, Entry 275
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 5 Aug 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Joseph Stuart - 29, Carder, Widower, Birley Street
Betty Bullon - (X), 23, Rover, Spinster, Richmond Hill
    Groom's Father: James Stuart, Shoe-maker
    Bride's Father: Henry Bullon, Brick-maker
    Witnesses: John Sharples (X); Jane Sharples (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 138, Entry 276
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 6 Aug 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Richard Latham - of full age, Stationer, Bachelor, Manchester
Alice Platt - of full age, Spinster, Blackburn
    Groom's Father: James Latham, Printer
    Bride's Father: James Platt, Grocer
    Witnesses: Thomas Latham; H. D. Platt
    Married by Licence by J. Rushton DD Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 139, Entry 277
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 7 Aug 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Henry Read - (X), 31, Weaver, Bachelor, Snig Brook
Isabella Davis - (X), 27, Weaver, Widow, Snig Brook
    Groom's Father: Robert Read, Loomer
    Bride's Father: David Hindle, Weaver
    Witnesses: William Hindle; Martha Hindle (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 139, Entry 278
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 9 Aug 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Whalley - 22, Weaver, Bachelor, Wensley Fold
Mary Jane Banister - (X), 21, Weaver, Spinster, Limbrick
    Groom's Father: William Whalley, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Richard Banister, Warper
    Witnesses: Elijah Holt; Elizabeth Banister (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 140, Entry 279
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 9 Aug 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Ralph Almond - (X), 23, Collier, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Nanny Bury - (X), 29, Winder, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: Ralph Almond, Collier
    Bride's Father: Edmund Bury, Weaver
    Witnesses: John Shorrock (X); Ellen Bury (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 140, Entry 280
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 11 Aug 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Richard Edleston - (X), of full age, Weaver, Widower, Bottom Gate
Margaret Chew - (X), of full age, Dress-maker, Spinster, Stanley Street
    Groom's Father: Richard Edleston, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Thomas Chew, Grocer
    Witnesses: Robert Edleston; Mary Edleston
    Married by Licence by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 141, Entry 281
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 11 Aug 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Preston - (X), 34, Labourer, Widower, Bank Top
Nancy Braithwaite - (X), 40, Laundress, Widow, Back George Street
    Groom's Father: John Preston, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Charles Mitchell, Printer
    Witnesses: James Lord; Jane Lord (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 141, Entry 282
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 11 Aug 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Samuel Wild - (X), 20, Plasterer, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Mary Holden - (X), 19, Weaver, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: Henry Wild, Printer
    Bride's Father: William Holden, Weaver
    Witnesses: James Holden; Rachel Walsh (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 142, Entry 283
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 11 Aug 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Cross - 21, Piecer, Bachelor, Hopwood Square
Martha Edge - (X), 24, Weaver, Spinster, Hopwood Square
    Groom's Father: Thomas Cross, Brisk-setter
    Bride's Father: Mark Edge, Drawer-in
    Witnesses: Henry Waring; Mary Ann Stewart (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 142, Entry 284
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 11 Aug 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Aspin - (X), 21, Weaver, Bachelor, Islington
Betty Haworth - (X), 20, Weaver, Spinster, James Street
    Groom's Father: William Aspin, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Haworth, Weaver
    Witnesses: Joseph Abbott; Sarah Nancy Whalley (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 143, Entry 285
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 12 Aug 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
George Haworth - 29, Weaver, Widower, Mellor
Martha Helm - (X), 34, Weaver, Spinster, Osbaldeston
    Groom's Father: Henry Haworth, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Thomas Helm, Farmer
    Witnesses: Thomas Helm; Ellen Haworth (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 143, Entry 286
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 13 Aug 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Henry Whalley - 35, Weaver, Widower, Whalley Old Road
Ann Whalley - (X), 36, Weaver, Widow, Cob Street
    Groom's Father: Henry Whalley, Grocer
    Bride's Father: John Mercer, Weaver
    Witnesses: Henry Ashworth (X); Emma Whalley
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 144, Entry 287
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 14 Aug 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Hilton - full [age], Painter, Widower, Mount Street
Elizabeth Stones - of full age, Widow, Strawberry Bank
    Groom's Father: Jonathan Hilton, Warper
    Bride's Father: Thomas Cunliffe, Warper
    Witnesses: William Henry Bell; Margaret Ann Badger
    Married by Licence by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 144, Entry 288
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 15 Aug 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Jonathan Aspin - (X), 22, Weaver, Bachelor, Peel Street
Margaret Bentham - (X), 31, Winder, Widow, High Street Nova Scotia
    Groom's Father: Elhanson Aspin, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Henry Counsell, Coachman
    Witnesses: Nicholas Whitaker; Mary McGrew (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 145, Entry 289
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 16 Aug 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Christopher Nightingale - 22, Weaver, Bachelor, York St.
Jane Bolton - 20, Winder, Spinster, Bury St.
    Groom's Father: William Nightingale, Farmer
    Bride's Father: James Bolton, Manufacturer
    Witnesses: William Bolton; Elizabeth Nightingale (X)
    Married by Banns by Christopher Robinson Offg. Minsr.
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 145, Entry 290
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 16 Aug 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Holden - (X), 38, Labourer, Bachelor, Bury St.
Catherine Lomax - (X), 48, Charwoman, Widow, Bury St.
    Groom's Father: William Holden, Weaver
    Bride's Father: James Wadiker, Joiner
    Witnesses: Thomas Bolton; William Bolton
    Married by Banns by Christopher Robinson Offg. Minsr.
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 146, Entry 291
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 18 Aug 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Samuel Catterall - 20, Piecer, Bachelor, Whalley Banks
Mary Stones - (X), 20, Weaver, Spinster, Whalley Banks
    Groom's Father: John Catterall, Engine-tenter
    Bride's Father: John Stones, Weaver
    Witnesses: William Oldfield (X); Nancy Stones (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 146, Entry 292
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 18 Aug 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Hugh Knowles - 21, Weaver, Bachelor, Turner Square
Ann Holden - 20, Weaver, Spinster, Turner Square
    Groom's Father: William Knowles, Printer
    Bride's Father: Moses Holden, Stoker
    Witnesses: James Knowles; Elizabeth Wensley (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 147, Entry 293
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 18 Aug 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Duckworth - 21, Weaver, Bachelor, Copy Nook
Elizabeth Feilden - (X), 21, Weaver, Spinster, Copy Nook
    Groom's Father: John Duckworth, Weaver
    Bride's Father: John Feilden, Weaver
    Witnesses: Benjamin Mercer; Alice Feilden (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 147, Entry 294
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 19 Aug 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Thompson - (X), 21, Weaver, Bachelor, Bottom Gate
Elizabeth Sharples - (X), 21, Weaver, Spinster, Bottom Gate
    Groom's Father: Benjamin Thompson, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Roger Sharples, Weaver
    Witnesses: James Southworth; Ellen Towers (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 148, Entry 295
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 20 Aug 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Bulcock Ingham - 20, Book-keeper, Bachelor, Astley Gate
Ellen Livesey - 22, Spinster, James Street
    Groom's Father: William Ingham, Inn-keeper
    Bride's Father: Thomas Livesey, Brick-setter
    Witnesses: William Hayhurst; Elizabeth Livesey
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 148, Entry 296
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 25 Aug 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Wilkinson - (X), 35, Weaver, Bachelor, George Street East
Mary Ann Laycock - 40, Dress-maker, Widow, Cleaver Street
    Groom's Father: Thomas Wilkinson, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Isaac Woolridge, Attorney
    Witnesses: William Woolridge (X); Elizabeth Wilkinson (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 149, Entry 297
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 25 Aug 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Scott - (X), 23, Piecer, Bachelor, Hannah Street
Sarah Fenton - (X), 21, Piecer, Spinster, Larkhill
    Groom's Father: John Scott, Striker
    Bride's Father: John Fenton, Carter
    Witnesses: James Moores; Eliza Anne Moores
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 149, Entry 298
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 25 Aug 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Robert Gracy - 30, Tailor, Bachelor, Shorrock Fold
Eliza Boothman - 24, Domestic Servant, Spinster, Shorrock Fold
    Groom's Father: Robert Gracy, Mason
    Witnesses: William Austin; Mary Alston (X)
    Married by Certificate by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Notes: [After grooms signature in brackets is written (corrected J.C.K.) ] [Brides Father
               not named]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 150, Entry 299
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 25 Aug 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Wilkinson - (X), 34, Spinner, Bachelor, Copy Nook
Nancy Hoole - (X), 32, Piecer, Widow, James' Court
    Groom's Father: Benjamin Wilkinson, Shoe-maker
    Bride's Father: Henry Bowker, Spinner
    Witnesses: Richard Wilkinson (X); Mary Ann Wilkinson (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 150, Entry 300
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 26 Aug 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Wade - 21, Iron-monger, Bachelor, Whalley Road
Ann Neville - 21, Spinster, Bury
    Groom's Father: Andrew Wade, Overlooker
    Witnesses: Thomas Brade; Andrew Wade; Abigail Kenyon
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Notes: [Bride's Father unnamed]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 151, Entry 301
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 26 Aug 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Emmott - (X), 27, Weaver, Bachelor, Mellor
Ellen Wilkinson - (X), 27, Weaver, Spinster, Mellor
    Groom's Father: James Emmott, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Robert Wilkinson, Weaver
    Witnesses: Joshua Seed (X); Ann Wilkinson (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 151, Entry 302
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 26 Aug 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Tillotson - 23, Piecer, Bachelor, Bank Top
Ann Reader - (X), 20, Weaver, Spinster, Bank Top
    Groom's Father: Samuel Tillotson, Spinner
    Bride's Father: Robert Reader, Spinner
    Witnesses: John Haworth; Margaret Dawson (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 152, Entry 303
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 27 Aug 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Peter Thompson - 69, Weaver, Widower, Larkhill
Alice Coupe - (X), 69, Baker, Widow, Larkhill
    Groom's Father: John Thompson, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Isaac Hindle, Weaver
    Witnesses: Ann Douglas (X); Betty Aspin (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 152, Entry 304
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 30 Aug 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Parkinson - 29, Porter, Bachelor, Adelaide St.
Elizabeth Dobson - (X), 30, Servant, Spinster, Richmond Terrace
    Groom's Father: John Parkinson, Coal Dealer
    Bride's Father: Joshua Dobson, Servant
    Witnesses: William Chew; Ellen Kilner (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 153, Entry 305
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 30 Aug 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Holden - 27, Drawer-in, Widower, York St.
Mary Lumb - (X), 26, Warper, Spinster, York St.
    Groom's Father: John Holden, Loomer
    Bride's Father: Samuel Lumb, Carpet-dresser
    Witnesses: William King; Nancy Taylor (X)
    Married by Certificate by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 153, Entry 306
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 1 Sep 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Sharples - 20, Tailor, Bachelor, Kemp St.
Jane Marsden - 19, Nil, Spinster, Penny St.
    Groom's Father: John Sharples, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Thomas Marsden, Weaver
    Witnesses: Henry Ainsworth; Mary Ann Catterall (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 154, Entry 307
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 1 Sep 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Cooper - (X), 19, Spinner, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Ann Cooper - (X), 21, Slubber, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: Thomas Cooper, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Samuel Cooper, Quarryman
    Witnesses: Michael Edge; Ellen Cooper (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 154, Entry 308
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 1 Sep 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Doctor Marsden - (X), 42, Weaver, Widower, Manners Sutton St.
Elizabeth Pickering - (X), 41, Spinster, Nova Scotia
    Groom's Father: Richard Marsden, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Christopher Pickering, Farmer
    Witnesses: William Pickering; Rachel Pickering (X)
    Married by Certificate by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 155, Entry 309
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 1 Sep 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
David Chippendale - (X), 30, Weaver, Bachelor, Further Gate
Margaret Taylor - (X), 25, Farm Servant, Spinster, Moss Hall
    Groom's Father: Thomas Chippendale, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Henry Taylor, Farmer
    Witnesses: John Smith (X); Alice Smith (X)
    Married by Certificate by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 155, Entry 310
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 2 Sep 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Andrew Bury - 21, Plasterer, Bachelor, Eccleshill
Mary Watson - (X), 21, Weaver, Spinster, Darwen Chapels
    Groom's Father: George Bury, Plasterer
    Bride's Father: Roger Watson, Collier
    Witnesses: William Stavely Bury; Mary Ann Adcroft (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 156, Entry 311
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 3 Sep 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Joseph Coupe - 21, Spinner, Bachelor, Bank Top
Elizabeth Wood - (X), 20, Weaver, Spinster, Bank Top
    Groom's Father: William Coupe, Spinner
    Bride's Father: Edward Wood, Blacksmith
    Witnesses: Thomas Coupe; Nancy Wood (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 156, Entry 312
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 3 Sep 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Smithson - 33, Labourer, Bachelor, Heady holes Little Harwood
Sarah Scott - (X), 22, Servant, Spinster, Stanley St
    Groom's Father: Robert Smithson, Farmer
    Bride's Father: John Scott, Striker
    Witnesses: James Moores; Isabella Scott (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 157, Entry 313
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 4 Sep 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Eccles - of full age, Warper, Widower, Lower Darwen
Ann Foster - (X), of full age, Widow, Livesey
    Groom's Father: John Eccles, Weaver
    Bride's Father: William Hindle, Inn-keeper
    Witnesses: Henry West (X); Ann Wadsworth
    Married by Licence by J. Rushton
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 157, Entry 314
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 8 Sep 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Knowles - (X), 23, Labourer at a Collery, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Ellen Brindle - (X), 24, Winder, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: James Knowles, Butcher
    Bride's Father: James Brindle, Labourer
    Witnesses: Briggs Knowles (X); Elizabeth Chadwick (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 158, Entry 315
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 8 Sep 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Chippendale - (X), 20, Weaver, Bachelor, Nova Scotia
Nanny Holden - (X), 19, Weaver, Spinster, Fox Street
    Groom's Father: Robert Chippendale, Weaver
    Bride's Father: John Holden, Labourer
    Witnesses: Robert Parkinson (X); Isabella Ratcliffe (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 158, Entry 316
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 8 Sep 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Hollis - (X), 38, Weaver, Bachelor, Stanley Street
Mary Holden - (X), 29, Winder, Spinster, Kemp Street
    Groom's Father: Robert Hollis, Loomer
    Bride's Father: John Holden, Weaver
    Witnesses: Daniel Leach; Ellen Lever (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 159, Entry 317
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 8 Sep 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Ashworth - (X), 22, Paper Stainer, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Sarah Guy - (X), 19, Warper, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: Robert Ashworth, Stoker
    Witnesses: Gustavious Pickles; Betty Ainsworth (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Notes: [Bride's Father unnamed]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 159, Entry 318
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 8 Sep 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Forrest - (X), 29, Weaver, Bachelor, Victoria Street
Mary Ann Cornwell alias Conway - (X), 19, Drawer-in, Spinster, Gregson Lane
    Groom's Father: Thomas Forrest, Loomer
    Bride's Father: Patrick Cornwell alias Conway, Labourer
    Witnesses: John Thompson; Ann Simpson (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 160, Entry 319
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 10 Sep 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Stephen Blackburn - (X), 23, Piecer, Bachelor, Brookhouse
Eleanor Wiggins - (X), 22, Weaver, Spinster, Brookhouse
    Groom's Father: John Blackburn, Sweeper
    Bride's Father: John Wiggins, Shoe-maker
    Witnesses: Thomas Murray (X); Jane Walmsley (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 160, Entry 320
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 11 Sep 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Eli Harrison - (X), 19, Weaver, Bachelor, Larkhill
Elizabeth Watson - 20, Weaver, Spinster, Green Bank
    Groom's Father: Richard Harrison, Beamer
    Bride's Father: William Watson, Weaver
    Witnesses: Thomas Knowles; Elizabeth Cliffe (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 161, Entry 321
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 12 Sep 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Denham - 23, Piecer, Bachelor, Ewood Bridge
Mary Jane Riley - (X), 18, Weaver, Spinster, Eccles Street
    Groom's Father: John Denham, Overlooker
    Bride's Father: Solomon Riley, Weaver
    Witnesses: James Barker (X); Mary Cooper (X)
    Married by Certificate by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 161, Entry 322
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 13 Sep 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Henry Hodgson - of full age, Joiner, Bachelor, Nova Scotia
Charlotte Duxbury - of full age, Spinster, North Gate
    Groom's Father: Joshua Hodgson, Joiner
    Bride's Father: George Duxbury, Inn-keeper
    Witnesses: George Barlow; Martha Duxbury
    Married by Licence by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 162, Entry 323
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 13 Sep 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Henry Sellers - 23, Stone-mason, Bachelor, Grimshaw Park
Jane Mercer - (X), 19, Weaver, Spinster, Forrest Street
    Groom's Father: William Sellers, Stone-mason
    Bride's Father: Lawrence Mercer, Overlooker
    Witnesses: James Schofield; Ellen Sellers (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 162, Entry 324
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 15 Sep 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Walsh - (X), 39, Bleacher, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Nancy Facit - (X), 39, Weaver, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: Richard Walsh, Shoe-maker
    Bride's Father: George Facit, Quarryman
    Witnesses: James Jepson (X); Ann Faucit (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 163, Entry 325
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 15 Sep 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Edward Oldham - (X), 24, Piecer, Bachelor, Bank Top
Alice Abbott - (X), 20, Weaver, Spinster, Bank Top
    Groom's Father: Thomas Oldham, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Thomas Abbott, Brick-maker
    Witnesses: Thomas Edmondson; Alice Crowsdale (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 163, Entry 326
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 15 Sep 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
George Thompson - 22, Weaver, Bachelor, Green Bank
Alice Hargreaves - (X), 21, Weaver, Spinster, Copy Nook
    Groom's Father: Michael Thompson, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Benjamin Hargreaves, Coal-dealer
    Witnesses: William Hindle; Jane Thompson (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 164, Entry 327
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 15 Sep 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Frankland Pickup - (X), 19, Joiner, Bachelor, Jackson Street
Hannah Talbot - (X), 22, Weaver, Spinster, Jackson Street
    Groom's Father: James Pickup, Sawyer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Talbot, Weaver
    Witnesses: George Moxam; Nancy Talbot (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Notes: [In abode Grimshaw Park is crossed out]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 164, Entry 328
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 15 Sep 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Moses Neville - (X), 22, Weaver, Bachelor, Grimshaw Park
Mary Carter - (X), 24, Warper, Spinster, Frederick Street
    Groom's Father: Moses Neville, Labourer
    Bride's Father: William Carter, Plasterer
    Witnesses: John Marsden; Elizabeth Kenyon
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 165, Entry 329
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 16 Sep 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Carter - 19, Weaver, Bachelor, Brookhouse
Jane Stockdale - 21, Spinster, Blakewater St.
    Groom's Father: Richard Carter, Weaver
    Witnesses: John Jackson Armstrong (X); Mary Ann Yates
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Notes: [Bride's Father unnamed]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 165, Entry 330
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 16 Sep 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Ashworth - (X), 43, Bleacher, Widower, Darwen Chapels
Letice Baron - (X), 43, Widow, Darwen Chapels
    Groom's Father: Samuel Ashworth, Bleacher
    Bride's Father: Thomas Shorrock, Labourer
    Witnesses: William Ashworth (X); Ellen Emmerson (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 166, Entry 331
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 16 Sep 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Bass - (X), 22, Spinner, Bachelor, Ewood Mill
Jane Farnworth - (X), 18, Spinster, Ewood Mill
    Groom's Father: Doctor Bass, Printer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Farnworth, Labourer
    Witnesses: John Houghton (X); Mary Ann Green (X)
    Married by Licence by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 166, Entry 332
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 16 Sep 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Jacob Cumpstey or Cumpstead - (X), 20, Brick-maker, Bachelor, Back Blakey St.
Sarah Ann Aspinall - (X), 20, Spinster, Vicar St.
    Groom's Father: John Cumpstey or Cumpstead, Loomer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Aspinall, Book-keeper
    Witnesses: William Cumpstey; Catharine Ingham (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 167, Entry 333
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 17 Sep 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Smith - (X), 37, Weaver, Bachelor, Brookside
Jane Edmondson - (X), 29, Weaver, Spinster, Balderstone
    Bride's Father: Thomas Edmondson, Farmer
    Witnesses: Francis Hartley (X); Betty Edmondson (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Notes: [Groom's Father unnamed]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 167, Entry 334
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 17 Sep 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Proctor - (X), 66, Winder, Widower, Mile End
Sarah Gornall - (X), 45, Widow, Union St.
    Groom's Father: Thomas Proctor, Printer
    Witnesses: Robert Wilkinson (X); Ellen Wilkinson (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Notes: [Bride's Father unnamed]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 168, Entry 335
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 17 Sep 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Richmond - 23, Weaver, Bachelor, Copy Nook
Rosannah Duckworth - (X), 30, Spinster, Copy Nook
    Groom's Father: John Richmond, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Charles Duckworth, Printer
    Witnesses: William Sanger (X); Mary Ellen Sanger
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 168, Entry 336
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 18 Sep 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Eddleston - 25, Labourer, Bachelor, Mellor
Phoebe Hill - 24, Milliner, Spinster, Mellor
    Groom's Father: James Eddleston, Surveyor
    Bride's Father: Thomas Hill, Blacksmith
    Witnesses: Robert Hill; Henery Ward
    Married by Banns by J. W. Pengelly Offg Minister
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 169, Entry 337
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 21 Sep 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Henry Sharples - 20, Mechanic, Bachelor, Pickup Bank
Mary Boyle - (X), 20, Weaver, Spinster, Bank Top
    Groom's Father: Henry Sharples, Joiner
    Bride's Father: Joseph Boyle, Gardener
    Witnesses: John Boyle; Elizabeth Boyle
    Married by Certificate by J. W. Pengelly
    Notes: [Bride's name changed from Nancy]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 169, Entry 338
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 22 Sep 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Bury - 36, Sizer, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Betty Lonsdale - (X), 32, Weaver, Spinster, Witton
    Groom's Father: Robert Bury, Weaver
    Bride's Father: James Lonsdale, Farmer
    Witnesses: William Yates (X); Betty Duxbury (X)
    Married by Banns by J. W. Pengelly Offg Minr.
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 170, Entry 339
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 22 Sep 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Walmsley - (X), 21, Spinner, Bachelor, Nova Scotia
Jane Taylor - (X), 21, Weaver, Spinster, Albert Street Nova Scotia
    Groom's Father: Lawrence Walmsley, Spinner
    Bride's Father: James Taylor, Weaver
    Witnesses: James Shorrock; Ann Blackburn (X)
    Married by Certificate by J. W. Pengelly Offg Minr.
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 170, Entry 340
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 23 Sep 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas James Haines - 22, Labourer, Bachelor, Hacking St. Over Darwen
Jane Yates - (X), 21, Winder, Spinster, James St. Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: George James Haines, Game-keeper
    Bride's Father: Henry Yates, Labourer
    Witnesses: Levi Yates (X); Hannah Ramsbottom (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 171, Entry 341
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 23 Sep 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Holden - (X), 44, Twister, Widower, Union St. Over Darwen
Alice Hutchinson - (X), 41, Weaver, Spinster, Darwen Chapels
    Groom's Father: Timothy Holden, Weaver
    Bride's Father: William Hutchinson, Flagger
    Witnesses: John Taylor (X); Ann Taylor (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 171, Entry 342
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 23 Sep 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Holden - 47, Grocer, Widower, Bolton Road Over Darwen
Maria Jackson - (X), 39, Spinster, Sand Hills Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: John Holden, Printer
    Bride's Father: John Jackson, Collier
    Witnesses: Thomas Jackson; Ann Bury
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 172, Entry 343
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 25 Sep 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Duerden - 33, Butcher, Bachelor, Darwen Street
Mary Ann Bolton - 30, Spinster, Nova Scotia
    Groom's Father: John Duerden, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Richard Bolton, Grocer
    Witnesses: Thomas Derbyshire; Joseph Derbyshire
    Married by Licence by J. W. Pengelly Offg. Minr.
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 172, Entry 344
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 27 Sep 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Joseph Cheshire - 35, Woolen Draper, Bachelor, Church St.
Maria Shaw - 23, Bonnet-Maker, Spinster, Great Bolton St.
    Groom's Father: Joseph Cheshire, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Mark Shaw, Surgeon
    Witnesses: Eliz. Nuttall; ? Hayfield?; Paul? Marsden
    Married by Licence by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 173, Entry 345
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 27 Sep 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Conrad Sert - 24, Musician, Bachelor, Cleaver Street
Mary Grest - (X), 21, Weaver, Spinster, Cleaver Street
    Groom's Father: John Sert, Farmer
    Bride's Father: John Grest, Farmer
    Witnesses: Conrad Lang (X); Henry Gorman (X)
    Married by Banns by J. W. Pengelly Offg. Minr.
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 173, Entry 346
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 29 Sep 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Crook - 21, Weaver, Bachelor, Great Bolton St.
Agnes Duxbury - (X), 20, Weaver, Spinster, Engine Street
    Groom's Father: William Crook, Patenter
    Bride's Father: William Duxbury, Weaver
    Witnesses: James Abbott; Matilda Warburton (X)
    Married by Banns by J. W. Pengelly Offg. Minr.
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 174, Entry 347
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 29 Sep 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Peter Smith - 21, Spinner, Bachelor, Heywood Terrace Witton
Jane Norris - (X), 22, Weaver, Spinster, Longfield St.
    Groom's Father: William Smith, Spinner
    Bride's Father: John Norris, Overlooker
    Witnesses: Alexander Norris (X); Anne Savige (X)
    Married by Banns by J. W. Pengelly Offg. Minr.
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 174, Entry 348
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 29 Sep 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Robert Wilkinson - 21, Weaver, Bachelor, Facit Brow
Mary Schofield - (X), 24, Weaver, Spinster, Shadsworth
    Groom's Father: John Wilkinson, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Richard Schofield, Quarryman
    Witnesses: John Schofield (X); Jane Gregson (X)
    Married by Banns by J. W. Pengelly Offg. Minr.
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 175, Entry 349
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 30 Sep 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Benjamin Holden - 22, Weaver, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Priscilla Bates - 24, Winder, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: George Holden, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Edward Bates, Plumber & Glazier
    Witnesses: Absalom Pickup; Susanna Pickup (X)
    Married by Banns by J. W. Pengelly Offg. Minr.
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 175, Entry 350
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 30 Sep 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
George Leach - (X), 22, Joiner, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Ann Lightbown - (X), 21, Weaver, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Bride's Father: Joseph Lightbown, Labourer
    Witnesses: Thomas Halliday; Jane Leach
    Married by Banns by J. W. Pengelly Offg. Minr.
    Notes: [Groom's Father unnamed]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 176, Entry 351
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 30 Sep 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Levi Yates - (X), 22, Carter, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Jane Green - (X), 21, Weaver, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: Henry Yates, Labourer
    Bride's Father: James Green, Labourer
    Witnesses: Thomas Haines; Jane Yates (X)
    Married by Banns by J. W. Pengelly Offg. Minr.
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 176, Entry 352
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 1 Oct 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Noah Walsh - (X), 35, Labourer, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Jane Entwistle - (X), 29, Carder, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: Thomas Walsh, Print-cutter
    Bride's Father: James Entwistle, Beer-seller
    Witnesses: James Aspinall (X); Alice Entwistle (X)
    Married by Banns by J. W. Pengelly Offg. Minr.
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 177, Entry 353
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 3 Oct 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Alexander Horn - (X), 19, Piecer, Bachelor, Kay St.
Mary Garity - (X), 23, Dresser, Spinster, Ainsworth St. Grimshaw Park
    Groom's Father: Elijah Horn, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Terence Garity, Labourer
    Witnesses: James Garity (X); Margaret Finnigan (X)
    Married by Banns by J. W. Pengelly Offg. Minr.
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 177, Entry 354
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 6 Oct 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Musgrove - (X), 24, Labourer, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Catherine Ainsworth - (X), 22, Weaver, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: Joseph Musgrove, Blacksmith
    Bride's Father: Joseph Ainsworth, Grinder
    Witnesses: Robert Day; Mary Ann Day (X)
    Married by Banns by J. W. Pengelly Offg. Minr.
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 178, Entry 355
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 6 Oct 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Whewell - (X), 28, Weaver, Bachelor, Lower Darwen
Mary Ann Wilson - (X), 20, Piecer, Spinster, Lower Darwen
    Groom's Father: John Whewell, Labourer
    Bride's Father: James Wilson, Spinner
    Witnesses: Joshua Haworth (X); Agnes Coupe (X)
    Married by Banns by J. W. Pengelly Offg. Minr.
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 178, Entry 356
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 6 Oct 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
George Shorrock - (X), 22, Weaver, Bachelor, Fox St Nova Scotia
Susanna Livesey - (X), 19, Weaver, Spinster, Union St. Nova Scotia
    Groom's Father: William Shorrock, Warper
    Bride's Father: John Livesey, Weaver
    Witnesses: William Hopwood; Ann Shorrock (X)
    Married by Certificate by J. W. Pengelly Offg. Minr.
    Notes: [1st Witness signed but Minister confirmed the signature]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 179, Entry 357
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 9 Oct 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Robert Knowles - 21, Farmer, Bachelor, Higher Barn
Ellen Haydock - 22, Winder, Spinster, Seven Acre Brook
    Groom's Father: John Knowles, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Edmund Haydock, Weaver
    Witnesses: Thomas Eastwood; John Fender (X)
    Married by Banns by J. W. Pengelly Offg. Minr.
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 179, Entry 358
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 13 Oct 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Kershaw - (X), 35, Labourer, Bachelor, Tockholes
Nancy Aspin - (X), 30, Warper, Spinster, Tockholes
    Groom's Father: Richard Kershaw, Weaver
    Bride's Father: William Aspin, Weaver
    Witnesses: Moses Kershaw (X); Anne Kershaw (X)
    Married by Banns by J. W. Pengelly Offg. Minr.
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 180, Entry 359
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 13 Oct 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Halliwell - (X), 22, Weaver, Bachelor, Ousehead
Betty Holden - (X), 23, Weaver, Spinster, Witton
    Groom's Father: John Halliwell, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Henry Holden, Weaver
    Witnesses: William Holden; Anne Hoyle (X)
    Married by Banns by J. W. Pengelly Offg. Minr.
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 180, Entry 360
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 13 Oct 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Grimshaw - (X), 40, Weaver, Widower, Union Buildings
Alice Catlow - (X), 40, Weaver, Spinster, Ainsworth St.
    Groom's Father: David Grimshaw, Winder
    Bride's Father: Benjamin Catlow, Weaver
    Witnesses: George Bradley; Anne Catlow (X)
    Married by Banns by J. W. Pengelly Offg. Minr.
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 181, Entry 361
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 13 Oct 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Robert Haworth - (X), 20, Weaver, Bachelor, Yorke St.
Anne Johnson - (X), 20, Weaver, Spinster, School St.
    Groom's Father: Giles Haworth, Taper
    Bride's Father: Richard Johnson, Weaver
    Witnesses: William Shorrock (X); Alice Howarth
    Married by Banns by J. W. Pengelly Offg. Minr.
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 181, Entry 362
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 14 Oct 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Joseph Parkinson - 27, Shoe-maker, Widower, Trinity St.
Mary Ann Hall - (X), 24, Weaver, Spinster, Trinity St.
    Groom's Father: George Parkinson, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Hall, Labourer
    Witnesses: Thomas Pye; Esther Dean (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 182, Entry 363
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 14 Oct 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Richard Shorrock - 22, Weaver, Bachelor, Blakeley Moor
Elizabeth Cooper - (X), 19, Weaver, Spinster, Cleaver St.
    Bride's Father: Robert Cooper, Labourer
    Witnesses: James Parkinson; Ann Tempest (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Notes: [Groom's Father unnamed]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 182, Entry 364
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 14 Oct 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Abraham Bradley - 20, Engine-tenter, Bachelor, Paul's Row
Elizabeth Clegg - (X), 21, Weaver, Spinster, Oswaldtwistle
    Groom's Father: George Bradley, Engine-tenter
    Bride's Father: William Clegg, Mason
    Witnesses: Isaac Floyd; Nancy Walmesley (X)
    Married by Certificate by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 183, Entry 365
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 15 Oct 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Richard Margeson - 21, Butcher, Bachelor, Brookhouse Lane Blackburn
Hannah Braithwaite - (X), 21, Servant, Spinster, Green Banks
    Groom's Father: John Margeson, Engineer
    Witnesses: John Dickinson; Jane Smithies
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Notes: [The groom's abode was changed from Over Darwen, the brides abode was changed from
               Duckworth St. the brides father's name was entered as William then crossed out]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 183, Entry 366
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 15 Oct 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Charles Durham - 56, Shoe-maker, Widower, Hodson Street
Margaret Baron - (X), 42, Weaver, Spinster, Hodson Street
    Groom's Father: Charles Durham, Mason
    Bride's Father: Daniel Baron, Parish Clerk of Rufford
    Witnesses: John Pooley; Mary Pooley (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 184, Entry 367
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 15 Oct 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Sharples - (X), 24, Labourer, Bachelor, Lyon Street
Margaret Cotton - (X), 25, Weaver, Spinster, King Street
    Groom's Father: Robert Sharples, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Richard Cotton, Grocer
    Witnesses: John Marsden; Alice Sharples (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 184, Entry 368
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 15 Oct 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Briggs - 41, Engineer, Widower, Bull Hill Over Darwen
Esther Law - (X), 41, Servant, Spinster, Duckworth Street Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: James Briggs, Farmer
    Bride's Father: William Law, Labourer
    Witnesses: Squire Radcliffe; Sarah Orrell (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 185, Entry 369
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 17 Oct 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Cronshaw - 39, Spinner, Widower, Cleaver Street
Jane Sharples - (X), 35, Weaver, Spinster, Cleaver Street
    Groom's Father: William Cronshaw?, Grocer
    Bride's Father: James Sharples, Weaver
    Witnesses: Alexander Sharples (X); Nancy Sharples (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Notes: [The groom signed William Cronkshaw]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 185, Entry 370
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 18 Oct 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Catlow - of full age, Coachman, Bachelor, Witton
Martha Fawcett - of full age, Milliner, Spinster, Old Square
    Groom's Father: John Catlow, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Stephen Fawcett, Tailor
    Witnesses: David Crook; Betsey Duckworth
    Married by Licence by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 186, Entry 371
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 18 Oct 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Whittle - 27, Mechanic, Bachelor, York Street
Elizabeth Sharples - (X), 25, Winder, Spinster, York St.
    Groom's Father: Richard Whittle, Driller
    Bride's Father: John Sharples, Manager
    Witnesses: Lawrence Sharples; Alice Whittaker
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 186, Entry 372
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 18 Oct 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Richard Clayton - 60, Mechanic, Widower, Park Place
Elizabeth Cook - (X), 50, Widow, Park Place
    Groom's Father: William Clayton, Mechanic
    Bride's Father: William Pilkington, Beer-seller
    Witnesses: Robert Rigby; Sarah Cook (X)
    Married by Certificate by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 187, Entry 373
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 20 Oct 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Eccles - of full age, Joiner, Widower, Over Darwen
Catherine Maclean - (X), of full age, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: John Eccles, Joiner
    Bride's Father: Lauchlan Maclean, Engineer
    Witnesses: Richard Eccles; Agnes Eccles
    Married by Licence by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 187, Entry 374
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 20 Oct 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Hindle - 22, Weaver, Bachelor, Green Bank
Ellen Grunshaw - (X), 23, Weaver, Spinster, Mount Pleasant
    Groom's Father: John Hindle, Weaver
    Bride's Father: James Grunshaw, Weaver
    Witnesses: Livesey Hindle (X); Margaret Mellor (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 188, Entry 375
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 22 Oct 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Thompson - 29, Labourer, Bachelor, Billington
Alice Haworth - (X), 22, Weaver, Spinster, Billington
    Groom's Father: Thomas Thompson, Weaver
    Witnesses: James Forrest; Thomas Hindle
    Married by Banns by Benjamin Town Offg. Minister
    Notes: [Bride's Father unnamed]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 188, Entry 376
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 23 Oct 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Lewis Banister - 27, Weaver, Bachelor, Duckworth Street
Dorothy Kenyon - (X), 22, Warper, Spinster, Whalley Banks
    Groom's Father: William Banister, Manufacturer
    Bride's Father: Lawrence Kenyon, Manufacturer
    Witnesses: Jesse Banister; Bridget Kenyon (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 189, Entry 377
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 25 Oct 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Entwistle - of full age, Quarryman, Widower, Over Darwen
Hannah James - of full age, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: Oliver Entwistle, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Samuel James, Labourer
    Witnesses: Thomas Margerison; Elizabeth Margerison (X)
    Married by Licence by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 189, Entry 378
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 25 Oct 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Margerison - 37, Labourer, Bachelor, Witton
Elizabeth Smalley - (X), 37, Spinster, Witton
    Groom's Father: James Margerison, Weaver
    Bride's Father: William Smalley, Farmer
    Witnesses: James Anthony Bancroft; Alice Smalley (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Notes: [The first names of the first witness were added by the minister and initialled]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 190, Entry 379
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 27 Oct 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Nathaniel Riley - (X), 19, Weaver, Bachelor, Harley Street
Sarah Bibby - (X), 18, Weaver, Spinster, Copy Nook
    Groom's Father: Thomas Riley, Weaver
    Bride's Father: John Bibby, Spinner
    Witnesses: William Grimshaw; Alice Oldgrave (X)
    Married by Certificate by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 190, Entry 380
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 28 Oct 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Henry Hindle - (X), 22, Labourer, Bachelor, Penny St.
Catherine Costello - (X), 21, Slubber, Spinster, Penny St.
    Groom's Father: John Hindle, Labourer
    Bride's Father: John Costello, Carpenter
    Witnesses: Richard Hindle (X); Bridget O'Hara (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 191, Entry 381
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 29 Oct 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Bury - 29, Collier, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Catherine Whewell - (X), 23, Weaver, Spinster, Blacksnape
    Groom's Father: George Bury, Labourer
    Bride's Father: John Whewell, Weaver
    Witnesses: William Bury; Sarah Taylor (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 191, Entry 382
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 30 Oct 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Highton - 28, Engine-tenter, Widower, Highfield Road
Jane Alker - 30, Weaver, Spinster, Highfield Road
    Groom's Father: Richard Highton, Farmer
    Bride's Father: John Alker, Engineer
    Witnesses: Robert Fielden; Ellen Alker
    Married by Certificate by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 192, Entry 383
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 30 Oct 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Crosse - 22, Weaver, Bachelor, School Lane Walton-le-Dale
Eliza Folds - (X), 22, Weaver, Spinster, Witton
    Groom's Father: Hugh Crosse, Loomer
    Bride's Father: John Folds, Tinner
    Witnesses: James Folds; Jane Crosse (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 192, Entry 384
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 30 Oct 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
George Cooper - 25, Shoe-maker, Bachelor, Bottomgate
Mary Thompson - (X), 22, Weaver, Spinster, Bottomgate
    Groom's Father: Edmund Cooper, Gardener
    Bride's Father: Henry Thompson, Weaver
    Witnesses: John Cooper; Elizabeth Thompson (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 193, Entry 385
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 1 Nov 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Slater - 27, Stone-mason, Bachelor, Brown St.
Elizabeth Barlow - (X), 27, Weaver, Spinster, Salford
    Groom's Father: James Slater, Stone-mason
    Bride's Father: Robert Barlow, Draper
    Witnesses: Noah Slater; Ellen Barlow
    Married by Certificate by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 193, Entry 386
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 3 Nov 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Howarth Hoghton - 26, Labourer, Bachelor, St. Pauls Row
Margaret Maloney - (X), 22, Servant, Spinster, St. Albans
    Groom's Father: Richard Hoghton, Warper
    Bride's Father: Michael Maloney, Butcher
    Witnesses: George Nowell; Mary Maloney (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 194, Entry 387
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 3 Nov 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Ainsworth - 21, Stone-mason, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Isabella Entwistle - (X), 19, Weaver, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: Joseph Ainsworth, Paper-maker
    Bride's Father: John Entwistle, Boiler-maker
    Witnesses: Joseph Rainford; Alice Walsh (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 194, Entry 388
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 4 Nov 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Barker - (X), 21, Weaver, Bachelor, Witton
Jane Susanna Hopwood - (X), 18, Winder, Spinster, Chapel St.
    Groom's Father: Thomas Barker, Twister
    Bride's Father: James Hopwood, Twister
    Witnesses: James Barker (X); Ann Barker (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 195, Entry 389
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 4 Nov 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Leeming - 21, Piecer, Bachelor, Byrom St Bank Top
Mary Harwood - (X), 20, Rover, Spinster, Nova Scotia Lane
    Groom's Father: Robert Leeming, Spinner
    Bride's Father: Thomas Harwood, Grinder
    Witnesses: Thomas Parker; Ann Parker (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 195, Entry 390
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 4 Nov 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Whalley - (X), 20, Spinner, Bachelor, Bank Top Terrace
Rachel Eccles - (X), 20, Weaver, Spinster, Dale St.
    Groom's Father: James Whalley, Engineer
    Bride's Father: Richard Eccles, Lime Dealer
    Witnesses: William Watson; Agnes Nelson (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 196, Entry 391
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 4 Nov 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Robert Stopford - 24, Labourer Stone Mason, Bachelor, Bank Top
Elizabeth Feilden - (X), 26, Weaver, Spinster, Haworth St.
    Groom's Father: John Stopford, Labourer
    Witnesses: Henry Hothersall; Susan Hothersall (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Notes: [Bride's Father unnamed]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 196, Entry 392
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 5 Nov 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Henry Walmsley - (X), 20, Weaver, Bachelor, Mellor
Mary Hampson - (X), 20, Weaver, Spinster, Mellor
    Groom's Father: James Walmsley, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Richard Hampson, Weaver
    Witnesses: William Whalley (X); Ellen Hampson (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 197, Entry 393
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 5 Nov 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
George Rawlinson - 34, Wheelwright, Bachelor, Lower Darwen
Mary Holden - (X), 32, Spinster, Lower Darwen
    Groom's Father: William Rawlinson, Wheelwright
    Witnesses: James Yates (X); Nanny Rawlinson (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Notes: [Bride's Father unnamed]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 197, Entry 394
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 6 Nov 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Levi Swailes - 20, Grinder, Bachelor, Forrest Street
Maria Hindle - (X), 24, Drawer, Spinster, Trinity Street
    Groom's Father: John Swailes, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Flemming Hindle, Labourer
    Witnesses: Frederick Bromley; Jane Gifford (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 198, Entry 395
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 6 Nov 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Kirkham - 21, Plumber, Bachelor, Witton
Elizabeth Smith - (X), 22, Weaver, Spinster, Witton
    Groom's Father: Benjamin Kirkham, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Smith, Weaver
    Witnesses: James Eccleston; Sarah Smithy (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 198, Entry 396
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 8 Nov 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Richard Thistlethwaite - (X), 33, Labourer, Bachelor, Lower Ousebooth
Jane Gorton - (X), 30, Spinster, Higher Ousebooth
    Groom's Father: William Thistlethwaite, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Robert Gorton, Farmer
    Witnesses: Lawrence Thistlethwaite; Elizabeth Gorton (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 199, Entry 397
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 10 Nov 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Holden - a minor, Weaver, Bachelor, Hoddlesden
Maria Barker - a minor, Spinster, Hoddlesden
    Groom's Father: Ralph Holden, Weaver
    Witnesses: Simeon Gilder; Alice Holden (X)
    Married by Licence by J. Rushton
    Notes: Jane Barker a widow, her father being dead: [written under bride's father's name]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 199, Entry 398
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 10 Nov 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Pinder - 22, Warehouseman, Bachelor, Copy Nook
Elizabeth Whalley - (X), 26, Spinster, Trinity St.
    Groom's Father: William Pinder, Clogger
    Bride's Father: William Whalley, Warehouseman
    Witnesses: John Tennant; Alice Knowles (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 200, Entry 399
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 10 Nov 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Shaw - 21, Weaver, Bachelor, Primrose Hill
Jane Ward - (X), 21, Spinster, Pothouse Lane
    Bride's Father: William Ward, Weaver
    Witnesses: James Ward; Rose Hannah Walton (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Notes: [Groom's Father unnamed]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 200, Entry 400
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 10 Nov 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Ward - 21, Weaver, Bachelor, Whalley Old Road
Sarah Walton - (X), 21, Winder, Spinster, Pothouse Lane
    Groom's Father: Miles Ward, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Thomas Walton, Weaver
    Witnesses: James Ward; Rose Hannah Walton (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 201, Entry 401
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 10 Nov 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Haworth - (X), 32, Weaver, Widower, Cherry Tree
Jane Rose - (X), 34, Widow, Cherry Tree
    Groom's Father: Thomas Haworth, Engine-tenter
    Bride's Father: William Waterhouse, Spinner
    Witnesses: John Dugdale; Ann Ashton (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 201, Entry 402
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 10 Nov 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Councill - 22, Weaver, Bachelor, Butler St.
Jane Booth - (X), 21, Spinster, Wrangling
    Groom's Father: George Councill, Carter
    Witnesses: Thomas Haworth; Elizabeth Councill (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Notes: [Bride's Father unnamed]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 202, Entry 403
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 11 Nov 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Tattersall - 24, Weaver, Bachelor, Copy St.
Hannah Hartley - (X), 24, Spinster, Copy St.
    Groom's Father: John Tattersall, Sawyer
    Bride's Father: Charles Hartley, Labourer
    Witnesses: Joseph Partington; Alice Partington (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 202, Entry 404
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 11 Nov 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Lawrenson Turner - 18, Book-keeper, Bachelor, Islington
Margaret Ann Swailes - (X), 18, Weaver, Spinster, Forrest St.
    Groom's Father: Francis Turner, Painter
    Bride's Father: John Swailes
    Witnesses: Frederick Bromley; Maria Swailes (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Notes: [Occupation of Bride's Father not entered]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 203, Entry 405
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 13 Nov 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Peel - 25, Mechanic, Bachelor, Peel Street Grimshaw Park
Ann Golding - (X), 20, Carder, Spinster, Back Sharples St.
    Groom's Father: Mark Peel, Fuller
    Bride's Father: John Golding, Labourer
    Witnesses: William Driver; Sarah Bridge (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 203, Entry 406
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 15 Nov 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Richard Green - 24, Bobbin Turner, Bachelor, Barlow St.
Catherine Kirk - (X), 22, Warper, Spinster, Whalley Old Road
    Groom's Father: Thomas Green, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Matthew Kirk, Bobbin Turner
    Witnesses: John Yates; Ellen Lyon (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 204, Entry 407
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 17 Nov 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Nelson Marsden - (X), 21, Collier, Bachelor, Blacksnape
Jane Whitaker - (X), 21, Winder, Spinster, Hoddlesden
    Groom's Father: Isaac Marsden, Collier
    Bride's Father: John Whitaker, Farmer
    Witnesses: William Marsden (X); Alice Marsden (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 204, Entry 408
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 17 Nov 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Holden - 22, Weaver, Bachelor, Wensley Fold
Elizabeth Jepson - (X), 21, Weaver, Spinster, Wensley Fold
    Groom's Father: Thomas Holden, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Ralph Jepson, Loomer
    Witnesses: Nicholas Eddleston; Sarah Ann Aspin (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 205, Entry 409
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 18 Nov 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Henry Aspinall - (X), 21, Piecer, Bachelor, Nova Scotia
Mary Ann Duerden - (X), 22, Rover, Spinster, Nova Scotia
    Groom's Father: John Aspinall, Carter
    Witnesses: John Hindle; Mary Jane Greenwood (X)
    Married by Certificate by J. Rushton Vicar
    Notes: [Bride's Father unnamed]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 205, Entry 410
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 19 Nov 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Robert Aspden - 48, Weaver, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Susannah Bury - (X), 41, Weaver, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: Nicholas Aspden, Farmer
    Bride's Father: William Bury, Weaver
    Witnesses: Richard Robinson; Alice Ainsworth
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 206, Entry 411
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 22 Nov 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Edward Wardleworth - 22, Piecer, Bachelor, Frances Ann St.
Sarah Ann Haworth - (X), 27, Milliner, Spinster, Nova Scotia
    Groom's Father: Joseph Wardleworth, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Henry Haworth, Weaver
    Witnesses: George Brown; Ellen Denmark (X)
    Married by Certificate by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 206, Entry 412
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 24 Nov 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thompson Entwistle - 18, Piecer, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Betty Duckworth - (X), 18, Weaver, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: Livesey Entwistle, Tackler
    Bride's Father: John Duckworth, Loomer
    Witnesses: Thomas Eccles; Mary Hirst (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 207, Entry 413
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 24 Nov 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
George Whalley - (X), 21, Weaver, Bachelor, Lower Darwen
Ellen Yates - (X), 22, Weaver, Spinster, Lower Darwen
    Groom's Father: John Whalley, Labourer
    Bride's Father: William Yates, Collier
    Witnesses: John Whalley (X); Ann Howarth (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 207, Entry 414
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 24 Nov 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Horsfield - (X), 24, Weaver, Bachelor, Wensley Fold
Emma Stuart - (X), 23, Winder, Spinster, Wensley Fold
    Groom's Father: Thomas Horsfield, Loomer
    Bride's Father: William Stuart, Farmer
    Witnesses: Henry Waring; Mary Ann Stuart (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 208, Entry 415
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 24 Nov 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Pomfret - (X), 24, Piecer, Bachelor, Ewood Bridge
Margaret Howarth - (X), 23, Weaver, Spinster, Ewood Bridge
    Groom's Father: Simeon Pomfret, Carter
    Bride's Father: John Howarth, Loomer
    Witnesses: Robert Eatough (X); Agnes Coupe (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 208, Entry 416
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 25 Nov 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Whitaker - (X), 31, Carter, Bachelor, Grimshaw Park
Elizabeth Hubbard - 27, Servant, Spinster, Green Bank
    Bride's Father: Edward Hubbard, Tailor
    Witnesses: Thomas Lancaster (X); Bridget Thomas (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Notes: [Groom's Fathers unnamed] [Bride's occupation was entered as Dress-maker then crossed
               out and corrected by J. R.]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 209, Entry 417
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 25 Nov 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Markham - 22, Weaver, Bachelor, Spring Bank Witton
Margaret Blackburn - 32, Dress-maker, Spinster, Mary Ann St.
    Groom's Father: Richard Markham, Weaver
    Bride's Father: William Blackburn, Tailor
    Witnesses: Thomas Haworth; Alice Blackburn
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 209, Entry 418
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 25 Nov 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Fearnley - (X), 42, Labourer, Bachelor, Bottomgate
Ann Harwood - (X), 46, Weaver, Widow, Furthergate
    Groom's Father: Joseph Fearnley, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Henry Parker, Farmer
    Witnesses: Joseph Turner (X); Ann Gorton (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 210, Entry 419
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 26 Nov 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Hargreaves - (X), 27, Piecer, Bachelor, Moore St.
Martha Longworth - (X), 20, Winder, Spinster, Hindle St.
    Groom's Father: George Hargreaves, Butcher
    Witnesses: William Cottam; Margaret Barlow (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Notes: [Bride's Father unnamed]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 210, Entry 420
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 26 Nov 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Jarrett - (X), 21, Butcher, Bachelor, Barlow St.
Elizabeth Blackburn - (X), 22, Dress-maker, Spinster, Whalley Old Road
    Groom's Father: Richard Jarrett, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Thomas Blackburn, Grocer
    Witnesses: Richard Murray (X); Margaret Jane Blackburn (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 211, Entry 421
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 28 Nov 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Edmund Hacking - of full age, Farmer, Widower, Blackburn
Ellen Hacking - (X), of full age, Spinster, Blackburn
    Groom's Father: John Hacking, Farmer
    Bride's Father: John Hacking, Joiner
    Witnesses: John Walmsley; Ann Walmsley (X)
    Married by Licence by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 211, Entry 422
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 29 Nov 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Cross - (X), 28, Farmer, Bachelor, Balderston
Mary Ann Walmsley - (X), 21, Spinster, Pleasington
    Groom's Father: Timothy Cross, Farmer
    Bride's Father: William Walmsley, Farmer
    Witnesses: William Walmsley; Ellen Thornley
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 212, Entry 423
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 29 Nov 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Walmsley - 22, Farmer, Bachelor, Pleasington
Ellen Thornley - 22, Spinster, Houghton Bottoms
    Groom's Father: William Walmsley, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Thornley, Farmer
    Witnesses: John Cross (X); Mary Ann Walmsley (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 212, Entry 424
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 29 Nov 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Dixon - 22, Grocer, Bachelor, Brown St.
Margaret Pilling - 21, Spinster, Astley Gate
    Groom's Father: William Dixon, Engraver
    Bride's Father: James Pilling, Gun-smith
    Witnesses: Absalam Kenyon; Alice Pilling
    Married by Certificate by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 213, Entry 425
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 30 Nov 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Jonathan Nielson - of full age, Draper, Bachelor, Old Chapel Street
Janet Ferguson - of full age, Spinster, Old Chapel Street
    Groom's Father: William Nielson, Carpenter
    Bride's Father: Joseph Ferguson, Mason
    Witnesses: Walter Nielson; Susan Byers
    Married by Licence by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 213, Entry 426
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 1 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Stephenson Little - 22, Railway Guard, Bachelor, Russell St.
Margaret Clayton - (X), 20, Spinster, Merchant St.
    Groom's Father: John Little, Agent
    Bride's Father: Thomas Clayton, Fireman
    Witnesses: Rymer Mitton; Ann Ashworth (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 214, Entry 427
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 1 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Nicholas Walsh - (X), 22, Weaver, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Alice Guy - (X), 23, Warper, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Witnesses: Thomas Riely; Betty Ainsworth (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Notes: [Fathers unnamed]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 214, Entry 428
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 1 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Entwistle Kirkham - (X), 21, Bleacher, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Elizabeth Walsh - (X), 22, Weaver, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: Joseph Kirkham, Sizer
    Bride's Father: Methusalah Walsh, Loomer
    Witnesses: Eli Walsh; Hannah Kirkham (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 215, Entry 429
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 1 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
George Hopwood - 21, Weaver, Bachelor, Nova Scotia
Betty Ainsworth - (X), 22, Weaver, Spinster, Nova Scotia
    Groom's Father: James Hopwood, Beamer
    Bride's Father: John Ainsworth, Mason
    Witnesses: Edward Hopwood; Catherine Fielden (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 215, Entry 430
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 5 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Ashton - 60, Joiner, Widower, Over Darwen
Mary Bailey - (X), 43, Widow, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: Major Ashton, Manager
    Bride's Father: Thomas Hixon, Dyer
    Witnesses: Thomas Hixon (X); Charlotte Butterworth
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 216, Entry 431
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 6 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Chadwick - 23, Police-man, Bachelor, Bamberbridge
Jane Pomfret - (X), 23, Servant, Spinster, Mellor
    Groom's Father: George Chadwick, Weaver
    Bride's Father: John Pomfret, Farmer
    Witnesses: William Pomfret; Nancy Pomfret (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 216, Entry 432
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 6 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Birtwisle - (X), 47, Loomer, Widower, Four Lane Ends
Alice Emmett - (X), 39, Weaver, Widow, Harrison St.
    Groom's Father: Richard Birtwisle, Farmer
    Bride's Father: George Thornley, Weaver
    Witnesses: Alexander Sharples; Elizabeth Sharples (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 217, Entry 433
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 6 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Christopher Martin - of full age, Farmer, Bachelor, Revidge
Alice Barratt - (X), of full age, Widow, Revidge
    Groom's Father: Christopher Martin, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Andrew Dewhurst, Sawyer
    Witnesses: Thomas Marginson; Elizabeth Marginson
    Married by Licence by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 217, Entry 434
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 8 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Ratcliffe - (X), 23, Weaver, Bachelor, Middle Brook Lane
Ellen Farnworth - (X), 24, Weaver, Spinster, Shuttleworth Street
    Groom's Father: George Ratcliffe, Weaver
    Witnesses: William Bond; Alice Crossley (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Notes: [Bride's Father unnamed]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 218, Entry 435
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 8 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
George Harwood - (X), 25, Weaver, Bachelor, Smithy Street
Jane Brown - (X), 24, Weaver, Widow, Turner Lane
    Groom's Father: James Harwood, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Lawrence Cumstey, Farmer
    Witnesses: John Harwood; Martha Harwood (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 218, Entry 436
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 8 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
George Townend - (X), 20, Weaver, Bachelor, Pickup Bank
Ellen Kirkham - (X), 24, Weaver, Spinster, Pickup Bank
    Bride's Father: Joseph Kirkham, Weaver
    Witnesses: Fielden Clapham; Mary Leach (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Notes: [Groom's Father unnamed]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 219, Entry 437
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 9 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Robert Smith - (X), 24, Mason, Widower, Scholes Fold
Ann Marsden - (X), 22, Spinster, Scholes Fold
    Groom's Father: James Smith, Mason
    Bride's Father: William Marsden, Labourer
    Witnesses: Joseph Ashton; Sarah Ashton (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 219, Entry 438
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 10 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Pilkington - 22, Chimney Sweeper, Bachelor, Plough Inn Yard
Mary Ellen Longworth - (X), 19, Rover, Spinster, Plough Inn Yard
    Groom's Father: Henry Pilkington, Joiner
    Witnesses: Joseph Pilkington (X); Frances Pilkington (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Notes: [Bride's Father unnamed]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 220, Entry 439
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 12 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Richard Lancaster - 21, Piecer, Bachelor, Anvil St.
Elizabeth Holden - (X), 20, Weaver, Spinster, Copy Nook
    Groom's Father: Henry Lancaster, Spinner
    Bride's Father: Thomas Holden, Weaver
    Witnesses: James Eaton (X); Ann Eaton (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 220, Entry 440
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 13 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Whalley - 25, Farmer, Bachelor
Mary Lord - 27, Inn-keeper, Widow
    Notes: [Other details not available 221 not photographed, details entered are all that are
               visable]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 221, Entry 441
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 15 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Hacking - 21, Mason, Bachelor
Martha Ashton - (X), 21, Weaver, Spinster
    Notes: [Other details not available 221 not photographed, details entered are all that are
               visable]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 221, Entry 442
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 16 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Broughton - 21, Piecer, Bachelor, Furthergate
Ellen Westall - 19, Weaver, Spinster, Furthergate
    Groom's Father: James Broughton, Printer
    Bride's Father: John Westall, Quarryman
    Witnesses: William Smith; Betsy Westall (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 222, Entry 443
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 20 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Eatough - of full age, Farmer, Bachelor, Clayton-le-Dale
Mary Illingworth - of full age, Spinster, Billington
    Groom's Father: Joseph Eatough, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Robert Illingworth, Farmer
    Witnesses: Joseph Eatough; Jane Illingworth
    Married by Licence by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 222, Entry 444
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 22 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Watson - 25, Weaver, Widower, Bank Top
Agnes Nelson - (X), 21, Weaver, Spinster, Witton
    Groom's Father: Joseph Watson, Joiner
    Witnesses: Thomas Townley; Mary Markham (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Notes: [Bride's Father unnamed]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 223, Entry 445
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 22 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Beckett - (X), 28, Weaver, Bachelor, Livesey Street
Ann Barnes - (X), 29, Weaver, Spinster, Richard Street
    Groom's Father: John Beckett, Plasterer
    Bride's Father: William Barnes, Weaver
    Witnesses: John Crowsdale (X); Mary Ann Hollis (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 223, Entry 446
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 22 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Roger Walsh - (X), 21, Weaver, Bachelor, Livesey
Alice Livesey - (X), 21, Weaver, Spinster, Livesey
    Groom's Father: John Walsh, Labourer
    Bride's Father: John Livesey, Jobber
    Witnesses: John Haydock (X); Mary Livesey (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 224, Entry 447
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 22 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Walkden - (X), 28, Piecer, Bachelor, Queen Street
Jane Burgess - (X), 24, Winder, Spinster, Queen Street
    Groom's Father: John Walkden, Sizer
    Bride's Father: James Burgess, Trunk Maker
    Witnesses: Thomas Ashton; Ann Winser (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 224, Entry 448
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 22 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Hartley - (X), 28, Piecer, Bachelor, Livesey
Eliza Slater - (X), 24, Slubber, Spinster, Livesey
    Groom's Father: James Hartley, Weaver
    Bride's Father: James Slater, Soldier
    Witnesses: Thomas Butterworth (X); Margaret Smith (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 225, Entry 449
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 22 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Hargreaves - 21, Labourer, Bachelor, Grimshaw Park
Alice Galloway - 20, Weaver, Spinster, Pothouse Lane
    Groom's Father: James Hargreaves, Grocer
    Bride's Father: James Galloway, Fishmonger
    Witnesses: George Aspinall (X); Jane Wilson (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 225, Entry 450
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 22 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William King - 24, Overlooker, Bachelor, Nova Scotia
Nancy Taylor - (X), 24, Weaver, Spinster, Grimshaw Park
    Groom's Father: John King
    Bride's Father: William Taylor
    Witnesses: John Turner; Alice Taylor (X)
    Married by Certificate by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Notes: [Occupation of the Groom's father entered but crossed out and erased by J. C. K entered.
               Occupation of Brides Father not entered]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 226, Entry 451
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 23 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Richard Yates - (X), 23, Weaver, Bachelor, High St.
Isabella Simpson - (X), 21, Weaver, Spinster, Bottomgate
    Groom's Father: Hugh Yates, Miller
    Bride's Father: John Simpson, Carter
    Witnesses: Betsy Stirzaker (X); Thomas Cave (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 226, Entry 452
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 23 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Richmond - (X), 65, Heald Dresser, Widower, Laurel St.
Grace Whalley - (X), 64, Widow, Further Gate
    Bride's Father: James Abbott, Weaver
    Witnesses: James Haworth (X); Alice Bolton (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Notes: [Groom's Father unnamed]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 227, Entry 453
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 23 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Walmesley - (X), 30, Weaver, Bachelor, Smalley St.
Susan Hargreaves - (X), 24, Weaver, Spinster, Smalley St.
    Groom's Father: Joseph Walmesley, Carter
    Bride's Father: Henry Hargreaves, Weaver
    Witnesses: George Worswick (X); Betty Hargreaves (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 227, Entry 454
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 23 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Richard Nixon - (X), 22, Weaver, Bachelor, Cock Croft
Mary McFarlen - (X), 19, Weaver, Spinster, Cock Croft
    Groom's Father: James Nixon, Hatter
    Bride's Father: James McFarlen, Labourer
    Witnesses: John Sharples (X); Dinah Sharples (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 228, Entry 455
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 23 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Robert Kenyon - (X), 25, Weaver, Bachelor, Eanam
Mary Dewhurst - (X), 21, Rover, Spinster, Turner Lane
    Groom's Father: James Kenyon, Coal Merchant
    Bride's Father: John Dewhurst, Weaver
    Witnesses: James Markham (X); Mary Ann Gregson (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 228, Entry 456
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 24 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Henry Baron - 20, Weaver, Bachelor, Crossfield St.
Mary Ann Kenyon - (X), 19, Winder, Spinster, Cannon St.
    Groom's Father: Thomas Baron, Twister
    Bride's Father: John Kenyon, Labourer
    Witnesses: James Leaver; Alice Leaver (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 229, Entry 457
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 24 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Leaver - 20, Weaver, Bachelor, Cannon St.
Alice Hindle - (X), 19, Weaver, Spinster, Bank Top
    Groom's Father: Benjamin Leaver, Beamer
    Bride's Father: Charles Hindle, Weaver
    Witnesses: Henry Baron; Mary Ann Baron (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 229, Entry 458
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 24 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Francis Driver - 36, Weaver, Widower, Eccles St.
Margaret Kershaw - (X), 35, Winder, Widow, Eccles St.
    Groom's Father: Robert Driver, Weaver
    Bride's Father: John Ormrod, Weaver
    Witnesses: Thomas Ashton (X); Mary Ashton (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 230, Entry 459
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 24 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Abraham Smith - 24, Packer, Widower, Adelaide St.
Jane Pullen - 27, Weaver, Spinster, Adelaide St.
    Groom's Father: Joseph Smith, Contractor
    Bride's Father: Thomas Pullen, Farmer
    Witnesses: James Hamer; Mary Hamer (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 230, Entry 460
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 24 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Lomax - (X), 25, Weaver, Bachelor, Bottomgate
Jane Hargreaves - (X), 26, Weaver, Spinster, Bottomgate
    Groom's Father: William Lomax, Loomer
    Bride's Father: David Hargreaves, Mechanic
    Witnesses: Thomas Haydock (X); Ann Fielden (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 231, Entry 461
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 24 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Almond - (X), 21, Sawyer, Bachelor, Kay St.
Mary Ann Leaver - (X), 22, Winder, Spinster, Kay St.
    Groom's Father: Thomas Almond, Sawyer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Leaver, Labourer
    Witnesses: Gilbert Almond (X); Betty Leaver (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 231, Entry 462
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 24 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Holden - (X), 20, Weaver, Bachelor, Slack
Ann Houghton - (X), 23, Weaver, Spinster, Meadow Head Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: Joseph Holden, Stone-mason
    Bride's Father: William Houghton, Weaver
    Witnesses: Edmond Holden; Betty Grime (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 232, Entry 463
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 25 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Howarth - 22, Shoe-maker, Bachelor, Bottom-gate
Ellen Ashton - (X), 21, Weaver, Spinster, Further-gate
    Groom's Father: Leonard Howarth, Weaver
    Bride's Father: James Ashton, Weaver
    Witnesses: Christopher Catterall; Elizabeth Holden (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 232, Entry 464
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 25 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
James Greaves - (X), 20, Weaver, Bachelor, Bog height Lower darwen
Fanny Harrison - (X), 20, Spinster, Ramsgreave Hall
    Groom's Father: John Greaves, Farmer
    Bride's Father: James Harrison, Farmer
    Witnesses: John Crossley (X); Margaret Catlow (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 233, Entry 465
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 25 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Stockdale - (X), 24, Spinner, Widower, George St. West
Anne Everyn - (X), 19, Drawer, Spinster, Leyland St
    Groom's Father: Christopher Stockdale, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Edward Everyn, Soldier
    Witnesses: Christopher Stockdale (X); Elizabeth Everyn (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 233, Entry 466
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 25 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Briggs - (X), 47, Wheelwright, Widower, Chapel St.
Mary Ann Lund - (X), 40, Charwoman, Widow, Bank Top
    Groom's Father: John Briggs, Wheelwright
    Bride's Father: James Lambert, Weaver
    Witnesses: Daniel Briggs (X); Margaret Briggs (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 234, Entry 467
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 26 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Heaton - (X), 22, Boatman, Bachelor, Furthergate
Elizabeth Foster - (X), 22, Weaver, Spinster, Furthergate
    Groom's Father: Job Heaton, Boatman
    Bride's Father: James Foster, Tailor
    Witnesses: James Foster (X); Isabella Foster (X)
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 234, Entry 468
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 29 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Edmondson - 24, Self-minder, Bachelor, Bank Top
Sarah Oldham - (X), 21, Weaver, Spinster, Bank Top
    Groom's Father: James Edmondson, Mechanic
    Bride's Father: Thomas Oldham, Weaver
    Witnesses: Edward Oldham (X); Betty Ashton (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 235, Entry 469
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 30 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Perkin - (X), 28, Labourer, Bachelor, Charlotte St.
Agnes Walton - 26, Winder, Spinster, Daisyfield
    Groom's Father: William Perkin, Shoe-maker
    Bride's Father: Henry Walton, Servant
    Witnesses: William Baron (X); Elizabeth Perkin
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 235, Entry 470
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 31 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Hart - 22, Labourer, Bachelor, Rawcliffe Hall Dinkley
Mary Eastham - (X), 22, Weaver, Spinster, Fence Nook Salesbury
    Groom's Father: Richard Hart, Farrier
    Witnesses: John Hart; Betty Ainsworth
    Married by Banns by J. W. Pengelly Offg.Min
    Notes: [Bride's Father unnamed]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 236, Entry 471
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 31 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Whittle - (X), 23, Sawyer, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Nancy Hornby - (X), 18, Winder, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: Thomas Whittle, Sawyer
    Bride's Father: John Hornby, Quarryman
    Witnesses: William Hornby; Betty Hornby (X)
    Married by Banns by J. W. Pengelly Offg.Min
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 236, Entry 472
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 31 Dec 1855 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Fish - 30, Weaver, Bachelor
Jane Pomfret - 29, Weaver, Spinster
    Notes: [No other details available image for Page 237 not photographed]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 237, Entry 473
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 1 Jan 1856 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Hugh Alty - 35, Coachman, Widower
Jane Wilkins - 32, Publican, Widow
    Notes: [No other details available image for Page 237 not photographed]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 237, Entry 474
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 1 Jan 1856 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Lawrence Whittaker - 34, Labourer, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Margaret Grimshaw - 42, Weaver, Spinster, Grimshaw Park
    Groom's Father: John Whittaker, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Timothy Grimshaw, Loomer
    Witnesses: Abel Entwistle; Ann Grimshaw
    Married by Banns by J. W. Pengelly Offg.Min
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 238, Entry 475
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 1 Jan 1856 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Berry - (X), 20, Grinder, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Margaret Eccles - (X), 24, Piecer, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: Edmund Berry, Labourer
    Bride's Father: John Eccles, Weaver
    Witnesses: Thomas Bradshaw (X); Betty Cronshaw (X)
    Married by Banns by J. W. Pengelly Offg.Min
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 238, Entry 476
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 1 Jan 1856 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Walmsley - of full age, Manufacturer, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Betty Cumpstay - of full age, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: John Walmsley, Labourer
    Bride's Father: John Cumpstay, Farmer
    Witnesses: John Dixon; Ann Cumpstay
    Married by Licence by J. W. Pengelly Offg.Min
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 239, Entry 477
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 1 Jan 1856 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Doctor Entwistle - 22, Spinner, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Ellen Briggs - (X), 18, Rover, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: Caleb Entwistle, Overlooker
    Bride's Father: Arthur Briggs, Overlooker
    Witnesses: Thomas Whittle (X); Alice Grimshaw (X)
    Married by Banns by J. W. Pengelly Offg.Min
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 239, Entry 478
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 1 Jan 1856 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Lord - (X), 26, Piecer, Bachelor, Further Gate
Betty Smith - (X), 25, Winder, Spinster, Further Gate
    Bride's Father: James Smith, Labourer
    Witnesses: Robert Bispham (X); Betty Jackson (X)
    Married by Banns by J. W. Pengelly Offg.Min
    Notes: [Groom's Father unnamed]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 240, Entry 479
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 1 Jan 1856 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Henry Barnes - (X), 23, Weaver, Bachelor, Salesbury
Hannah Aspinall - (X), 21, Weaver, Spinster, Salesbury
    Groom's Father: Robert Barnes, Weaver
    Bride's Father: William Aspinall, Weaver
    Witnesses: Robert Barnes (X); Nancy Howarth (X)
    Married by Banns by J. W. Pengelly Offg.Min
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 240, Entry 480
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 1 Jan 1856 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Joseph Walsh - (X), 40, Carter, Bachelor, Yate Bank
Ann Duerden - (X), 45, Baker, Spinster, Yate Bank
    Groom's Father: Henry Walsh, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Thomas Duerden, Weaver
    Witnesses: Benjamin Parry (X); Ann Barry (X)
    Married by Banns by J. W. Pengelly Offg.Min
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 241, Entry 481
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 1 Jan 1856 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Robert Hamer - (X), 22, Labourer, Bachelor, Brookhouse
Ellen Hesmondhalgh - (X), 28, Baker, Spinster, New Water St.
    Groom's Father: John Hamer, Carter
    Bride's Father: Thomas Hesmondhalgh, Labourer
    Witnesses: Roger Eastham (X); Catharine Ormerod (X)
    Married by Banns by J. W. Pengelly Offg.Min
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 241, Entry 482
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 1 Jan 1856 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Duxbury - (X), 42, Bleacher, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Ann Duxbury - (X), 40, Widow, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: John Duxbury, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Ralph Harwood, Joiner
    Witnesses: George Duxbury (X); Isabella Cross (X)
    Married by Banns by J. W. Pengelly Offg.Min
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 242, Entry 483
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 1 Jan 1856 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Pickup - 20, Baker, Bachelor, Darwen St.
Ellen Howarth - (X), 22, Spinster, Darwen St.
    Groom's Father: George Pickup, Wood Bailiff
    Bride's Father: Henry Howarth, Weaver
    Witnesses: John Mullineaux; Jane Dickinson
    Married by Banns by J. W. Pengelly Offg.Min
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 242, Entry 484
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 1 Jan 1856 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Taylor - (X), 22, Weaver, Bachelor, Over Darwen
Rachel Hargreaves - 19, Weaver, Spinster, Over Darwen
    Groom's Father: George Taylor, Weaver
    Bride's Father: John Hargreaves, Waggoner
    Witnesses: John Lightbown; Mary Ann Haworth
    Married by Banns by J. W. Pengelly
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 243, Entry 485
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 2 Jan 1856 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Andrew Dewhurst - 18, Boiler maker, Bachelor, Revidge
Mary Jane Pickering - (X), 21, Weaver, Spinster, Revidge
    Groom's Father: Andrew Dewhurst, Boiler-maker
    Bride's Father: William Pickering, Weaver
    Witnesses: Andrew Dewhurst; Ann Haworth (X)
    Married by Banns by J. W. Pengelly Offg.Min
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 243, Entry 486
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 8 Jan 1856 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Aspin - (X), 19, Weaver, Bachelor, Pole Street
Ann Stansfield - 20, Weaver, Spinster, Duke Street
    Groom's Father: William Aspin, Overlooker
    Bride's Father: James Stansfield, Stone-mason
    Witnesses: James Monk; Mary Jane Parr (X)
    Married by Banns by J. W. Pengelly Offg.Min
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 244, Entry 487
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 13 Jan 1856 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Oldham - (X), 40, Striker, Bachelor, Further Gate
Peggy Howarth - (X), 40, Widow, Further Gate
    Groom's Father: James Oldham, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Robert Howarth, Weaver
    Witnesses: George Marsden (X); Agnes Marsden (X)
    Married by Banns by J. W. Pengelly Offg.Min
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 244, Entry 488
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 14 Jan 1856 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
William Brunt Crankshaw - full age, School-Master, Bachelor, Great Strickland Westmoreland
Margaret Coar - full age, Spinster, Blackburn
    Groom's Father: Richard Crankshaw, Cotton Spinner
    Bride's Father: John Coar, Gentleman
    Witnesses: J. E. Beardsworth; Richd. Crankshaw
    Married by Licence by Richd. Thistlethwaite Offg. Minister
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 245, Entry 489
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 14 Jan 1856 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Kirkland - 32, Wine Seller, Bachelor, Church St.
Mary Murray - 31, Housekeeper, Widow, Church St.
    Groom's Father: William Kirkland, Cabinet Maker
    Bride's Father: John Porteous, Currier
    Witnesses: John Palmer; Eleanor Porter
    Married by Banns by R. Moss Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 245, Entry 490
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 17 Jan 1856 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Henry Greenwood - of full age, Tailor, Bachelor, North Gate
Mary Jane Gibson - of full age, Spinster, Town Hall Street
    Groom's Father: James Greenwood, Tailor
    Bride's Father: John Gibson, Draper
    Witnesses: Peter Neville; Alice Wilson
    Married by Licence by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 246, Entry 491
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 19 Jan 1856 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
George Harvey - 29, Labourer, Bachelor, Pleasington
Alice Ward - 21, Spinster, Pleasington
    Groom's Father: William Harvey, Labourer
    Bride's Father: John Ward, Farmer
    Witnesses: William Ward; Ann Ward (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 246, Entry 492
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 21 Jan 1856 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Holden - (X), 53, Weaver, Widower, Novas Lane
Esther Green - (X), 42, Widow, Sharples Row
    Groom's Father: William Holden, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Thomas Rigby, Stone-mason
    Witnesses: James Beamont (X); Jane Beamont (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 247, Entry 493
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 21 Jan 1856 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Kenyon - 39, Painter, Widower, Nova Scotia
Elizabeth Woods - (X), 39, Winder, Spinster, Nova Scotia
    Groom's Father: William Kenyon, Gardener
    Bride's Father: George Woods, Miner
    Witnesses: William Kenyon; Ann Kenyon (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 247, Entry 494
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 24 Jan 1856 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
George Holt - 27, Weaver, Bachelor, Witton
Elizabeth Wadsworth - 30, Warper, Spinster, Nova Scotia
    Groom's Father: William Holt, Weaver
    Bride's Father: John Wadsworth, Carter
    Witnesses: David Rigby; Catharine Hacking (X)
    Married by Certificate by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 248, Entry 495
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 26 Jan 1856 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
John Jackson - 22, Weaver, Bachelor, Grimshaw Park
Mary Barnes - (X), 20, Weaver, Spinster, Grimshaw Park
    Groom's Father: Peter Jackson, Loomer
    Bride's Father: Richard Barnes, Weaver
    Witnesses: Robert Grimshaw; Elizabeth Woods (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 248, Entry 496
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 26 Jan 1856 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Henry Riley - (X), 27, Weaver, Bachelor, Grimshaw Park
Margaret Garstang - (X), 25, Weaver, Spinster, Grimshaw Park
    Bride's Father: John Garstang, Beamer
    Witnesses: William Garstang (X); Betty Tempest (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Notes: [Groom's Father unnamed]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 249, Entry 497
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 26 Jan 1856 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Clapham - 22, Weaver, Bachelor, Pickup Bank
Sarah Harwood - (X), 26, Carder, Spinster, Pickup Bank
    Groom's Father: Thomas Clapham, Weaver
    Bride's Father: James Harwood, Weaver
    Witnesses: Fielden Clapham; Mary Leach (X)
    Married by Banns by J. C. Kershaw Curate
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 249, Entry 498
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 27 Jan 1856 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Simeon Shirley - of full age, Mill-wright, Widower, Blackburn
Ellen Hacking - of full age, Spinster, Blackburn
    Groom's Father: Joseph Shirley, Millwright
    Bride's Father: John Hacking, Cattle-dealer
    Witnesses: John Isherwood; Isabella Hacking
    Married by Licence by J. Rushton Vicar
    Notes: [The grooms occupation was entered as Wheelwright then changed ][The bride signed
               as Ellen Shirley then changed the surname to Hacking]
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 250, Entry 499
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

Marriage: 27 Jan 1856 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire
Thomas Lucas - 22, Weaver, Bachelor, Shear Brow
Partha Boothman - (X), 21, Weaver, Spinster, Lark Hill
    Groom's Father: William Lucas, Gardener
    Bride's Father: John Boothman, Toll Collector
    Witnesses: James Fletcher; Nanny Lucas (X)
    Married by Banns by J. Rushton Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1855 - 1856, Page 250, Entry 500
    Source: LDS Film 1278819

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