The Church of St Luke, Halliwell
in the County of
-- Lancashire --
Marriages at St Luke in the District of Halliwell, Bolton le Moors
Marriages recorded in the Register for 1939 - 1948
Marriage: 15 Nov 1939 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Charles Duke Stopforth - 47, Boot Repairer, Widower, 30 Cannon Street
Blanche Tong - 37, Canteen Worker, Spinster, 35 Oxford Grove
Groom's Father: Thomas Stopforth, Retired Fruiterer
Bride's Father: Thomas Tong, Retired Drysalter
Witness: Thomas Stopforth; Ethel Stopforth
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 1, Entry 1
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 25 Nov 1939 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
James Oswald Parkinson - 29, Bus Driver, Bachelor, 12 Whittle Grove
Edith May Tipler - 27, Shop Assistant, Spinster, 91 Oxford Grove
Groom's Father: Ralph Godfrey Parkinson, (deceased), Fitter
Bride's Father: George Thomas Edward Tipler, Taxi Driver
Witness: Ralph Edward Parkinson; Lilian Tipler
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 1, Entry 2
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 29 Nov 1939 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Fred Massey - 30, Bus Conductor, Bachelor, 151 Devonshire Road
Ruby Disley - 22, Winder, Spinster, 20 Shepherd Cross Street
Groom's Father: John Willie Massey, Traveller
Bride's Father: James Disley, Shop-keeper
Witness: William Disley; Vera Massey
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 2, Entry 3
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 6 Dec 1939 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
John Thomas Wilkinson - 26, Soldier, Bachelor, 22 Villiers St., Bolton
Ada Evelyn Barton - 31, Hairdresser, Spinster, 123 Chorley Old Road
Groom's Father: Charles Wilkinson, (deceased), Moulder
Bride's Father: George Barton, Baker
Witness: Joseph Day; Joan Barlow
Married by Licence by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 2, Entry 4
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 9 Dec 1939 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Herbert Davenport - 30, Labourer, Bachelor, 31 Arkwright Street
Dorothy May Duckworth - 22, Slubber Tenter, Spinster, 154 Oxford Grove
Groom's Father: James Davenport, (deceased), Quarry-man
Bride's Father: Thomas Duckworth, Labourer
Witness: Roland Wilson; Winifred Laura Duckworth
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 3, Entry 5
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 3 Feb 1940 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Harold Foxcroft - 25, Soldier, Bachelor, 2 Stewart Street
Harriet Alice Wilcox - 21, Spinster, 266 Chorley Old Road
Groom's Father: Isaac Foxcroft, (deceased), Labourer
Bride's Father: Joseph Wilcox, (deceased)
Witness: Wilfred Evans; Elizabeth Fitzsimmons
Married by Licence by: William Morris. Vicar of St. Paul's, Bolton
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 3, Entry 6
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 10 Feb 1940 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Jack Jenkins - 27, Fitter, Bachelor, 32 Clarke St.
Beatrice May Broughton - 24, Dress-maker, Spinster, 20 Russell St.
Groom's Father: Albert Jenkins, Spinner
Bride's Father: Thomas William Broughton, Sadler
Witness: Thomas William Broughton; Dorothy Elizabeth Broughton
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 4, Entry 7
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 17 Feb 1940 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Thomas Stuckey Fowler Harding - 22, Soldier, Bachelor, 31 Beatrice Road
Irene Heathcote - 21, Machinist, Spinster, 57 Oxford Grove
Groom's Father: Edward Sanger Harding, Riding School Proprietor
Bride's Father: Samuel Heathcote, Labourer
Witness: Samuel Lowe Whitham; Mary Barlow
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 4, Entry 8
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 6 Mar 1940 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Thomas Rushton Turner - 23 years, Accountant, Bachelor, 686 Bury Road, Breightmet
Eileen Patterson - 27 years, Clerk, Spinster, 54 Russell Street, Bolton
Groom's Father: Frederick Turner, Retired Power Loom Overlooker
Bride's Father: Richard Patterson, (deceased), Butcher
Witness: Arnold Adamson; Bessie Patterson
Married by Banns by: Robert C. Worsley. Vicar of Deane
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 5, Entry 9
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 9 Mar 1940 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Harold Greenhalgh - 30, Scaffold Labourer, Bachelor, 10 Vermont Street
Ursula Joyce Magennis - 27, Winder, Spinster, 165 Ivy Road
Groom's Father: Eli Greenhalgh, (deceased), Hairdresser
Bride's Father: William Frederick Magennis, (deceased), Clerk
Witness: Gilbert Greenhalgh; Doris Howarth
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 6, Entry 11
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 23 Mar 1940 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Joseph Egan - 26, Wing Inspector, Bachelor, 23 Peace St.
Florence Catherine Rosa Fiske - 19, Winder, Spinster, 15 Waldeck St.
Groom's Father: John Egan, (deceased), Plasterer
Bride's Father: William Stanley Fiske, Post Office Engineer
Witness: William Stanley Fiske; Mary Egan
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 6, Entry 12
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 23 Mar 1940 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Thomas Morris - 26, Side Piecer, Bachelor, 4 Rutland Grove
Hilda Syddall - 21, Presser, Spinster, 16 Rawson Road
Groom's Father: Joseph Morris, (deceased), Collier
Bride's Father: Edward Syddall, (deceased), Ring Jobber
Witness: Joseph Morris; May Holt
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 7, Entry 13
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 23 Mar 1940 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
William Bullough - 23, Clerk, Bachelor, 83 Cameron St.
Elizabeth Alice Cupitt - 23, Frame Tenter, Spinster, 62 Victoria Grove
Groom's Father: Richard Bullough, Cop Packer
Bride's Father: Bernard Cupitt, Book-keeper
Witness: Herbert Horsley; Bertha Hilton
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 7, Entry 14
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 23 Mar 1940 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Terence Quin - 23, Pawnbroker's Assistant, Bachelor, 198 Chorley Old Road
Mary Sanderson - 20, Weaver, Spinster, 20 Victoria Grove
Groom's Father: Harry Quin, Engraver
Bride's Father: Wilfred Mellor Sanderson, Boiler Attendant
Witness: Harry Isherwood; Ellen Sanderson
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 8, Entry 15
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 30 Mar 1940 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Alfred Parkinson - 25, Soldier, Bachelor, Portsdown School, Cosham
Bertha Hodgkinson - 21, Winder, Spinster, 87 Lawn Street
Groom's Father: Wright Parkinson, Stripper and Grinder
Bride's Father: Fred Hodgkinson, Textile Fitter
Witness: Fred Hodgkinson; Doreen Dawson
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 8, Entry 16
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 27 Apr 1940 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
William Walton - 25, Packer, Bachelor, 10 Darley St.
Florence Johnson - 21, Jack Frame Tenter, Spinster, 221 Hatfield Road
Groom's Father: Robert Walton, (deceased), Labourer
Bride's Father: Daniel Johnson, Firebeater
Witness: Stanley Tattersall; Nora Johnson
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 9, Entry 17
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 4 May 1940 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Alfred Hindle - 26, Labourer, Bachelor, 4 France Street
Edna May Smith - 27, Cop Packer, Spinster, 105 Hatfield Road
Groom's Father: Richard Hindle, (deceased), Labourer
Bride's Father: Joseph Smith, Spinner
Witness: Richard Hindle; Edith Smith
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 9, Entry 18
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 4 May 1940 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
James Eckersley - 24, Side Piecer, Bachelor, 48 Clarke Street, Bolton
Fanny Laytham Smedley - 20, Comber Tenter, Spinster, 19 Turk Street, Bolton
Groom's Father: Walter Eckersley, Labourer
Bride's Father: Thomas Smedley, Labourer
Witness: Thomas Swanton; Freda Eckersley
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Notes: [Bride's first names entered as Fanny Latham. Deleted and corrected. Initialled
G. R. W.]
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 10, Entry 19
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 25 May 1940 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Joseph Henry Corkill - 24, Soldier, Bachelor, 164 Chorley Old Road
Margaret Bellingham - 23, Comber Tenter, Spinster, 49 Denvale Avenue
Groom's Father: William Corkill, Motor Driver
Bride's Father: Joseph Bellingham, Core Maker
Witness: William Corkill; Edith Bellingham
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 10, Entry 20
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 25 May 1940 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
William Henry Forrest - 26, Clerk, Bachelor, 25 New Barn Street, Bolton
Dorothy Winifred Broadbent - 24, Shorthand Typist, Spinster, 108 Devonshire Road, Bolton
Groom's Father: William Forrest, Spinner
Bride's Father: Evelyn Harry Broadbent, Draughtsman
Witness: George Forrest; Elsie Sylvia Woods
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar J R Aspinall Vicar of St. George the Martyr
Notes: [The 1st witness signed G. Forrest, then deleted and re-signed as shown.
Initialled G. R. W.]
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 11, Entry 21
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 1 Jun 1940 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Herbert Kenneth Hodgson - 27, Construction Plater, Bachelor, 46 St. Helens Road, Bolton
Annie Entwistle - 28, Jack Frame Tenter, Spinster, 56 Victoria Grove
Groom's Father: Herbert Oswald Hodgson, Works Manager
Bride's Father: Thomas Entwistle, Retired Spinner
Witness: Harry Hodgson; Helen Hatton
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Notes: [The groom's residence entered, then deleted and entered again. Initialled G.
R. W.]
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 11, Entry 22
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 22 Jun 1940 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Benjamin Walter Davies - 24, Leather Worker, Bachelor, 24 Milford Rd., Great Lever
Joyce Isherwood - 19, Laundry Hand, Spinster, 140 Oxford Grove
Groom's Father: Benjamin Davies, Firebeater
Bride's Father: Richard Isherwood, Bleach Worker
Witness: Alfred Davies; Edith Davies
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 12, Entry 23
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 29 Jun 1940 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
George Dutton - 25, Turner, Bachelor, 182 Chorley Old Road
Louisa Ashburner - 21, Winder, Spinster, 35 Beckett Street
Groom's Father: George Dutton, Grinder
Bride's Father: Louis Ashburner, Machine Operator
Witness: Oswald Bateson; Ada Crompton
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 12, Entry 24
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 29 Jun 1940 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Thomas Merton Woods - 28, Motor Driver, Bachelor, 215 Hatfield Road
Marjorie Lilian Haslam - 20, Creeler, Spinster, 87 Shepherd Cross St.
Groom's Father: John Woods, (deceased), Labourer
Bride's Father: Frank Thomas Haslam, Traveller
Witness: John Jones; Ellen Ogden
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Notes: [Bride's first name entered as Marjory. Deleted and corrected. Initialled G. R. W.]
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 13, Entry 25
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 20 Jul 1940 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Stanley Thomas - 31, Shop Manager, Bachelor, 4 Thorns Avenue, Bolton
Ena Schofield - 27, Shop Assistant, Spinster, 212 Chorley Old Road
Groom's Father: Frederick Thomas, Motor Driver
Bride's Father: Benjamin Schofield, (deceased), Fruiterer
Witness: Harold Halliwell; Phyllis Chapman
Married by Licence by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 13, Entry 26
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 3 Aug 1940 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Robert Bibby - 25, Panel-beater, Bachelor, 59 Princess St., Castleton, Rochdale
Ellen Fogg - 29, Card-tenter, Spinster, 60 Musgrave Rd., Bolton
Groom's Father: James Bibby, Loom Overlooker
Bride's Father: William Fogg, (deceased), Clerk
Witness: John Smith; Gwendoline Fogg
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 14, Entry 27
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 3 Aug 1940 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Donald Hill - 23, Soldier, Bachelor, 2 Victoria Villas, Cope Bank
Bertha Turtington - 22, Machinist, Spinster, 2 Gower Street
Groom's Father: Percy Hill, Painter and Decorator
Bride's Father: Robert Turtington, Engineer
Witness: Norman Douglas Hill; Olga Howard
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 14, Entry 28
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 10 Aug 1940 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Albert Crompton - 21, Soldier, Bachelor, 27 Broughton St.
Bessie Platt - 19, Shop Assistant, Spinster, 23 Rutland Grove
Groom's Father: Edward Crompton, (deceased), Painter
Bride's Father: William Henry Platt, Labourer
Witness: Kenneth Braithwaite Crompton; Jennie Crompton
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 15, Entry 29
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 26 Aug 1940 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Alexander Sharrocks - 31, Metal Machinist, Bachelor, 122 Lawn Street
Emma Abbott - 30, Winder, Spinster, 26 Northern Grove
Groom's Father: John Sharrocks, Corporation Labourer
Bride's Father: Thomas Abbott, Labourer
Witness: Stanley Sharrocks; Joyce Abbott
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 15, Entry 30
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 29 Aug 1940 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Cyril Taylor Gaulter - 36, Sheet Metal Worker, Bachelor, 18 Stuart St., Oldham
Elizabeth Hardcastle - 34, Machinist, Spinster, 81 Lawn St.
Groom's Father: Albert Edward Gaulter, (deceased), Labourer
Bride's Father: James Hardcastle, Engineer
Witness: William James McCulloch; Mary Louise Cox; James Wilson Hardcastle
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Notes: [Groom's 1st names entered as Cyril Tayler. Deleted and corrected. Initialled
G. R. W.]
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 16, Entry 31
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 31 Aug 1940 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Thomas Welch - 34, Leather Worker, Bachelor, 76 Lawn Street
Elizabeth Alice Shepherd - 39, Jack Frame Tenter, Spinster, 130 Moncrieffe Street
Groom's Father: Robert Welch, (deceased), Spinner
Bride's Father: Christopher Shepherd, Spinner
Witness: Arthur Sydney Holmes; Nellie Woodcock
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 16, Entry 32
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 7 Sep 1940 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Fred Sharples - 70, Crofter, Widower, 99 Clarence Street
Mary Alice Greenhalgh - 60, Weaver, Spinster, 17 Russell St.
Groom's Father: Robert Sharples, (deceased), Spinner
Bride's Father: Thomas Greenhalgh, (deceased), Collier
Witness: Frederick James Boud; Sarah Bolton
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Notes: [Bride signed Mary A Greenhalgh. Deleted and re-signed. Initialled G. R. W.]
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 17, Entry 33
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 21 Sep 1940 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Walter Grayson - 25, Driver, Bachelor, 22 Kingscourt Avenue
Annie Hampson - 22, Quilt Weaver, Spinster, 31 Burnaby Street
Groom's Father: Alfred Grayson, Warehouseman
Bride's Father: James Hampson, (deceased), Stoker
Witness: Edward Brannon; Bertha Brannon
Married by Licence by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 17, Entry 34
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 5 Oct 1940 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Frank Booth - 22, Soldier, Bachelor, 219 Hatfield Road
Eunice Lawrie - 19, Roller Coverer, Spinster, 207 Hatfield Road
Groom's Father: William Booth, Comber Overlooker
Bride's Father: James Ewart Lawrie, Gas Fitter
Witness: Roy Lawrie; Edith Bentley
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 18, Entry 35
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 26 Oct 1940 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Thomas Abbott - 27, Charge Hand, Capstain Dept., Bachelor, 26 Northern Grove
Irene Crook - 20, Winder, Spinster, 26 Northern Grove
Groom's Father: Thomas Abbott, Labourer
Bride's Father: Richard Crook, Foreman Bleacher
Witness: Joseph Gerrard Simpson; Ethel Crook
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 18, Entry 36
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 30 Oct 1940 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
William Norman Sutton - 30, Bus Driver, Bachelor, 17 Osborne Grove
Constance Southworth - 25, Shop Assistant, Spinster, King's Arms Hotel, Chorley Old Rd.
Groom's Father: William Sutton, Insurance Agent
Bride's Father: John Walker Southworth, (deceased), Licenced Victualler
Witness: Thomas Armstrong Mills; Edith May Southworth
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 19, Entry 37
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 27 Jan 1941 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
James Heyes - 24, Moulder, Bachelor, 14 Grendon St., Morris Green
Ivy Oxford - 21, Winder, Spinster, 19 Shepherd Cross St.
Groom's Father: Edward Heyes, Miner
Bride's Father: George Oxford, Minder
Witness: George Shaw; Amelia Elmer
Married by Licence by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 19, Entry 38
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 27 Feb 1941 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Thomas Armstrong Mills - 29, Bus Driver, Bachelor, 24 Shepherd Cross St.
Jessie Taylor - 27, Nurse, Spinster, District Nurses Home, 68 Chorley New Rd.
Groom's Father: Samuel Cross Mills, Gas Worker
Bride's Father: James Taylor, (deceased), Farmer
Witness: Alfred Kay; Mary Ingram Taylor
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 20, Entry 39
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 8 Mar 1941 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
John Howard - 21, Leather-worker, Bachelor, 390 Tonge Moor Rd., Bolton
Eva Longworth - 26, Winder, Spinster, 29 Vermont St., Bolton
Groom's Father: Thomas Howard, Carder
Bride's Father: Henry Longworth, Brass Finisher
Witness: Thomas Jones; Winifred Howard
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 20, Entry 40
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 22 Mar 1941 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
William Wilson - 21, Soldier, Bachelor, 19 Ruth St.
Nellie Drinnan - 22, Machinist, Spinster, 107 Lawn St.
Groom's Father: Harry Wilson, Tailor
Bride's Father: Richard Drinnan, (deceased), Engineer
Witness: Eric Wilson; Eva Ridings
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 21, Entry 41
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 5 Apr 1941 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
John Cunliffe - 27, Hosiery Mechanic, Bachelor, 57 Leonard St., Great Lever
Ada Winder - 24, Jack Frame Tenter, Spinster, 14 Maple Avenue
Groom's Father: Benjamin Cunliffe, Carter
Bride's Father: Gilbert Winder, Crane Driver
Witness: Alfred Cunliffe; Alice Winder
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 21, Entry 42
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 12 Apr 1941 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Thomas Eaves - 68, Machine Joiner, Widower, 9 Osborne Grove
Mary Green - 67, Cook, Widow, 10 Longden Street
Groom's Father: Thomas Eaves, (deceased), Sawyer
Bride's Father: Thomas Smith, (deceased), Iron Dresser
Witness: Thomas Eaves; Frances Emily Hadfield
Married by Licence by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 22, Entry 43
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 12 Apr 1941 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
John Hurst - 37, Cotton Spinner (Mule), Bachelor, 20 Howard Avenue, Kearsley
Marion Dunn - 29, Jack Frame Tenter, Spinster, 28 Waldeck St., Bolton
Groom's Father: Robert Hurst, Retired Coal-miner
Bride's Father: John Willie Dunn, House Painter
Witness: Eric Wild; Jenny Mulvaney
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 22, Entry 44
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 26 Apr 1941 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Jack Charnock - 22, Soldier, Bachelor, 86 Oxford Grove
Evelyn Pendlebury - 21, Winder, Spinster, 246 Oxford Grove
Groom's Father: Jack Charnock, Labourer
Bride's Father: James Pendlebury, Aircraftsman
Witness: Joseph Charnock; Agnes Farrington
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 23, Entry 45
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 28 May 1941 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Alex Judge - 22, R. A. F. Corporal, Bachelor, 6 The Oaks, Smarden, Kent
Maud Walton - 25, Shop Assistant, Spinster, 16 Victoria Grove
Groom's Father: Thomas Henry Judge, Labourer
Bride's Father: Edward Walton, Munitions Worker
Witness: Philip William Cook Woods; Joan Florence Bradley
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 23, Entry 46
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 7 Jun 1941 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Eric Matthias - 22, Soldier, Bachelor, 80 Georgina St.
Marion Shaw - 22, Machinist, Spinster, 27 Waldeck Street
Groom's Father: Frank Matthias, Twiner
Bride's Father: Richard Shaw, Taper
Witness: Henry Ernest Knott; Margaret Mary Matthias
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 24, Entry 47
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 23 Jun 1941 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
William Glynne Rogers - 25, Police Constable, Bachelor, 36 New Hall Lane, Bolton
Marjorie Longworth - 20, Shop Assistant, Spinster, 43 Abingdon Road, Bolton
Groom's Father: William Rogers, Salesman
Bride's Father: James Longworth, Shop Assistant
Witness: Thomas Moncrieff Brown; Olwen Rogers
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 24, Entry 48
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 19 Jul 1941 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Harry Smith - 17, Labourer, Bachelor, 16 France St.
Ellen Cockshott - 20, Winder, Spinster, 46 Turk St.
Groom's Father: Harry Smith, Bus Driver
Bride's Father: Francis Cockshott, Iron Dresser
Witness: Robert Cartwright; Rhoda Owen
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 25, Entry 49
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 2 Aug 1941 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Arthur Norman Cox - 23, Soldier, Bachelor, 397 Chorley Old Road
Norah Hawarden - 18, Machinist, Spinster, 13 Thornley Avenue, Bolton
Groom's Father: Alfred George Cox, Farmer
Bride's Father: Frederick Hawarden, Munitions Worker
Witness: Alfred Leonard Cox; Elsie Pilling Aspinall
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 25, Entry 50
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 2 Aug 1941 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Walter Fletcher - 29, Sheet Metal Worker, Bachelor, 36 York Street
Mercy Flora Mills - 27, Shop Assistant, Spinster, 36 Vermont St.
Groom's Father: Walter Fletcher, (deceased), Platelayer
Bride's Father: Benjamin Mills, Spinner
Witness: James Alfred Green; Elizabeth Ellen Hadfield
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 26, Entry 51
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 16 Aug 1941 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
George Whittle - 22, Soldier, Bachelor, 457 Chorley Old Rd.
Florrie Crompton - 21, Winder, Spinster, 10 Johnson Fold Avenue
Groom's Father: Isaac Whittle, Gardener
Bride's Father: James Crompton, Plumber
Witness: Stanley Fielding; Louisa Dutton
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 26, Entry 52
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 30 Aug 1941 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
James Andrew Aston - 25, Van Driver, Bachelor, 142 Oxford Grove
Bessie Mattison - 23, Machinist, Spinster, 5 Osborne Grove
Groom's Father: Edward Aston, Steel Bar Roller
Bride's Father: Joseph Mattison, Engineer
Witness: Robert Oswald Aston; Joan Todd; Wilf. Aston
Married by Licence by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Notes: [Groom's profession entered as Soldier. Deleted and corrected. Initialled G. R. W.]
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 27, Entry 53
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 30 Aug 1941 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
William Howarth - 32, Munitions Worker, Bachelor, 132 Chorley Old Road
May Shaw - 33, Frame Tenter, Spinster, 1 France St.
Groom's Father: William Howarth, (deceased), Labourer
Bride's Father: George Shaw, Labourer (Retired)
Witness: James Howarth; Clara Cuerden
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 27, Entry 54
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 30 Aug 1941 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
James Stanley Buckley - 27, Spinner, Bachelor, 32 Morris Green Lane
Margaret Hatton - 23, Machinist, Spinster, 20 Marsh Fold Lane
Groom's Father: John Buckley, (deceased), Insurance Agent
Bride's Father: William James Hatton, Coal Bagger
Witness: Sydney Buckley; Jessie Shaw
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 28, Entry 55
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 6 Sep 1941 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Herbert Price - 37, Leather Worker, Bachelor, 36 Rutland Grove
Ethel Edwards - 31, Frame Tenter, Spinster, 159 Rishton Lane
Groom's Father: William Price, Gas Fitter (retired)
Bride's Father: Robert Edwards, Leather Worker
Witness: Frank Price; Alice Edwards
Married by Banns by: Robert H. Vokes Vicar of St. Paul's Halliwell
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 28, Entry 56
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 25 Sep 1941 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Robert William Dibnah - 27, Aircraftsman, Bachelor, 54 St. John's Grove, Harrogate, Yorks.
Parthenia Jackson - 26, Railway Clerk, Spinster, 562 Chorley Old Rd., Bolton
Groom's Father: Henry Dibnah, Engineer
Bride's Father: Arthur Jackson, Clerk
Witness: Kenneth Widdop Lightfoot; Alice Whitehead
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 29, Entry 57
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 27 Sep 1941 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Glyn Edwards - 21, Plasterer, Bachelor, 35 Lincoln Rd., Bolton
Lilian Tipler - 23, Spinster, 20 Shepherd Cross St.
Groom's Father: Richard William Edwards, Miner
Bride's Father: George Thomas Edward Tipler, Taxi Driver
Witness: William Marsden Edwards; Hilda Tipler
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 29, Entry 58
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 13 Oct 1941 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Glyn Taylor - 20, Soldier, Bachelor, 18 Regent St.
Edna Killeen - 20, Munitions Worker, Spinster, 4 Rutland Grove
Groom's Father: Samuel Taylor, Engine Tenter
Bride's Father: John Killeen, (deceased), Naval Officer
Witness: Harold Cheetham; Nora Taylor
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 30, Entry 59
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 18 Oct 1941 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Fred Furness - 27, Weaver, Bachelor, 9 Valletts Buildings
Annie Edge - 22, Gasser, Spinster, 7 Valletts Buildings
Groom's Father: William Schofield, Spinner
Bride's Father: Robert Edge, Fitter
Witness: William Eden; Irene Edge
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 30, Entry 60
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 22 Oct 1941 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Jack Harrison - 21, Gunner R. A., Bachelor, 139 Chorley Old Road, Bolton
Annie Doherty - 21, Tenter, Spinster, 169 Chorley Old Road, Bolton
Groom's Father: Fred Harrison, Fish-frier
Bride's Father: Joseph Doherty, (deceased), Collier
Witness: James Pendlebury Ashcroft; Emily Sherry
Married by Licence by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 31, Entry 61
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 25 Oct 1941 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Alan Chambers - 21, A. C. F. II A. R. A. F., Bachelor, 1 Lodge Vale, Bolton
Maureen Alice Lawson - 21, Munitions Worker, Spinster, 55 Broughton Street, Bolton
Groom's Father: Matthew Chambers, Caretaker
Bride's Father: Edgar Lawson, (deceased), Bleacher
Witness: George Chambers; Gwladys Vera Davies
Married by Banns by: Tom Martin Officiating Minister
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 31, Entry 62
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 25 Oct 1941 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Kenneth Kershaw - 25, Driller, Bachelor, 88 High Street, Belmont
Doris McGrath - 24, Winder, Spinster, 26 Milo Street, Bolton
Groom's Father: Joseph Kershaw, (deceased), Dyer
Bride's Father: John Richard McGrath, (deceased)
Witness: Edward Roper; Stella Kershaw
Married by Banns by: Tom Martin Officiating Minister
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 32, Entry 63
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 12 Nov 1941 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
William Masters - 39, Tailor, Bachelor, King's Arms Hotel, 177 Chorley Old Rd., Bolton
Edith Mary Southworth - 32, Housemaid, Spinster, King's Arms Hotel, 177 Chorley Old Rd., Bolton
Groom's Father: Fred Masters, (deceased), Tailor
Bride's Father: John Walker Southworth, (deceased), Licenced Victualler
Witness: Albert Eric Masters; Annie Southworth
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 32, Entry 64
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 15 Nov 1941 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
George Forrest - 23, Sapper R. E., Bachelor, 25 New Barn St.
Edith Mary Seddon - 24, Confectioner, Spinster, 20 Merlin Grove
Groom's Father: William Forrest, Spinner
Bride's Father: George Willie Seddon, Retired Beetler
Witness: William Henry Forrest; Dorothy Forrest
Married by Licence by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 33, Entry 65
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 10 Dec 1941 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Eric Hamer - 21, Soldier, Bachelor, 17 Ainsworth St., Halliwell
Hughena Ellis - 22, Munitions Worker, Spinster, 68 Victoria Grove
Groom's Father: William Hamer, Cut-looker
Bride's Father: Augustus Ellis, Plumber
Witness: Harry Ellis; Irene Allen
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 33, Entry 66
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 13 Dec 1941 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
William Flitcroft - 30, Sidepiecer, Bachelor, 6 Horrocks St.
Beatrice Rose Coop - 20, Munitions Worker, Spinster, 50 Victory St.
Groom's Father: John Flitcroft, Retired Engineer
Bride's Father: John Coop, (deceased), Collier
Witness: Albert Crook; Charlotte Coop
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 34, Entry 67
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 13 Dec 1941 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Herbert Cheetham - 58, Labourer, Bachelor, 88 Oxford Grove Bolton
Annie Wilkinson - 27, Spinster, 39 Mercia St., Daubhill, Bolton
Groom's Father: Thomas Cheetham, (deceased), Spinner
Bride's Father: Samuel Stones, Labourer
Witness: Lawrence Haslam; Ellen Farnworth
Married by Banns by: A. A. Clague Lecturer of Bolton
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 34, Entry 68
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 20 Dec 1941 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
William Arthur Ashworth - 20, Motor Driver, Bachelor, 11 Oxford Grove
Elizabeth Burns - 21, Machinist, Spinster, 506 Bridgeman St.
Groom's Father: Samuel Ashworth, Labourer
Bride's Father: Charles Burns, Firebeater
Witness: Norman Jackson; Joan Dorothy Ashworth
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 35, Entry 69
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 27 Dec 1941 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
William Williams - 32, Cotton Room Foreman, Bachelor, 12 Clough St., Deane
Emily Thornley - 27, Cardroom Operative, Spinster, 268 Chorley Old Rd.
Groom's Father: William Williams, Retired Miner
Bride's Father: Thomas Thornley, Retired Night Watchman
Witness: Norman Handley; Gladys Wildman
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 35, Entry 70
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 27 Dec 1941 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Jack Smith - 23, Iron & Steel Merchant, Bachelor, Grosvenor Private Hotel, Manchester Rd., Bolton
Catherine Vickers - 26, Clerk, Spinster, 256 Chorley Old Rd., Bolton
Groom's Father: James Smith, Iron & Steel Merchant, Hotel Proprietor
Bride's Father: Harold Vickers, Master Shoe Repairer
Witness: Edward Shaw; Joyce Adelaide Shaw
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 36, Entry 71
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 12 Jan 1942 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Richard Perris - 26, Assistant Foreman Bleacher, Bachelor, 82 Lawn St.
Irene Elizabeth Blower - 21, Aircraft Worker, Spinster, 74 Lawn St.
Groom's Father: Richard Perris, Stripper and Grinder
Bride's Father: Thomas Blower, Builder
Witness: John Perris; Fanny Rollinson
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 36, Entry 72
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 31 Jan 1942 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Ernest Price - 23, Soldier, Bachelor, 36 Rutland Grove
Edna Robinson - 21, Machinist, Spinster, 40 Bride St.
Groom's Father: William Price, Retired Gas Fitter
Bride's Father: Edwin Robinson, Bus Conductor
Witness: Edward Foster; Joyce Smith
Married by Licence by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Notes: [Bride's Father's given name entered as Edward. Deleted and corrected.
Initialled G. R. W.]
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 37, Entry 73
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 18 Feb 1942 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Wilfrid Wragg - 65, Clerk to the Magistrate's Clerk, Knutsford, Widower, 23 St. John's Road, Knutsford
Mary Hilda Hall - 41, Housekeeper, Widow, 507 Chorley Old Rd., Bolton
Groom's Father: William Wragg, (deceased), Book-keeper
Bride's Father: Albert Bromley, (deceased), Engineer
Witness: George Halbert; Edith Halbert
Married by Licence by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Notes: [Groom's name entered as Wilfred. Deleted and corrected. Groom's and Father's
Surname entered as Wragge. Deleted and corrected. All initialled G. R. W.]
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 37, Entry 74
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 3 Mar 1942 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
David Norman Russell - 21, Aircraftsman, Bachelor, Block 73, Room 2, R. A. F. Station, Honington, Suffolk
Dorothy Mary Buxton - 21, Shorthand Typist, Spinster, 88 Chorley New Road
Groom's Father: William Delamere Russell, (deceased), Bank Manager
Bride's Father: Frank Buxton, Shoemaker
Witness: Chester Francis Russell; Mollie Bentham
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 38, Entry 75
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 14 Mar 1942 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Norman Robinson - 22, Sheet Metal Worker, Bachelor, 500 Chorley Old Rd.
Irene Robinson - 22, Munitions Worker, Spinster, 27 Lilly St.
Groom's Father: William Robinson, Master Sheet Metal Worker
Bride's Father: Harry Robinson, Store Keeper
Witness: Gerard Barton; Myra Higginson
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 38, Entry 76
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 14 Mar 1942 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
John Entwistle - 24, Leading Aircraftsman, Bachelor, 56 Victoria Grove
Clara Elizabeth Ella Webster - 24, Typist, Spinster, 2 Gloucester Rd., Manor Park, London E. 12
Groom's Father: Thomas Entwistle, Retired Spinner
Bride's Father: Alexander Webster, (deceased), Chemist
Witness: Frank Brindle; Annie Hodgson
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 39, Entry 77
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 17 Mar 1942 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Ernest Topp - 27, Leading Aircraftsman R. A. F. ], Bachelor, 78 Lonsdale Rd.
Rhoda Parker - 22, Shorthand Typist, Spinster, 'Oakdene', 74 Chorley New Road, Bolton
Groom's Father: Benjamin Richardson Topp, (deceased), Cotton Spinner
Bride's Father: William Parker, Haulage Contractor
Witness: George Arthur Loveday; Phyllis Parker
Married by Licence by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 39, Entry 78
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 4 Apr 1942 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Robert Cartwright - 31, Aircraft Driller, Bachelor, 11 Clarke St.
Rhoda Owen - 22, Ring Spinner, Spinster, 23 Turk St.
Groom's Father: Robert Cartwright, Engineer (retired)
Bride's Father: Charles Owen, Railway Guard
Witness: John Dawber; Phyllis Hargreaves
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 40, Entry 79
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 6 Apr 1942 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Albert Crook - 41, Newsagent, Bachelor, 25 Osborne Grove
Edith Annie Stanley - 41, Packer, Spinster, 154 Hatfield Rd.
Groom's Father: Albert Crook, (deceased), Newsagent
Bride's Father: Edward Stanley, (deceased), Iron Moulder
Witness: Arthur Herbert Bidder; Annie Bidder
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 40, Entry 80
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 8 Apr 1942 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
George Edwin Farnworth - 25, Tool Maker, Bachelor, 2/4 Benson St.
Joyce Elizabeth Woods - 22, Tool Maker, Spinster, 46 Stewart St.
Groom's Father: George Farnworth, (deceased), Joiner
Bride's Father: George Woods, Hairdresser
Witness: Charles Priestly Orrell; Joan Florence Bradley
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 41, Entry 81
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 11 Apr 1942 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
William Harding - 22, Soldier, Bachelor, 56 Bashall St.
Clara Stanley - 22, Jack Frame Tenter, Spinster, 64 Bashall St.
Groom's Father: Thomas Harding, (deceased), Bobbin Carrier
Bride's Father: John Stanley, Steel Worker
Witness: Norman Gallagher; Lily Stanley
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 41, Entry 82
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 18 Apr 1942 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Robert Henry Lawson - 29, Sick Berth Attendant R. N., Bachelor, 68 Oxford Grove, Bolton
Marjorie Maud Marks - 28, Domestic Worker, Spinster, 13 Milo St., Bolton
Groom's Father: Robert Emitt Lawson, (deceased), Railway-worker
Bride's Father: Reginald Marks, Painter
Witness: Frank Lawson; Emily Parkinson
Married by Licence by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 42, Entry 83
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 14 May 1942 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Leslie Vernon - 20, R. A. F. Wireless Operator, Bachelor, 38 Cundey St.
Kathleen Berry - 20, Farm Hand, Spinster, 28 Wilmot St.
Groom's Father: Joseph Vernon, Mule Overlooker
Bride's Father: Fred Berry, Motor Driver
Witness: Roye Vernon; Elsie Lawton
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 42, Entry 84
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 30 May 1942 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
James Wadeson - 21, Machine Tool Fitter, Bachelor, 14 Marlborough St.
Janet Webster Forbes - 18, Lathe Machinist, Spinster, 48 Essingdon St.
Groom's Father: David Wadeson, Excavator Driver
Bride's Father: Thomas Forbes, Constructional Engineer
Witness: Alexander Webster Forbes; Jessie Taylor
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Notes: [1st witness signed 'Alex Webster Forbes'. Deleted and re-signed. Initialled G.
R. W.]
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 43, Entry 85
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 6 Jun 1942 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
George Jackson - 22, Soldier, Bachelor, 14 Bashall St., Bolton
Marjorie Thompson - 19, Shop Woman, Spinster, 21 Beckett St., Bolton
Groom's Father: Augustine Jackson, (deceased), Labourer
Bride's Father: Tom Barnes Thompson, Labourer
Witness: Eli Jackson; Millicent Mary Killeen
Married by Licence by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 43, Entry 86
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 17 Jun 1942 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Fred King - 40, Aircraft Fitter, Widower, 21 Bashall St.
Mary Ann Pollitt - 36, Shop Keeper, Widow, 25 Turk St.
Groom's Father: William King, (deceased), Gardener
Bride's Father: James Mercer, Newsagent
Witness: Clarence Birchnall; Lillie Birchnall
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 44, Entry 87
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 20 Jun 1942 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Herbert Lever - 21, Signalman (formerly Plumber), Bachelor, 238 Chorley Old Rd., Bolton
Edith Southworth - 19, Housekeeper, Spinster, 31 Washington St., Bolton
Groom's Father: Thomas Lever, Plumber
Bride's Father: Lawrence Southworth, Spinner
Witness: James Lever; Ivy Southworth
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 44, Entry 88
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 27 Jun 1942 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Herbert Whitehead - 30, Blowing Room Major, Bachelor, 15 Regent St.
Edith Powell - 22, Ring Spinner, Spinster, 22 Bilbao St.
Groom's Father: John Whitehead, Blacksmith
Bride's Father: Ernest Powell, A. C. Policeman
Witness: James Smith; Minnie Parker
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 45, Entry 89
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 27 Jun 1942 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Thomas Earnest Gates - 27, Soldier, Bachelor, 8 Russell St.
Ethel Mary Baker - 20, Aircraft Worker, Spinster, 8 Russell St.
Groom's Father: Alfred Gates, Munition Worker
Bride's Father: Robert Baker, Munition Worker
Witness: Albert Baker; Mrs Nora Scowcroft
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Notes: [Groom's 1st names entered as Thomas Ernest. Deleted and corrected. Bride's 1st
names entered as Ethel May. Deleted and corrected. Initialled G. R. W.]
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 45, Entry 90
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 27 Jun 1942 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
James Ashworth - 21, Wireless Operator, Bachelor, 84 Marld Crescent
Minnie Coleman - 22, Winder, Spinster, 10 Waldeck St.
Groom's Father: James Ashworth, (deceased), Motor Driver
Bride's Father: Norman Coleman, A. R. P. First Aid Worker
Witness: Joseph Ashworth; Marjorie Thornton
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 46, Entry 91
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 11 Jul 1942 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Harold Entwistle - 28, Packer, Bachelor, 6 Milo Street
Phyllis Kelly - 30, Drawing Tenter, Spinster, 2 Horatio Street
Groom's Father: Samuel Entwistle, Coal Bagger
Bride's Father: James Kelly, Planer
Witness: Thomas Shaw; Elsie Kelly
Married by Banns by: William Morris, Officiating Minister
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 46, Entry 92
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 8 Aug 1942 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Horatio Mellership - 31, Joiner, Bachelor, 30 Castle Rd., Southsea, Portsmouth
Constance Margaret Sharples - 25, Inspector, Spinster, 54 Queen's gate, Chorley New Rd., Bolton, Lancs.
Groom's Father: George Mellership, (deceased), Skipper
Bride's Father: James William Sharples, Joiner
Witness: George Mellership; Vera Howarth
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 47, Entry 93
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 2 Sep 1942 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Anthony Grundy - 34, Soldier, Bachelor, 37 Lower Market St., Farnworth
Bessie Crossland - 34, Watch House Girl, Spinster, 56 Kirby Rd., Bolton
Groom's Father: John Grundy, Miner
Bride's Father: Herbert Crossland, Builder's Manager
Witness: Charles William Bushell; Eileen Alice Bushell
Married by Licence by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 47, Entry 94
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 5 Sep 1942 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Frank Dickenson Shaw - 26, Welder, Bachelor, 4 Ellesmere Rd., Morris Green, Bolton
Eileen Monaghan - 24, Fitter, Spinster, 258 Chorley Old Rd.
Groom's Father: Joseph Shaw, Angle-smith
Bride's Father: Arthur Monaghan, Labourer
Witness: Frank Wolstenholme; Bessie Wolstenholme
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 48, Entry 95
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 12 Sep 1942 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Ronald Bourne - 21, Aircraftsman, Bachelor, 189 Aragon Rd., Morden, Surrey
Ethel Millicent Ainsworth - 21, Cop Winder, Spinster, 26 Whittle Grove, Bolton, Lanc's.
Groom's Father: Ralph Bourne, Munitions Worker
Bride's Father: Dan Ainsworth, Branch Boot Manager
Witness: James Thurston Tyldesley; Annie Jones
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 48, Entry 96
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 15 Sep 1942 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Thomas Gent - 51, Sawyer's Labourer, Widower, 15 Whittam Road, Chorley
Annie Statter - 47, Jack Frame Tenter, Spinster, 113 Chorley St.
Groom's Father: Edward Gent, (deceased), Clogger
Bride's Father: John Statter, (deceased), Window Cleaner
Witness: Ellis Hilton; Edith Statter
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 49, Entry 97
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 19 Sep 1942 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
James Henry Hardcastle - 31, Soldier, Bachelor, 14 Alfred St., Bolton
Minnie Bradley - 25, Clerk, Spinster, 2 Caley St., Doffcocker
Groom's Father: James Henry Hardcastle, Stone Mason
Bride's Father: Richard Bradley, (deceased), Labourer
Witness: Charles Thompson; Hilda Smethurst
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 49, Entry 98
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 19 Sep 1942 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
William Chappell - 25, Soldier, Bachelor, 36 Cundey St.
Jane Nuttall - 19, Shop Assistant, Spinster, 23 Victory Rd., Little Lever
Groom's Father: John William Chappell, (deceased), Mule Spinning Operator
Bride's Father: Louis Nuttall, Collier
Witness: Jack Chappell; Mona Nuttall
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 50, Entry 99
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 21 Sep 1942 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
John Rigby - 49, Shop Manager, Widower, 313 Gidlow Lane, Wigan
Martha Ellen Taylor - 46, Shop Manageress, Spinster, 13 Thurstane St., Bolton
Groom's Father: John Rigby, Fruiterer
Bride's Father: Samuel Taylor, Retired Crofter
Witness: Stanislaus Griffiths Ashall; Alice May Robert
Married by Licence by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 50, Entry 100
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 3 Oct 1942 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
William Mahoney Manchester - 22, Able Seaman, Royal Navy, Bachelor, 5 Crowther St., Great Lever, Bolton
Margaret Jane Barnes - 21, Winder, Spinster, 56 Victory St.
Groom's Father: William Mahoney Manchester, (deceased), General Hawker
Bride's Father: Samuel Barnes, Munitions Worker
Witness: Thomas Housley; Edith Barnes
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Notes: [Groom's signature deleted and re-entered. Bride signed 'Mrs'. Deleted.
Corrections initialled G. R. W.]
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 51, Entry 101
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 3 Oct 1942 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Robert Laurence Whitehead - 21, Aircraft Fitter, R. N., Bachelor, 9 Bedford St., Bolton
Gladys Constance Bromiley - 21, Machinist, Spinster, 23 Rawson Road, Bolton
Groom's Father: Robert Laurence Whitehead, Civil Servant
Bride's Father: William Bromiley, Cotton Spinner
Witness: Richard Alfred Whitehead; Gertrude Barker
Married by Licence by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Notes: [1st witness signed 'Mr'. Deleted. Initialled G. R. W.]
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 51, Entry 102
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 12 Dec 1942 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Wilfred Airey - 29, Comber Overlooker, Bachelor, 209 Eskrick St.
Margaret Kempster - 19, Yarn Tester, Spinster, 29 Oxford Grove
Groom's Father: William Airey, Cotton Spinner
Bride's Father: Herbert Kempster, Rigger
Witness: George Yates; Hannah Yates
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 52, Entry 103
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 19 Dec 1942 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
William Isherwood Pye Massey - 49, Carter, Widower, 24 Victory St.
Edith Evans - 40, Card Tenter, Spinster, 48 Turk St.
Groom's Father: Albert Massey, (deceased), Gardener
Bride's Father: Thomas William Evans, Bricklayer
Witness: William Hague; Gladys Mary Massey
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 52, Entry 104
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 19 Dec 1942 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Edward Ewins - 24, Sheet Metal Worker, Bachelor, 10 Victoria Grove
Elizabeth Molyneux - 20, Sheet Metal Worker, Spinster, 6 Arden St.
Groom's Father: Edward Ewins, Labourer
Bride's Father: Edwin Molyneux, Boot Repairer
Witness: Jack Longworth; Hilda Ewins
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 53, Entry 105
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 9 Jan 1943 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Arthur Heap - 27, Steel Turner, Bachelor, 20 Windsor Grove
Clara Waddilove - 31, Packer, Spinster, 40 Beatrice Road
Groom's Father: Fred Heap, Spinner
Bride's Father: Richard Waddilove, Moulder (Retired)
Witness: Fred Heap; Elizabeth Kenyon
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 53, Entry 106
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 6 Feb 1943 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Joseph Henry Hodgkinson - 22, Soldier, Bachelor, 56 Laycock Avenue, Tonge Moor, Bolton
Irene Bamber - 17, Metal Worker, Spinster, 54 Bashall St.
Groom's Father: Edward Henry Hodgkinson, Gardener
Bride's Father: James Bamber, Driver
Witness: Jack Skelhorn Rutherford; Edna Motler
Married by Licence by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 54, Entry 107
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 13 Feb 1943 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Robert Wild - 39, Cotton Spinner, Widower, 8 Regent St.
Stella Pretoria Jassie - 42, Housekeeper, Spinster, 8 Regent St.
Groom's Father: George Wild, (deceased), Stripper and Grinder
Bride's Father: Joseph Jassie, (deceased), Baker
Witness: George Wild; Flora Belle Nuttall
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Notes: [Bride's name entered as Stella Victoria Jassie. Deleted and corrected.
Initialled G. R. W.]
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 54, Entry 108
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 17 Apr 1943 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Herbert William Broughton - 26, Able-bodied Seaman, Bachelor, 97 Hill Cot Rd., Astley Bridge
Elsie Travis - 25, Booking Clerk, Spinster, 12 Rushton Rd., Bolton
Groom's Father: Herbert William Sylvester Kay Broughton, Joiner
Bride's Father: Joseph Travis, Engineer
Witness: Frank Crook; Margaret Edna Travis
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 55, Entry 109
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 15 May 1943 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
John Norris - 24, Gunner (R. A.), Bachelor, 4 Myrtle St., Bolton
Edith Sparrow - 24, Clerk, Spinster, 15 Beatrice Road, Bolton
Groom's Father: William Norris, Metal Dealer
Bride's Father: Harry Sparrow, (deceased), Upholsterer
Witness: Cyril Houghton Lancaster; Kathleen Cecile Brickles
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 55, Entry 110
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 5 Jun 1943 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
George Kenneth Palmer - 20, Soldier, Bachelor, 3 Clifton Place, Preston
Mary Ellen Knott - 21, Telephonist, Spinster, 15 Battenberg Rd., Bolton
Groom's Father: George Richard Palmer, Railway Worker
Bride's Father: Daniel Knott, Joiner's Labourer
Witness: John Thornley; Doris Schofield
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 56, Entry 111
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 12 Jun 1943 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
George Mellership - 35, Flour Silker, Bachelor, 17 Clifford Street, Ibrox, Glasgow, S. W. 1.
Vera Howarth - 28, Rivetter, Spinster, 45 Park Road, Bolton
Groom's Father: George Mellership, (deceased), Skipper
Bride's Father: William Howarth, Winding Overlooker
Witness: Horatio Mellership; Constance Margaret Mellership
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Notes: [Bride's residence entered, then deleted and re entered. 1st witness signed
with initials. Deleted and corrected. Corrections initialled G. R. W.]
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 56, Entry 112
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 23 Jun 1943 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Harry Ainsworth - 30, Soldier, Bachelor, 81 High Street, Belmont
Bertha Southern - 27, Confectioner, Spinster, 45 Oxford Grove, Bolton
Groom's Father: John Ainsworth, (deceased), Cotton Dyer
Bride's Father: Walter Southern, (deceased), Cotton Spinner
Witness: Thomas Barton; Edith Southern
Married by Licence by: B. C. Kiddell. Vicar of St. Margaret's
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 57, Entry 113
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 27 Jun 1943 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Harry George Butler - 26, Telegraphist/Air Gunner, Bachelor, 7 Ashurst Road, Cockfosters, East Barnet, Herts.
Marjorie Bullock - 23, Clerk, Spinster, 12 Maple Avenue, Smithills, Bolton
Groom's Father: James William Butler, Car Salesman
Bride's Father: Joseph Bullock, (deceased), Joiner (Journeyman)
Witness: Geoffrey Monk; Violet Annie Maud Bunn
Married by Licence by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 57, Entry 114
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 2 Jul 1943 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Albert Massey - 22, Leading Aircraftsman, Cook, R. A. F., Bachelor, 26 Victory St.
Edna Roberts - 21, Cook, W. A. A. F., Spinster, 49 Ellesmere Rd., Bolton
Groom's Father: Albert Massey, Chauffeur
Bride's Father: Thomas Roberts, Labourer
Witness: John Axon; Agnes Axon
Married by Licence by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Notes: [2nd witness added 'Mrs' to signature. Deleted and corrected. Initialled G. R. W.]
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 58, Entry 115
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 17 Jul 1943 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Bernard Dunn - 22, Joiner, Bachelor, 34 Melville St., Great Lever
Sarah Ellen Griffiths - 25, Fitter Engineer, Spinster, 22 Johnson Fold Ave., Bolton
Groom's Father: John Dunn, Labourer
Bride's Father: Thomas Edward Griffiths, (deceased), Journeyman
Witness: Harrison Dunn; Nora Priestman
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 58, Entry 116
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 21 Aug 1943 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Henry Ashurst - 59, Policeman, Widower, 13 Thornton Avenue, Bolton
Gladys Miriam Morris - 44, Policewoman, Spinster, 12 Elmwood Grove, Bolton
Groom's Father: Thomas Ashurst, (deceased), Collier
Bride's Father: John Morris, (deceased), Railway Servant
Witness: Thomas Blacow; Edith Foster
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 59, Entry 117
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 28 Aug 1943 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Ansell Walter Ferguson - 33, Soldier, Bachelor, Pheasant Copes Camp, Tillington, near Petworth, Sussex
Clara Cuerden - 31, Box Tenter (Cardroom), Widow, 1 France St.
Groom's Father: Harry Walter Ferguson, (deceased), Sailor
Bride's Father: George Shaw, (deceased), Labourer
Witness: George Shaw; May Howarth
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 59, Entry 118
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 28 Aug 1943 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Stanley Hardman - 22, Painter and Decorator, Bachelor, 35 Windermere St., Bolton
Marian Stewart - 21, Jack Frame Tenter, Spinster, 29 Bashall St., Bolton
Groom's Father: Robert Hardman, (deceased), Iron Turner
Bride's Father: Thomas Stewart, Switch Board Operator
Witness: William Stewart; Eileen Chadwick
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 60, Entry 119
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 15 Sep 1943 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Charles Thompson - 30, Soldier, Bachelor, 21 Wear St., Chilton Moor, Fence Houses, Co. Durham
Miriam Morris - 38, Shorthand Typist, Spinster, 44 Waverley Road, Astley Bridge, Bolton, Lancs.
Groom's Father: John Thompson, Miner
Bride's Father: James Morris, (deceased), Mill Manager
Witness: James Henry Hardcastle; Winifred Dodworth; Annie Ellen Morris
Married by Licence by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 60, Entry 120
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 30 Oct 1943 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
James William Corless - 26, Turner (3rd. Class), Bachelor, 342 Deane Church Lane
May Greenhalgh - 17, Winder, Spinster, 58 Bashall St.
Groom's Father: James William Corless, Corporation Employee
Bride's Father: Edward Greenhalgh, (deceased), Fire-beater
Witness: George Corless; Ivy Crook
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 61, Entry 121
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 22 Dec 1943 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Thomas Hugh Heasman - 28, L/Bombardier, Bachelor, 18 Millgrove St., Battersea, London, S. W. 11.
Dorothy Parker - 30, Secretary, Spinster, 'Oakdene', 74 Chorley New Road, Bolton
Groom's Father: William Edward Heasman, Glazier
Bride's Father: William Parker, Haulage Contractor
Witness: Edward James Heasman; Phyllis Parker
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Notes: [2nd witness signed with initials. Deleted and corrected. Initialled G. R. W.]
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 61, Entry 122
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 25 Dec 1943 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Jack Ingham - 20, Soldier, Bachelor, 71 Beckett St., Bolton
Sarah Alice Lilley - 22, Munitions Worker, Spinster, 40 Thwaites St.
Groom's Father: Ernest Ingham, Builder's Labourer
Bride's Father: Henry Seddon Lilley, Munitions Worker
Witness: James Ingham; Jean Lilley
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 62, Entry 123
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 25 Dec 1943 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Albert Parkinson - 33, Soldier, Bachelor, 35 Emblem St., Bolton
May Brooks - 30, Winder, Spinster, 15 Elmwood Grove
Groom's Father: Thomas Parkinson, (deceased), Labourer
Bride's Father: John Henry Brooks, Retired Policeman
Witness: John Brooks; Polly Clapp
Married by Licence by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 62, Entry 124
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 21 Feb 1944 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Harold Johnson Ainsworth - 35, Cotton Spinner, Bachelor, 129 Lawn St., Bolton
Edith Whittle - 27, Comber Tenter, Spinster, 28 Grierson Street, Bolton
Groom's Father: Samuel Ainsworth, (deceased), Cotton Spinner
Bride's Father: Arthur Whittle, Engineer
Witness: Jack Crompton; Alice Whittle
Married by Licence by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 63, Entry 125
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 1 Apr 1944 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Eric Hendry Shaw - 23, Sergeant, R. A. F., Bachelor, 16 Milo St.
Jessie Price - 19, Land Girl, Spinster, 3 Meadow View, Broughton, Nr. Chester
Groom's Father: Ernest Hendry Shaw, Munitions Worker
Bride's Father: Charles Hughes, (deceased), Labourer
Witness: James Alan Elwood; Lily Emily Shaw
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Notes: [Groom's age entered as 25 then corrected by the note; 'In entry No.126 col.3,
for '25' read '23'. Corrected on the 13th., April,1944, by me, George Roger
Woodhams, Vicar, in the presence of Eric Hendry Shaw and Jessie Shaw, The Parties Married']
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 63, Entry 126
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 8 Apr 1944 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Joseph Castle - 24, Engineer, Bachelor, 63 Broad o'th' Lane, Bolton
Martha Ellen Winder - 22, Textile Worker, Spinster, 14 Maple Avenue, Bolton
Groom's Father: Richard Castle, Caretaker
Bride's Father: Gilbert Winder, Crane Driver
Witness: Benjamin Winder; Joyce Giller
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 64, Entry 127
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 8 Apr 1944 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
John James Howard - 30, Labourer, Bachelor, 18 Bashall St., Bolton
Hannah Bromiley - 43, Presser, Spinster, 18 Bashall St., Bolton
Groom's Father: William Howard, Labourer
Bride's Father: James Bromiley, (deceased), Billiard-marker
Witness: Charles Arthur Chisman; Mary Teresa Chisman
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 64, Entry 128
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 20 Apr 1944 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Norman Small - 28, Gunner, Bachelor, 27 Beckett St.
Beatrice Maud Moss - 19, Weaver, Spinster, 146A Bolton Rd., Westhoughton
Groom's Father: John Small, Painter
Bride's Father: John Edward Moss, Miner
Witness: James Crowshaw; Margaret Ellen Small
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 65, Entry 129
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 22 Apr 1944 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Herbert Warburton - 39, Warehouseman, Bachelor, 37 Oak St., Bolton
Rhoda Isherwood - 39, Bobbin Winder, Spinster, 26 Avondale St.
Groom's Father: Levi Nuttall Warburton, (deceased), Labourer
Bride's Father: Archibald Isherwood, Cloth Stamper
Witness: Harry Warburton; Elizabeth Isherwood
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 65, Entry 130
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 1 Jun 1944 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Thomas Barton - 25, Soldier, Bachelor, 46 Harold Street, Bolton
Edith Southern - 24, Baker and Confectioner, Spinster, 45 Oxford Grove, Bolton
Groom's Father: Frank Barton, Meat Carrier
Bride's Father: Walter Southern, (deceased), Cotton Spinner
Witness: Ronald Barton; Bertha Ainsworth
Married by Licence by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 66, Entry 131
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 17 Jun 1944 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
James Thornley - 24, Tube Drawer, Bachelor, 16 Temple Rd., Halliwell, Bolton, Lancs.
Bessie Hutchinson - 25, Jack Frame Tenter, Spinster, 15 Rawson Rd., Bolton, Lancs.
Groom's Father: Richard Thornley, Machine Scutcher
Bride's Father: Henry James Robert Hutchinson, Retired Civil Servant
Witness: Stanley Hardman; Vera Bibby
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Notes: [Date entered as Seventeenth. Deleted and corrected. Initialled G. R. W.]
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 66, Entry 132
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 24 Jun 1944 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Kenneth Malcolm Scrogg - 21, Template Maker, Bachelor, 518 St. Helen's Road, Bolton
Phyllis Labrow - 31, Engraver, Spinster, 10 Bashall St., Bolton
Groom's Father: Leonard Charles Scrogg, Civil Servant
Bride's Father: Frederick James Scott Labrow, (deceased), Night Foreman
Witness: Cecil Scrogg; Edith Mary Statter
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 67, Entry 133
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 24 Jun 1944 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Ben Price - 30, Labourer, Bachelor, 30 Bilbao St., Bolton
Bessie Patrick - 29, Winder, Spinster, 40 Cellini St., Bolton
Groom's Father: Ralph Price, (deceased), Collier
Bride's Father: Arthur Patrick, Ship Builder
Witness: Arthur Patrick; Sylvia Broadbent
Married by Banns by: G. Roger Woodhams. Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 67, Entry 134
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 7 Jul 1944 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Thomas Alaistair Archibald McElfatrick - 34, R. A. F., Bachelor, The Manse Sligo Co. Sligo
Lily Wardle - 29, Clerk, Spinster, 44 Russell St Bolton
Groom's Father: Thomas Alexander McElfatrick, Presbyterian Minister
Bride's Father: John Mosley Wardle, Grocer
Witness: Hugh McGarry; Phyllis Neville Wardle
Married by Banns by: David N. Beavis. Officiating Minister
Notes: [Groom's given names transposed. Corrected and initialled D. N. B.]
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 68, Entry 135
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 22 Jul 1944 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Thomas Butler Almond - 26, R. A. F., Bachelor, 9 Maple Ave
Mary Henrietta Morfydd Jones - 21, Cost Clerk, Spinster, 156 Ivy Rd
Groom's Father: Joseph Sydney Almond, Engineer
Bride's Father: Robert Jones, Railwayman
Witness: W. Howe; D. Almond
Married by Banns by: David N. Beavis. Officiating Minister
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 68, Entry 136
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 5 Aug 1944 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
John Robert Robson - 19, Apprentice Electrician, Bachelor, 4 Darley St Horwich
Dorothy Needham - 19, Confectioner, Spinster, 55 Beckett St. Bolton
Groom's Father: Robert Robson, Tuber
Bride's Father: Alfred Needham, Metal Carrier
Witness: Nathan Turner Rawlinson; Florrie Seddon
Married by Licence by: Robert H. Vokes Vicar of St. Paul's Halliwell
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 69, Entry 137
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 29 Aug 1944 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Andrew Graham Deans - 23, H. M. Forces, Bachelor, R. A. F. Station Rufforth. Yorks.
Helen McIntyre - 23, Cotton Worker, Spinster, 93 Shepherd Cross St
Groom's Father: Archibald Mackinley Deans, Munition Worker
Bride's Father: Andrew McIntyre, Motor Driver
Witness: Alex. Alfred Stuart; Jessie McIntyre
Married by Banns by: David N. Beavis. Officiating Minister
Notes: [Groom's and Groom's Father's surnames entered as Deanes. Corrected and
initialled D. N. B.]
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 69, Entry 138
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 2 Sep 1944 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Frank Lawson - 27, Moulder, Bachelor, 68 Oxford Grove
Elsie Halliwell - 20, Ring Spinner, Spinster, 23 Oxford Grove
Groom's Father: Robert Emitt Lawson, (deceased), Railwayman
Bride's Father: James Wesley Halliwell, Car Driver
Witness: J. W. Halliwell; Lily Wilcock
Married by Banns by: Robert H. Vokes Vicar of St. Paul's Halliwell
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 70, Entry 139
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 2 Sep 1944 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Walter Howes - 22, Pattern Maker, Bachelor, 25 Victoria Grove
Hilda Hurst - 21, Tobacco-feeder, Spinster, 12 Thomas Austin Street
Groom's Father: Albert Edward Howes, Gas-meter Inspector
Bride's Father: John Hurst, Carter
Witness: Stanley Howes; Joan Hurst
Married by Banns by: Robert H. Vokes Vicar of St. Paul's Halliwell
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 70, Entry 140
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 9 Sep 1944 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Arthur Hill - 23, Electrician, Bachelor, 179 Ivy Rd
Dorothy Brennan - 21, Clerk, Spinster, 10 Rushton Rd
Groom's Father: Frank Hill, Spinning Overlooker
Bride's Father: Thomas Brennan, Insurance Agent
Witness: H. Longton; F. Stones
Married by Banns by: David N. Beavis. Officiating Minister
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 71, Entry 141
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 23 Sep 1944 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Harold Allen - 23, Wireman (R. N.), Bachelor, 3 Clarence Street, Morecambe
Dorothy Forrest - 22, Wireless Operator, W. A. A. F., Spinster, 25 New Barn St.
Groom's Father: Robert Allen, Herbalist
Bride's Father: William Forrest, Operative Spinner
Witness: R. T. Carter; H. Forrest
Married by Banns by: Robert H. Vokes Vicar of St. Paul's Halliwell
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 71, Entry 142
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 4 Oct 1944 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Frank Greenhalgh - 29, Engineer, Bachelor, 12 Digby Road, Sutton Coldfield
Megan Rogers - 24, Teacher, Spinster, 36 New Hall Lane, Heaton, Bolton
Groom's Father: Frank Greenhalgh, (deceased), Engineer
Bride's Father: William Rogers, Technical Representative
Witness: Ronald Stanley Greenhalgh; Olwen Rogers
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 72, Entry 143
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 14 Oct 1944 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
James Walsh - 23, Jig & Tool Fitter, Bachelor, 14 Highfield Road Bolton
Olive Bramwell - 19, Munition Worker, Spinster, 58 Brookland Grove Bolton
Groom's Father: James Walsh, Motor Driver
Bride's Father: James Bramwell, Aircraft Worker
Witness: James Cox; Iris Bramwell
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 72, Entry 144
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 14 Oct 1944 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Christopher Hemingway - 37, G. P. O. Linesman, Bachelor, 34 Rawson Road Bolton
Lily Stanley - 23, Mill Worker, Spinster, 64 Bashall Street Bolton
Bride's Father: John Stanley, Constructional Engineer
Witness: Jesse Waddington; Edna Gibbard
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 73, Entry 145
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 14 Oct 1944 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
William Foxcroft - 29, Forces H. M., Bachelor, 28 Horatio Street Bolton
Doreen Hughes - 23, Spinster, 37 Eighth Ave, Llay, Wrexham
Groom's Father: Thomas Foxcroft, Café Manager
Bride's Father: John William Hughes, Joiner
Witness: William Hayston; Annie Hayston
Married by Licence by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 73, Entry 146
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 4 Nov 1944 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Jack Turner - 21, (Pte) Soldier, Bachelor, 39 Jedburgh Ave. Bolton
Leona Meanley - 19, Winder, Spinster, 128 Chorley Old Road Bolton
Groom's Father: Jack Hutchinson, Soldier
Bride's Father: Herbert Meanley, Boiler Sealer
Witness: George Albert Brindle; Edith Brindle
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 74, Entry 147
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 23 Dec 1944 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Charles William Avril Page - 21, C. A. C., Bachelor, 1 School Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft
Annie Lunney - 22, Frame Tenter, Spinster, 3 France Street, Bolton
Groom's Father: Charles William Page, Joiner
Bride's Father: Bartholomew Lunney, (deceased), Furnace Man
Witness: Percy Leach; Ivy May Thacker
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 74, Entry 148
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 23 Dec 1944 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Ernest Raby - 30, Miner, Bachelor, 13 Lark Street Bolton
Phyllis Holland - 24, Spinster, 1 Lark Street Bolton
Groom's Father: Edward Raby, (deceased)
Bride's Father: Frederick Holland, Labourer
Witness: Peter Coughlin; Alice Nuttall
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 75, Entry 149
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 1 Jan 1945 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Dennis Culleton - 38, Tinsmith, Bachelor, 42 Marld Crescent Bolton
Charlotte Coop - 21, Spinster, 50 Victory Street Bolton
Groom's Father: William Culleton, (deceased)
Bride's Father: John Coop, (deceased)
Witness: Alfred Coop; William Flitcroft
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 75, Entry 150
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 1 Jan 1945 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Robert Coop - 19, Slater, Bachelor, 50 Victory Street Bolton
Emma Haslam - 21, Spinster, 18 Gilbert Street Bolton
Groom's Father: John Coop, (deceased)
Bride's Father: Albert Haslam, (deceased)
Witness: Albert Haslam; Edna Turner
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 76, Entry 151
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 24 Jan 1945 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
William Henry Worrall - 23, Motor Mechanic, Bachelor, London Road Frodsham
Elsie Marsh - 19, Confectioner, Spinster, 4 Oxford Grove Bolton
Groom's Father: Philip Worrall, (deceased)
Bride's Father: John Marsh, Pattern Cutter
Witness: John Hedley Worrall; Hilda Brearley
Married by Licence by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 76, Entry 152
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 24 Feb 1945 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Ronald Hardy - 21, R. N., Bachelor, 55 Fairbeck Crescent, Langold
Edna Motler - 21, A. T. S., Spinster, 52 Bashall St
Groom's Father: Arthur Hardy, (deceased), Miner
Bride's Father: Ernest Motler, Stripper and Grinder
Witness: Samuel Nevill Hardy; Alice Graham
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 77, Entry 153
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 17 Mar 1945 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
William Sutcliffe - 24, Engineer, Bachelor, 25 Ivy Road Bolton
Irene Lawton - 21, Bus Conductress, Spinster, 11 Maybank St Bolton
Groom's Father: William Sutcliffe, Jeweller
Bride's Father: Arthur Lawton, Engineer
Witness: Arthur Lawton; Freda Poole; J. O'niel
Married by Licence by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 77, Entry 154
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 31 Mar 1945 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Walter Hugh Tattersall - 22, Window Cleaner, Bachelor, 2 Hexham Avenue Bolton
Gladys Mary Massey - 23, Spinster, 24 Victory St Bolton
Groom's Father: Walter Barlow Tattersall, Grocer
Bride's Father: William Pye Isherwood Massey, Carter
Witness: Alan Carter; Joyce Mary Tattersall
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 78, Entry 155
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 31 Mar 1945 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Stanley Laithwaite - 24, Turner, Bachelor, 16 Rutland Grove Bolton
Myra Westman - 20, Spinster, 274 Oxford Grove Bolton
Groom's Father: George Saxon Laithwaite, (deceased)
Bride's Father: James Westman, Warehouseman
Witness: Brian Eccles; Edna Pilling
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 78, Entry 156
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 31 Mar 1945 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Thomas Woods - 24, R. A. F., Bachelor, 24 Bilbao St Bolton
Bessie Gregory - 22, Spinster, Ashlea Bungalow, Markland Hill, Bolton
Groom's Father: Thomas Woods, Brewer's Labourer
Bride's Father: James Gregory, Motor Mechanic's Labourer
Witness: Joseph Barton; Joan Barton
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 79, Entry 157
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 7 Apr 1945 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
William Preston - 21, H. M. Forces, Bachelor, 63 Hibernian St Deane Bolton
Edith Barnes - 20, Spinster, 59 Becket St Bolton
Groom's Father: William Preston, Miner
Bride's Father: Samuel Barnes, Labourer
Witness: William Preston; Samuel Wrigley
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 79, Entry 158
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 19 May 1945 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Edwin Coburn - 33, Weaver, Bachelor, 16 Victoria Grove
Rose Mary Eckersley - 22, Spinster, 16 Victoria Grove
Groom's Father: Willie Coburn, Gas Works
Bride's Father: Walter Eckersley, Tram Conductor
Witness: John Clarkson; Betty Coburn
Married by Banns by: John Chadwick, Chaplain to the Deaf, Officiating Minister
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 80, Entry 159
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 2 Jun 1945 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Harry Moores - 21, R.N., Bachelor, 30 Greenroyd Ave
Beatrice Cole - 19, Spinster, 38 Bashall St
Groom's Father: David Joseph Moores, Bricklayer
Bride's Father: Frederick Cole, Fireman
Witness: John Elder; Kathleen Cole
Married by Licence by: Robert H. Vokes Officiating Minister
Notes: [Bride's age entered as 20. Deleted and corrected. Initialled R. H. V.]
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 80, Entry 160
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 9 Jun 1945 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
John Lucas - 26, Fitter, Bachelor, 182 Folds Rd
Emily Carr - 22, Spinster, 16 Northern Grove
Groom's Father: Henry Lucas, Railway Guard
Bride's Father: Joe Southern Carr, Labourer
Witness: Stanley Vickers; Doris Lucas
Married by Licence by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 81, Entry 161
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 9 Jun 1945 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Leonard William Bateson - 27, R. A. S. C., Bachelor, 585 Halliwell Rd
Irene Hill - 23, Spinster, 6 Regent St
Groom's Father: William Bateson, Bolton Corporation Worker
Bride's Father: James Hill, Porter
Witness: James Robert Wells; Joyce Bateson
Married by Licence by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 81, Entry 162
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 11 Jun 1945 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Dexter Raymond Williams - 22, U. S. Forces, Bachelor, 10 Becket St
Kathleen Shields - 21, Spinster, 10 Becket St
Groom's Father: Simon Peter Williams, Saw Mill Worker
Bride's Father: George Shields, (deceased)
Witness: M/Sgt. Raymond A. Hedrick; Mary Cook
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 82, Entry 163
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 23 Jun 1945 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
William Morris Wilkes - 31, Spinner, Bachelor, 30 Johnson Fold Avenue
Mary Jane Heywood Thwaites - 27, Spinster, 2 Bilbao St
Groom's Father: George Wilkes, Tram Conductor
Bride's Father: James Heywood Thwaites, (deceased)
Witness: George Wilkes; Lydia Smith Hickman
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 82, Entry 164
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 23 Jun 1945 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
James Joseph Atkinson - 28, Civil Servant, Bachelor, 15 Abbey Grove
Gene Hardman - 22, Spinster, 195 Hatfield Rd
Groom's Father: William Atkinson, Labourer
Bride's Father: Frederick Hardman, Gardener
Witness: Frederick Hardman; Lily Dunne
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Notes: [Groom's Condition and Profession transposed. Deleted and corrected.]
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 83, Entry 165
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 23 Jun 1945 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
William Henry Orgill - 30, Motor Driver, Bachelor, 22 Regent St
Betsy Fenton - 31, Spinster, 22 Regent St
Groom's Father: William Henry Orgill, (deceased)
Bride's Father: John Fenton, (deceased)
Witness: Clifford Stead; Annie Stead
Married by Banns
Notes: [Officiant's name not recorded]
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 83, Entry 166
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 27 Jun 1945 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Herbert Baldwin - 55, Insurance Agent, Widower, 14 Maple Avenue
Elizabeth Ann Isherwood - 42, Spinster, 23 Windsor Grove
Groom's Father: Robert Baldwin, (deceased)
Bride's Father: Thomas Isherwood, (deceased)
Witness: Tom Baldwin; Emily Cooper
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 84, Entry 167
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 27 Jun 1945 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Alan Dobson Walker - 24, R. A. F., Bachelor, 6 Denbigh Rd
Joan Travers - 25, Spinster, 240 Chorley Old Rd
Groom's Father: Sidney Lomax Walker, (deceased)
Bride's Father: William Travers, House Furnisher
Witness: James Percival Walker; Kathleen Joan Sulley
Married by Licence by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 84, Entry 168
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 30 Jun 1945 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Albert Hardman - 57, Iron & Steel Worker, Widower, 4 Northern Grove
Martha Rawcliffe - 48, Widow, 2 Northern Grove
Groom's Father: James Hardman, (deceased)
Bride's Father: Thomas Hulme, (deceased)
Witness: Harry Kelly; Annie Kelly
Married by Licence by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 85, Entry 169
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 30 Jun 1945 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
James Bromilow - 33, Stripper & Grinder, Bachelor, 8 France St
Emily Murray - 23, Spinster, 48 Victory St
Groom's Father: George Bromilow, (deceased)
Bride's Father: Joseph Murray, Clogger
Witness: Joseph Walsh; Florence Wilson
Married by Banns by: David N. Beavis. Officiating Minister
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 85, Entry 170
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 30 Jun 1945 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Thomas Jowles Goodman - 23, Plumber, Bachelor, 8 Lilly St
Ellen Bostock - 23, Spinster, 10 Stanley Rd
Groom's Father: George Samuel Goodman, Electrical Meter Fixer
Bride's Father: Thomas Bostock, Stripper & Grinder
Witness: Wm. Buller; J. Morton
Married by Banns by: David N. Beavis. Officiating Minister
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 86, Entry 171
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 14 Jul 1945 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Thomas Gee Holden - 25, Clerk, Bachelor, 25 Keighley St
Ethel Corless - 23, Spinster, 21 Battenberg Rd
Groom's Father: Roger Frederick Holden, Clerk
Bride's Father: Joseph Corless, (deceased)
Witness: Harry Holt; Ida Adamson
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 86, Entry 172
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 18 Aug 1945 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Alfred Woodcock - 39, Process Worker, Bachelor, 162 Hatfield Rd
Bertha Heyes - 36, Spinster, 13 Shurmer St
Groom's Father: John William Woodcock, (deceased)
Bride's Father: John Heyes, (deceased)
Witness: Stanley Woodcock; Eleanor Woodcock
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 87, Entry 173
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 18 Aug 1945 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Frederick Lee - 25, H. M. Forces, Bachelor, 175 Darley St
Vera Chadwick - 23, Spinster, 83 Shepherd Cross St
Groom's Father: Frederick Lee, Furniture Remover
Bride's Father: Frederick Chadwick, Furniture Remover
Witness: Herbert Lee; Hazel Chadwick
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 87, Entry 174
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 8 Sep 1945 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
John Henry Norris - 28, H. M. Forces, Bachelor, 136 Cannon St
Lily Elsie Mellows - 24, Spinster, 8 Victoria Grove
Groom's Father: John Henry Norris, Coal Merchant
Bride's Father: Arthur Mellows, Joiner
Witness: Arthur Mellows; Mary McQueen Gleed
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 88, Entry 175
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 20 Sep 1945 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
John Henry Jones - 25, Tractor Driver, Bachelor, 12 Cundey St Bolton
Barbara Doreen Sephton - 23, Spinster, 54 Henley Rd Coventry
Groom's Father: John Henry Jones, Night Watchman
Bride's Father: Francis Sephton, Insurance Agent
Witness: Francis Sephton; James Brindle
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 88, Entry 176
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 6 Oct 1945 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Robert Higson - 20, Forge Hand, Bachelor, 28 Charles Holden St
Joan Parkinson - 20, Spinster, 260 Oxford Grove
Groom's Father: James Higson, Firebeater
Bride's Father: Thomas Parkinson, Porter
Witness: Thomas Higson; Mary E. Prescott
Married by Banns by: Henry Hunter (Officiating Minister)
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 89, Entry 177
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 22 Dec 1945 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Ernest Singleton - 23, R. N., Bachelor, Farm Cottage Edgworth
Irene Riding - 22, Spinster, 52 Victory St
Groom's Father: Harry Booth Singleton, Painter & Decorator
Bride's Father: Elihu Burritt Riding, Engineer
Witness: Arthur Singleton; Agnes Edge
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 89, Entry 178
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 2 Feb 1946 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Fred Higginson - 33, Corporation Employee, Bachelor, 133 Eskrick St
Olive Watson - 39, Widow, 109 Valletts Lane
Groom's Father: James Herbert Higginson, Cabinet Maker
Bride's Father: George Henry Boylan, (deceased)
Witness: Stanley Higginson; Edna Boylan
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 90, Entry 179
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 23 Feb 1946 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
John Goodman - 25, Soldier, Bachelor, 63 Merehall St Bolton
Florence Stones - 26, Spinster, 18 St Lukes St Bolton
Groom's Father: Edward Goodman, (deceased)
Bride's Father: John James Stones, Stripper & Grinder
Witness: Gilbert Goodman; Joan Langshaw Stuart
Married by Licence by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 90, Entry 180
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 2 Mar 1946 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Edgar John Albert Chambers - 26, Labourer, Bachelor, 45 Merehall St Bolton
Irene Smith - 20, Spinster, 68 Lawn St Bolton
Groom's Father: Albert James Edward Chambers, Labourer
Bride's Father: James John Smith, Machinist
Witness: Mr Arnold Henry Duckworth; Edith Singlewood
Married by Licence by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 91, Entry 181
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 30 Mar 1946 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
George Rothwell - 22, Iron Moulder, Bachelor, 52 Sidney St Bolton
Ethel Adamson - 22, Spinster, 36 Horatio St Bolton
Groom's Father: George Rothwell, (deceased)
Bride's Father: Henry Adamson, Spinner
Witness: John Joseph Rothwell; Irene Howarth
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 91, Entry 182
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 17 Apr 1946 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
William Percy Hargreaves - 25, Motor Engineer, Bachelor, 18 Cundey St
Lilian Finney - 24, Spinster, 32 Cundey St
Groom's Father: William John Hargreaves, (deceased)
Bride's Father: Edward Finney, Carter
Witness: George Gray; Harry Robey Hargreaves
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 92, Entry 183
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 22 Apr 1946 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Albert Sewell - 26, Shop Assistant, Bachelor, 36 Eskrick St
Edith Marsden - 26, Spinster, 33 Victoria Grove
Groom's Father: Robert Sewell, Shopkeeper
Bride's Father: Joseph William Marsden, Textile Worker
Witness: James Aspinall; Constance Sewell
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 93, Entry 185
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 27 Apr 1946 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
John Gidman - 22, R. N., Bachelor, 17 Victory St Bolton
Joyce Wood - 21, Spinster, 47 Victory St Bolton
Groom's Father: Joseph Gidman, Labourer
Bride's Father: Charles Wood, Motor Driver
Witness: Joseph Gidman; Dorothy Ridings
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 93, Entry 186
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 18 May 1946 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
William Smith - 25, R. A. F., Bachelor, 30 Jackson's Rd Salterbeck, Workington
Winifred Mary Barclay - 19, Spinster, 15 Osborne Grove Bolton
Groom's Father: William Smith, Railway Worker
Witness: Stanley Clarke; Rhona Nutton
Married by Licence by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 94, Entry 187
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 25 May 1946 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Henry Whittle - 27, Painter & Decorator, Bachelor, 164 Hatfield Rd
Jessie Shaw - 23, Spinster, 3 Vermont St
Groom's Father: William Whittle, Retired
Bride's Father: Ralph Shaw, Barman
Witness: Albert Whittle; Norma Booth
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 94, Entry 188
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 1 Jun 1946 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Ellis Syddall - 30, Spinner, Bachelor, 156 Hall Lane Farnworth
Doris Robinson - 30, Widow, 13 Victory St Bolton
Groom's Father: James Syddall, (deceased)
Bride's Father: Isaac Whittle, Gardener
Witness: Harry Syddall; Florrie Whittle
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 95, Entry 189
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 1 Jun 1946 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Arnold Vickers - 28, Leather Worker, Bachelor, 193 Crompton Way Bolton
Hilda Ewins - 26, Spinster, 10 Victoria Grove
Groom's Father: Charles Thomas Vickers, Leather Worker
Bride's Father: Edward Ewins, Labourer
Witness: Edward Ewins; Mary Vickers
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 95, Entry 190
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 15 Jun 1946 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Thomas Crompton - 27, Assistant Frame Overlooker, Bachelor, 17 Harold St Bolton
Edna Holden - 25, Spinster, 160 Hatfield Rd Bolton
Groom's Father: Thomas Crompton, (deceased)
Bride's Father: James Holden, Engineer
Witness: James Holden; Margaret Ellen Crompton
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 96, Entry 191
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 20 Jun 1946 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Brian Eccles - 23, R. A. F., Bachelor, 290 Crescent Rd Bolton
Edna Pilling - 21, Spinster, 70 Shepherd Cross St Bolton
Groom's Father: Richard Eccles, Fitter
Bride's Father: Thomas Entwistle Pilling, Brass Foundry Worker
Witness: John Alan Eccles; Edith Lomax
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 96, Entry 192
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 22 Jun 1946 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Arnold Breakell - 33, Moulder, Bachelor, Roper's Barn Valletts Lane Bolton
Violet Scholes - 31, Spinster, 18 Weymouth St Bolton
Groom's Father: Frank Breakell, Corporation Employee
Bride's Father: Lawrence Scholes, Storekeeper
Witness: Frank Breakell; Eileen Scholes
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 97, Entry 193
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 22 Jun 1946 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Robert Forrest - 28, Plastic Moulder, Bachelor, 16 St Thomas St Bolton
Alice Winder - 27, Spinster, 14 Maple Avenue Bolton
Groom's Father: Albert Forrest, (deceased)
Bride's Father: Gilbert Winder, Crane Driver
Witness: Benjamin Winder; Frances Forrest
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Notes: [Bride signed Alice Forrest. Deleted and corrected.]
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 97, Entry 194
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 26 Jun 1946 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Ronald Warburton - 23, Leather Worker, Bachelor, 18 Charlesworth Avenue
Edith Treppas - 21, Spinster, 46 Victory St
Groom's Father: Frank Warburton, Moulder
Bride's Father: Alfred Treppas, (deceased)
Witness: George Warburton; Dorothy Holden
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 98, Entry 195
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 26 Jun 1946 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Fred Carter - 43, Tanner's Labourer, Widower, 102 Oxford Grove
Bertha Greenhalgh - 47, Widow, Victory Hotel Chorley Old Rd
Groom's Father: William Carter, (deceased)
Bride's Father: Alan Crompton, (deceased)
Witness: Allan Cruickshanks; George Crompton; Molly? Crompton
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 98, Entry 196
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 29 Jun 1946 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
John Thomas Twigley - 25, Iron Dresser, Bachelor, 70 Balshaw St Bolton
Violet Barlow - 22, Spinster, 23 Regent St Bolton
Groom's Father: James Luke Twigley, Iron Moulder
Bride's Father: James Barlow, (deceased)
Witness: Evan Markland; Gladys Parkinson
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 99, Entry 197
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 13 Jul 1946 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Frederick Band - 28, H. M. Forces, Bachelor, 141 Darley St Bolton
Norah Johnson - 24, Spinster, 213 Hatfield Rd Bolton
Groom's Father: John Band, (deceased)
Bride's Father: Daniel Johnson, Firebeater
Witness: William Moore; Irene Thomas
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 99, Entry 198
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 18 Jul 1946 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
George Houlden - 41, Plumber, Bachelor, 10 Middle Walk Knutsford
Hilda Booth - 40, Spinster, 1 Beckett St Bolton
Groom's Father: Charles Houlden, (deceased)
Bride's Father: Albert Booth, Engineer
Witness: Edwin S. Chilton; Miriam Alice Keighley
Married by Licence by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 100, Entry 199
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 10 Aug 1946 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Stanley Horrocks - 35, Dairyman, Bachelor, 18 Milo St Bolton
Lily Emily Shaw - 24, Spinster, 16 Milo St Bolton
Groom's Father: James Edward Horrocks, Labourer
Bride's Father: Ernest Henry Shaw, Labourer
Witness: William Moores; Marion Dodd
Married by Banns by: T. Siddle Officiating Minister
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 100, Entry 200
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 29 Aug 1946 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Roye Vernon - 27, Warehouse Man, Bachelor, 38 Cundey St. Bolton
Joyce Barnes - 24, Spinster, 34 Settle St. Bolton
Groom's Father: Joseph Vernon, Retired
Bride's Father: George Barnes, (deceased)
Witness: William Hindle; Victoria Jackson
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 101, Entry 201
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 31 Aug 1946 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Albert Waddilove - 29, Time Clerk, Bachelor, 40 Beatrice Rd. Bolton
Joan Hinchcliffe - 21, Spinster, 26 Rawson Rd Bolton
Groom's Father: Richard Waddilove, Retired
Bride's Father: Frank Hinchcliffe, Overlooker
Witness: George Waddilove; Thelma Pover
Married by Banns by: T. Siddle Officiating Minister
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 101, Entry 202
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 9 Sep 1946 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
George Cluly Wilson - 22, M. N., Bachelor, 33 Beckett St Bolton
Joan Greenwood - 20, Spinster, 27 Bashall St Bolton
Groom's Father: George Wilson, Foundry Worker
Bride's Father: John Greenwood, (deceased)
Witness: Roland Wilson; Doreen Eckersley
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Notes: [Groom's middle name entered as Cluley. Corrected by the note 'Col.2 read Cluly
not Cluley E. A. E. H.']
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 102, Entry 203
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 21 Sep 1946 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Leonard Taylor - 26, Motor Engineer, Bachelor, 63 School Road Manchester
Catherine Bowen - 25, Spinster, 17 Park St
Groom's Father: Alfred Taylor, Fireman
Bride's Father: Alfred Bowen, Salesman
Witness: Edward Bowen; Margaret Joan Massey
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Notes: [Groom's and Bride's names have been entered in the place allocated for their
signatures. Subsequently crossed out and signatures entered in space.]
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 102, Entry 204
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 21 Sep 1946 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
John Unsworth - 21, Printer, Bachelor, 112 Hatfield Rd
Iris Lawton - 20, Spinster, 14 Vermont St
Groom's Father: James Unsworth, Printer's Assistant
Bride's Father: James Lawton, Motor Driver
Witness: Albert Pollitt; Annie Jackson
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Notes: [Groom's and Bride's names have been entered in the place allocated for their
signatures. Subsequently signatures entered in space.]
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 103, Entry 205
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 3 Oct 1946 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
James Griffen - 38, Motor Driver, Divorced, 54 Victory St
Elizabeth Horton - 38, Spinster, 54 Victory St
Groom's Father: John Griffen, (deceased)
Bride's Father: Thomas Horton, (deceased)
Witness: Percy Robinson; Margaret Mary Monks
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Notes: [Groom signed 'James Griffin'. His condition was stated as 'Formerly the
husband of Clarice Griffin, formerly Clarice Makin from whom he obtained a divorce']
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 104, Entry 207
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 5 Oct 1946 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Peter John Wilkinson - 24, R. A. F., Bachelor, 73 Thornton St Glasgow
Florrie Seddon - 22, Spinster, 59 Becket St
Groom's Father: John Wilkinson, Tram Driver
Bride's Father: James Albert Seddon, Grocer
Witness: J. Stoddart; Audrey Berry
Married by Licence by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 104, Entry 208
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 9 Nov 1946 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Ambrose Townley Carlyle - 28, Labourer, Bachelor, 984 Chorley Old Rd Bolton
Annie Jones - 30, Spinster, 984 Chorley Old Rd Bolton
Groom's Father: Walter Carlyle, Piecer
Bride's Father: John Henry Jones, Night Watchman
Witness: John Henry Jones; Ethel Millicent Bourne
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 105, Entry 209
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 21 Dec 1946 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
George Fletcher - 47, Motor Driver, Widower, 23 Windsor Grove Bolton
Doris Mary Lee - 46, Spinster, 95 Lonsdale Rd Bolton
Groom's Father: James Fletcher, (deceased)
Bride's Father: Thomas Lee, (deceased)
Witness: Fred Lee; Emily Lee
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 105, Entry 210
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 21 Dec 1946 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Jack Entwistle - 24, Engine Fitter, Bachelor, 198 Rishton Lane Bolton
Margaret Mowat - 24, Spinster, 7 Waldeck St Bolton
Groom's Father: Joseph Entwistle, Coal Dealer
Bride's Father: John McFarlane Mowat, (deceased)
Witness: Ian McFarlane Mowat; Thomas J. Entwistle
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 106, Entry 211
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 21 Dec 1946 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
William Vaughn - 24, Fitter, Bachelor, 29 Mathew St Bolton
Dorothy May Dykins - 23, Spinster, 19 Wyresdale Rd Bolton
Groom's Father: William Thomas Vaughn, Welder
Bride's Father: Herbert Henry Dykins, Storehouse-man
Witness: Walter Whittaker Ollerton; Lilian Dykins
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 106, Entry 212
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 4 Jan 1947 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
John Bernard Frank Caswell - 30, Iron Worker, Bachelor, 11 Peddar St Bolton
Vera Massey - 32, Spinster, 150 Devonshire Rd Bolton
Groom's Father: Henry Herbert Caswell, (deceased)
Bride's Father: John Willie Massey
Witness: George Selwyn Caswell; Betty Caswell
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 107, Entry 213
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 8 Feb 1947 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Frank Ryder - 20, Fitter, Bachelor, 27 Battenberg Rd Bolton
Georgina Joyce Lammas - 17, Spinster, 18 Vermont St Bolton
Groom's Father: John Richard Ryder, Re-layer
Bride's Father: Arthur Reginald Lammas, (deceased)
Witness: James Ryder; Florence Maud Ellison
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 107, Entry 214
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 15 Feb 1947 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Thomas William Hampson - 28, Dumper Driver, Bachelor, 7 Horace St
Margery Mann - 20, Spinster, 19 Rawson Rd
Groom's Father: Peter Hampson, (Deceased)
Bride's Father: Leonard Mann, Spinner's Assistant
Witness: Richard Hampson; Elizabeth Betty Mann
Married by Licence by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 108, Entry 215
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 15 Feb 1947 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Kenneth Morris - 23, Steel Erector, Bachelor, 1 Valletts Buildings
Lillian Rushmore - 22, Spinster, 15 Clark St
Groom's Father: Frederick Morris, Cotton Twister
Bride's Father: Fred Rushmore, Cotton Spinner
Witness: Thomas Brookes; May Rushmore
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 108, Entry 216
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 22 Feb 1947 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Hiram Baxter - 46, Motor Engineer, Widower, 23 Longford Avenue
Ethel Stopforth - 39, Widow, 35 Oxford Grove
Groom's Father: John William Baxter, Painter
Bride's Father: Thomas Tong, Retired
Witness: John Olive Baxter; Agnes Greenhalgh
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 109, Entry 217
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 22 Mar 1947 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
George Reaney - 22, H. M. F., Bachelor, 10 Clark St Bolton
Jane Lever - 20, Spinster, 14 Poulton Avenue Breightmet
Groom's Father: George Reaney, Foreman Turner
Bride's Father: Alfred Holt Lever, (deceased)
Witness: F. Bennett; Norman Lever
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 109, Entry 218
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 7 Apr 1947 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
George Yarwood - 27, Spinner, Bachelor, 23 Daughall St Bolton
Joyce Smethurst - 22, Spinster, 134 Chorley Old Rd Bolton
Groom's Father: George Henry Yarwood, Labourer
Bride's Father: Gilbert Smethurst, Lighting Attendant
Witness: Kenneth Yarwood; Eileen Marley
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 110, Entry 219
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 17 Apr 1947 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Alwyn Greenhalgh - 22, Royal Naval Officer, Bachelor, Woodstock' 92 Chorley New Rd. Bolton
Constance Margaret Holden - 26, Spinster, 125 Revidge Rd. Blackburn
Groom's Father: Gilbert Windsor Greenhalgh, Educational Toy Manufacturer
Bride's Father: William Holden, (deceased)
Witness: Joseph John Holden; Winifred Greenhalgh
Married by Licence by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 110, Entry 220
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 10 May 1947 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
John Edward Wooldridge - 23, Bank Clerk, Bachelor, Corven House, Weare-Gifford, Bideford N. Devon
Olive Hazelhurst - 23, Spinster, 9 Orwell Rd Bolton
Groom's Father: Thomas Edward Wooldridge, Retired
Bride's Father: James Hazelhurst, Yarn Warehouseman
Witness: Edna Taylor; Jack Fisher
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 111, Entry 221
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 21 Jun 1947 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Harold Council - 46, Labour Manager, Widower, 45 Breightmet Drive
Dorothy Mower - 22, Spinster, 24 Elmwood Grove Bolton
Groom's Father: Robert Council, (deceased)
Witness: Frank Council; Kathleen Elizabeth Roberts
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 111, Entry 222
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 21 Jun 1947 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Ronald Wilson - 23, H. M. Forces, Bachelor, 148 Rye Hill Newcastle-on-Tyne
Ivy Smethurst - 19, Spinster, 34 Rutland Grove Bolton
Groom's Father: Ralph Wilson, Bus Driver
Bride's Father: William Smethurst, Haulage Contractor
Witness: John Herbert Armstrong; Nellie Taylor
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 112, Entry 223
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 21 Jun 1947 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
George Waddilove - 31, Small Tools Engineer, Bachelor, 40 Beatrice Rd. Bolton
Thelma Pover - 22, Spinster, 14 Waldeck St Bolton
Groom's Father: Richard Waddilove, Retired
Bride's Father: Thomas Pover, (deceased)
Witness: Thomas Pover; Lily Pover
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 112, Entry 224
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 25 Jun 1947 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Eric Charles Bromley - 33, Optician, Bachelor, 17 St Leonards Rd St Annes on Sea
Mary Turner - 19, Spinster, 155 Ivy Rd Bolton
Groom's Father: Harry Bromley, Optician
Bride's Father: William Turner, Spinner
Witness: Donald Aitchison; Lillian Turner
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 113, Entry 225
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 28 Jun 1947 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
James Hamer - 25, Setter, Bachelor, 35 York St Bolton
Mary Elizabeth Grundy - 28, Spinster, 122 Chorley Old Rd Bolton
Groom's Father: Edward Hamer, (deceased)
Bride's Father: James Granville Grundy, (deceased)
Witness: Edward Hamer; Mary E. Prescott
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 113, Entry 226
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 28 Jun 1947 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Bartholomew Lunney - 29, Labourer, Bachelor, 3 France St Bolton
Selina Evans - 27, Spinster, 6 Bullock St Bolton
Groom's Father: Bartholomew Lunney, (deceased)
Bride's Father: Thomas William Evans, (deceased)
Witness: James Lunney; Elizabeth Evans
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 114, Entry 227
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 28 Jun 1947 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Thomas McCann - 21, Miner, Bachelor, 62 Ramwell St Bolton
Lilian Gore - 22, Spinster, 20 Victoria Grove Bolton
Groom's Father: James McCann, Labourer
Bride's Father: Edward Peter Gore, Railway Employee
Witness: James McCann; Eunice Walsh
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 114, Entry 228
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 12 Jul 1947 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
George Birchall - 23, Electrical Fitter, Bachelor, 32 Mellor Grove Bolton
Annie Howarth - 21, Spinster, 142 Lawn St Bolton
Groom's Father: Ernest Birchall, Tram Driver
Bride's Father: Felix Howarth, Van Driver
Witness: Phyllis Howarth; Ethel Birchall
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 115, Entry 229
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 12 Jul 1947 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Leonard Moore - 24, Welder, Bachelor, 99 Normandy St Bolton
Audrey Berry - 23, Spinster, 69 Lawn St Bolton
Groom's Father: Thomas Moore, Retired
Bride's Father: James Berry, Retired
Witness: Cedric Moore; James Berry
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 115, Entry 230
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 9 Aug 1947 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Alan Whittle - 20, Gardener, Bachelor, 457 Chorley Old Rd Bolton
Vera Vause - 24, Spinster, 30 Regent St Bolton
Groom's Father: Isaac Whittle, Gardener
Bride's Father: Edwin Archer Vause, Sheet Metal Worker
Witness: George Whittle; Megan Kerrighan
Married by Banns by: W. G. Warburton, Vicar of St. Barnabas, Bolton
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 116, Entry 231
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 16 Aug 1947 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Harry Ingham - 45, Ring Jobber, Widower, 61 Victory St Bolton
Emily Monks - 50, Widow, 14 France St Bolton
Groom's Father: Lewis Ingham, (deceased)
Bride's Father: Thomas Wilkinson, (deceased)
Witness: Charles Owen; Mary Wilkinson
Married by Banns by: W. G. Warburton, Vicar of St. Barnabas, Bolton
Notes: [Bride's address entered as 14 Victory St. Deleted and corrected by the note
'Col. 6. Should read 14 France St Bolton. W. G. W.']
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 116, Entry 232
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 30 Aug 1947 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Francis Marshall - 41, Ring Labourer, Bachelor, 93 Valletts Lane Bolton
Sarah Ann Harbour - 42, Widow, 10 Shipton St Bolton
Groom's Father: Thomas Marshall, (deceased)
Bride's Father: Samuel Davies, (deceased)
Witness: James Herbert Marshall; Queenie Marshall
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 117, Entry 233
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 30 Aug 1947 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
John Joseph Rothwell - 21, Coal Miner, Bachelor, 36 Horatio St Bolton
Lilian Holt - 23, Spinster, 13 Knott Lane Bolton
Groom's Father: George Rothwell, (deceased)
Bride's Father: William Holt, Retired
Witness: William Holt; Lily Rothwell
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 117, Entry 234
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 6 Sep 1947 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Jim Lang - 36, Groundsman, Divorced, 9 Lilly St Bolton
Annie Wallworth - 34, Spinster, 2 Milo St Bolton
Groom's Father: John Lang, Engineer
Bride's Father: William Wallworth, Retired
Witness: Fred Lang; Mary Marion Massey
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Notes: [The groom's condition is correctly described in a margin note: 'Col. 4. should
read 'Formerly the husband of Ruth Lang, formerly Ruth Freeman, from whom he
obtained a divorce. E. A. E. H.']
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 118, Entry 235
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 6 Sep 1947 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
William Turner - 27, Grocery Manager, Bachelor, 155 Ivy Rd Bolton
Ida Joyce Russell - 21, Spinster, 125 Chorley Old Rd Bolton
Groom's Father: William Turner, Spinner
Bride's Father: Richard Russell, Hairdresser
Witness: Harry Turner; Albert Edward Pyett
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 118, Entry 236
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 20 Sep 1947 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Eric Glaister - 21, Soldier, Bachelor, 86 Pimlott Rd Bolton
Margaret Fernley - 21, Spinster, 33 Regent St Bolton
Groom's Father: George Glaister, (deceased)
Bride's Father: Ernest Fernley, (deceased)
Witness: G. Reaney; N. Holt
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 119, Entry 237
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 20 Sep 1947 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Frank Winstanley - 36, Master Cabinet Maker, Divorced, 72 Chorley Old Rd Bolton
Bessie Derbyshire - 38, Spinster, 72 Chorley Old Rd Bolton
Groom's Father: John Thomas Winstanley, Retired
Bride's Father: Thomas Derbyshire, deceased
Witness: Thomas Lane; Constance Lane
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Notes: [Groom's condition was 'formerly the husband of Harriet Winstanley, formerly
Harriet Gaskell from whom he obtained a divorce']
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 119, Entry 238
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 20 Sep 1947 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Harold Schofield - 21, Engineer, Bachelor, 56 Church Avenue Bolton
Sylvia Peace - 21, Spinster, 13 Beckett St Bolton
Groom's Father: John Schofield, (deceased)
Bride's Father: Thomas Peace, Surveyor's Chainman
Witness: Thomas Peace; Charles Henry Broadhead
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 120, Entry 239
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 1 Nov 1947 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Karl Francisco Caless - 37, Butcher, Divorced, 11 Norwood Grove Bolton
Audrey Irene Murfet - 20, Spinster, 186 Valletts Lane Bolton
Groom's Father: James Caless, Painter
Bride's Father: John Murfet, Farmer
Witness: John Murfet; James Arthur Lee
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Notes: [Groom's condition recorded as 'formerly the husband of Peggy Irene Caless,
formerly Peggy Irene Parbles from whom he obtained a divorce']
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 120, Entry 240
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 19 Nov 1947 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Edward Clinch - 21, Railwayman, Bachelor, 85 Astley St Bolton
Joan Isherwood - 18, Spinster, 14 Regent St Bolton
Groom's Father: Thomas Edward Clinch, Traffic Inspector
Bride's Father: Thomas Isherwood, Labourer
Witness: Henry Philip Foster; Joyce Turner
Married by Licence by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 121, Entry 241
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 20 Dec 1947 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Daniel Gears - 25, Coal Miner, Bachelor, 32 Norwood Grove Bolton
Josephine Morton - 20, Spinster, 12 Vermont St Bolton
Groom's Father: Daniel Gears, Electrician
Bride's Father: William Morton, Mule Spinner
Witness: Frank Mann; Margaret Alice Morton
Married by Banns
Notes: [Officiant's name not recorded]
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 121, Entry 242
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 20 Dec 1947 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Alfred Morlidge - 26, Turner, Bachelor, 7 Bentley St Bolton
Irene Hadfield - 25, Spinster, 31 Pedder St Bolton
Groom's Father: Frederick Morlidge, (deceased)
Bride's Father: Sidney Hadfield, Labourer
Witness: Clifford Collins, Jnr.; Beatrice Birch
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 122, Entry 243
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 20 Dec 1947 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Henry Taylor - 22, R. A. F., Bachelor, 271 Halliwell Rd Bolton
Doreen Hodgkinson - 21, Spinster, 5 Bashall St Bolton
Groom's Father: Henry Taylor, Bricklayer
Bride's Father: Herbert Hodgkinson, Foreman Labourer
Witness: Gilbert Wareing; Jean Kelly
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 122, Entry 244
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 26 Dec 1947 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Charles Carlton Smith - 21, H. M. F., Bachelor, 98 Orlando St Bolton
Phyllis Howarth - 20, Spinster, 142 Lawn St Bolton
Groom's Father: Walter Smith, (deceased)
Bride's Father: Felix Howarth, Van Driver
Witness: Robert Howarth; Nora Brown
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 123, Entry 245
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 1 Jan 1948 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Derek Kippax - 22, Jacquard Harness Builder, Bachelor, 154 Chorley O. Rd Bolton
Wilma Sophie Thiemann - 27, Divorced, 154 Chorley Old Rd Bolton
Groom's Father: John Kippax, Retired Fruiterer
Bride's Father: Andreas Marchall, Locksmith
Witness: Charles Edward Waterworth; Mary Waterworth
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Notes: [Bride's condition was 'The former wife of Carl Thiemann from whom she obtained
a divorce on April 1st 1947']
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 123, Entry 246
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 7 Feb 1948 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Ernest Adamson - 35, Pavior, Widower, 27 Battenberg Rd Bolton
Jane Lammas - 38, Widow, 18 Vermont St Bolton
Groom's Father: Thomas Adamson, (deceased)
Bride's Father: Richard Harrison, (deceased)
Witness: John Woodward; Florence Maud Ellison
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 124, Entry 247
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 21 Feb 1948 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Edward Webster - 23, Buffing Machinist, Bachelor, 45 Victoria Grove Bolton
Frances Dilworth - 20, Spinster, 45 Victoria Grove Bolton
Groom's Father: William Webster, Stripper & Grinder
Bride's Father: William Dilworth, Labourer
Witness: Benjamin Hoyles Webster; Margaret Aspinall
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 124, Entry 248
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 17 Apr 1948 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Frank Wolstencroft - 42, Bleach Worker, Bachelor, 10 Victory St Bolton
Dorothy Holden - 38, Spinster, 46 Victory St Bolton
Groom's Father: John William Wolstencroft, (deceased)
Bride's Father: John Rawsthorne Holden, Retired
Witness: Norman Wolstencroft; Mary Knowles
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 125, Entry 249
Source: Original Register
Marriage: 24 Apr 1948 St Luke, Halliwell, Lancs.
Harry Delves - 31, Moulder, Bachelor, 96 Worsley Rd. Swinton
Beatrice Barnes - 30, Spinster, 185 Hadfield Rd Bolton
Groom's Father: Alfred Delves, Retired
Bride's Father: Charles Henry Barnes, Retired
Witness: Alfred Griffiths; Irene Griffiths
Married by Banns by: E. A. E. Hopkinson Vicar
Register: Marriages 1939 - 1948, Page 125, Entry 250
Source: Original Register