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Marriages at St Michael and All Angels
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Marriages recorded in the Register for 1933 - 1941

Marriage: 21 Jan 1933 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Robert Victor Moore - 25, Bus Conductor, Bachelor, 13 Bowling Terrace, Leyland
Phyllis Hayes - 21, Weaver, Spinster, 22 Town Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Robert Moore, Window Cleaner
    Bride's Father: Zedekiah John Hayes, Hauladge [sic]
    Witness: Lily Susannah Disley; John Thomas Rainford
    Married by Banns by: A. G. Whalley (BP)
    Notes: [Entry babdy written, Bride & Bride's father's surname amended from Heyes and
           initialed R.A.R.]
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 1, Entry 1
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 3 Jun 1933 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Thomas Moon - 27, Clerk, Bachelor, Barber's Moor, Croston
Doris Almond - 26, Dressmaker, Spinster, Westhead Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Thomas Moon, Farmer
    Bride's Father: John Almond, deceased
    Witness: Richard Almond; Humphrey Moon; Hugh Norris Moon
    Married by Banns by: Richard Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 1, Entry 2
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 10 Jun 1933 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Alfred Bridge - 28, Electrical Linesman, Bachelor, The Hermitage, Rufford
Lucy Miriam Carter - 28, Dressmaker, Spinster, Town Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Richard Bridge, Signalman
    Bride's Father: Arthur Francis Carter, Baker
    Witness: Ivy Bridge; Mary Webster; Arthur Francis Carter
    Married by Banns by: Richard Rawstorne. Rector. H. H. Hall Rector of Rufford
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 2, Entry 3
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 17 Jun 1933 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Clifton Parr - 38, Labourer, Bachelor, Station Road, Croston
Alice Swift - 29, Weaver, Spinster, Ulnes Walton, Croston
    Groom's Father: Richard Parr, Retired, Signalman
    Bride's Father: William Swift, Farmer
    Witness: Maria Swift; Walter Parr; Robert Swift
    Married by Banns by: Richard Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 2, Entry 4
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 17 Jun 1933 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Simon Websdell - 26, Grocer's Assistant, Bachelor, Outlane, Croston
Dora Dalton - 31, Spinster, Westhead Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Louis Websdell, Retired, Gardener
    Bride's Father: John Dalton
    Witness: Thomas Dalton; Mary Nina Websdell
    Married by Banns by: Richard Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 3, Entry 5
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 22 Jul 1933 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Richard Cheetham - 23, Motor Driver, Bachelor, 3 Victoria Street, Burscough
Elizabeth Ann Higham - 21, Weaver, Spinster, 51 Grape Lane, Croston
    Groom's Father: James Cheetham, Bargeman
    Bride's Father: Edward Higham, Cotton Drawer
    Witness: Harry Cheetham; Mary Jane Bullen
    Married by Banns by: F. S. Goodall. Rector of Bretherton
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 3, Entry 6
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 12 Aug 1933 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
John Pye - 32, Weaver, Bachelor, 4 The Hillocks, Croston
Jane Dalton - 27, Weaver, Spinster, Cottage Lane, Croston
    Groom's Father: John Pye, Retired, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Thomas Dalton, Platelayer
    Witness: Henry Pye; Alice Dalton
    Married by Banns by: Richard Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 4, Entry 7
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 12 Aug 1933 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Henry Ashcroft - 28, Woodcutter, Bachelor, Gorse Lane, Mawdesley
Margaret Amy Dalton - 26, Weaver, Spinster, 57 Drinkhouse Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Henry Ashcroft, Agricultural Labourer
    Bride's Father: John Dalton, Labourer
    Witness: John William Dalton; Margaret May Ashcroft; Elizabeth Walsh
    Married by Banns by: Richard Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 4, Entry 8
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 23 Dec 1933 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
James Harrison - 27, Motor Driver, Bachelor, Sales Nook Farm, Midge Hall
Teresa Dalton - 24, Weaver, Spinster, 16 Church St. Croston
    Groom's Father: John Harrison, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Dalton, Engineer
    Witness: Dorothy Dalton; Charles Stanley Dalton; John Harrison; William Bannister
    Married by Banns by: Richard Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 5, Entry 9
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 10 Feb 1934 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Harry Lund - 25, Butcher, Bachelor, Moss Lane, Hesketh Bank
Mary Webster - 23, Weaver, Spinster, Highfield Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Harry Lund, Deceased
    Bride's Father: Thomas Ascroft, Publican
    Witness: Dorothy Bannister; William Ascroft
    Married by Banns by: Richard Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 5, Entry 10
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 10 Feb 1934 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
John Mayson - 32, Farm Labourer, Bachelor, North View, Rufford
Nellie Eastham - 28, Weaver, Spinster, 74 Station Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Edward Mayson, Farm Labourer
    Bride's Father: John Eastham, deceased
    Witness: Jane Mayson; Clara A. Trafford; William Eastham
    Married by Banns by: Richard Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 6, Entry 11
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 31 Mar 1934 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
John Cheetham - 28, Bargeman, Bachelor, 13 Club St. Croston
Dorothy Muriel Norris - 24, Weaver, Spinster, 13 Club St. Croston
    Groom's Father: John Cheetham, Bargeman
    Bride's Father: Henry Norris, Labourer
    Witness: James Norris; Samuel Rigby
    Married by Banns by: Richard Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 6, Entry 12
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 9 Jun 1934 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Albert James Ditchfield - 29, Labourer, Bachelor, South View, Bretherton
Margaret Alty - 27, Domestic Servant, Spinster, 55 Drinkhouse Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Edward Ditchfield, Brick Labourer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Alty, deceased
    Witness: Hugh Forshaw; James Alty
    Married by Banns by: F. S. Goodall. Rector of Bretherton
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 7, Entry 13
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 11 Aug 1934 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Robert Gabbott - 23, Farmer's son, Bachelor, Walmer Hall, Little Hoole
Ellen Grimshaw - 26, Spinster, Out Lane, Croston
    Groom's Father: Harry Gabbott, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Grimshaw, Linoleum Worker
    Witness: Harry Sutton; John Clayton
    Married by Banns by: F. S. Goodall. Rector of Bretherton
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 7, Entry 14
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 10 Sep 1934 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Thomas Chadwick - 26, Lorry Driver, Bachelor, 23 Grape Lane, Croston
Jane Wilson - 24, Weaver, Spinster, 3 Church St. Croston
    Groom's Father: Albert Chadwick, Corn Miller
    Bride's Father: Robert Wilson, Weaver
    Witness: John Hayes; Thomas Wilson
    Married by Banns by: Richard Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 8, Entry 15
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 13 Oct 1934 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Alfred Henry Wilkins - 26, Farmer, Bachelor, Back Lane, Shevington Moor
Ida Greenney - 24, Factory Worker, Spinster, Wood Villas, Southport Rd. Ulnes Walton, Croston
    Groom's Father: Christian Wilkins, Plumber
    Bride's Father: William Alfred Greenney, Labourer
    Witness: Thomas Francis John Duffield; Annie Mabel Wilkins
    Married by Banns by: Richard Rawstorne. Rector
    Notes: [Bride & Bride's father's surname amended from Greeney]
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 8, Entry 16
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 8 Dec 1934 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
James Preston - 62, Lengthsman L.M.S., Widower, 55 Westhead Road, Croston
Clara Emma Jones - 45, Widow, 23 Club St. Croston
    Groom's Father: John Preston, Deceased, Platelayer
    Bride's Father: Richard Hopkins, deceased, Porter
    Witness: John Foster; Mary Foster
    Married by Banns by: Richard Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 9, Entry 17
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 27 Feb 1935 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Arthur Rigby - 25, Farmer, Bachelor, Drinkhouse, Croston
Annie Smith - 31, Spinster, Drinkhouse, Croston
    Groom's Father: James Rigby, Looming Master
    Bride's Father: John Smith, Labourer
    Witness: John Rigby; Susan Norris
    Married by Banns by: C. David. Rector of Mawdesley
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 9, Entry 18
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 30 Apr 1935 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Robert Walton - 31, Bleacher, Bachelor, Earnshaw Bridge, Leyland
Emily May Hough - 38, Spinster, 9 Town Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Richard Walton, Cotton Weaver
    Bride's Father: Ralph Hough, deceased, Farmer
    Witness: Roland Thomas Woodhouse; Reginald Cottam; Elizabeth Walton
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 10, Entry 19
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 25 May 1935 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
John Ball - 22, Loomer, Bachelor, Rose Cottage, Tarleton
Betty Alty - 22, Spinster, 85 Station Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: James Ball, Porter
    Bride's Father: Richard Alty, Platelayer
    Witness: Thomas Alty; Thomas Moon
    Married by Licence by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Banns recorded for this Marriage
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 10, Entry 20
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 10 Aug 1935 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Henry Pye - 30 (on aug 13th), Weaver, Bachelor, 4 Hillocks, Croston
Alice Sharrock - 29, Weaver, Spinster, Grape Lane, Croston
    Groom's Father: John Pye, Retired, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Harry Sharrock, deceased
    Witness: John Pye; Richard Sharrock
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 11, Entry 21
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 24 Aug 1935 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
James Melling - 30, Farm Labourer, Bachelor, Hodson's Farm, Tarleton
Jane Whittle - 26, Weaver, Spinster, 62a Town Rd. Croston
    Groom's Father: Henry Melling, Farmer
    Bride's Father: John Robert Whittle, deceased
    Witness: Ann Whittle; Thomas Melling; H. A. Whittle
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 11, Entry 22
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 14 Sep 1935 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Richard Smith - 38, Farmer, Bachelor, Isle of Man Farm, Croston
Margaret Edith Myers - 37, Spinster, Lyndhurst, Highfield Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: John Smith, Deceased
    Bride's Father: Thomas Myers, Produce Merchant
    Witness: Annie Smith; R. Hull, Jnr.
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 12, Entry 23
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 14 Sep 1935 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Henry Spencer - 27, Farmer, Bachelor, 27 Orrell Lane, Burscough
Gladys Cottam - 24, Weaver, Spinster, 37 Club St. Croston
    Groom's Father: Thomas Spencer, Bargeman
    Bride's Father: John Cottam
    Witness: Arthur Cyril Cottam; Albert Thompson
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 12, Entry 24
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 26 Oct 1935 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Hugh Forshaw - 28, Fireman, Bachelor, South Road, Bretherton
Annie Heyes - 25, Weaver, Spinster, 109 Station Rd. Croston
    Groom's Father: Robert Forshaw, Retired
    Bride's Father: Thomas Heyes, Railway Labourer
    Witness: William Henry Harrison; Thomas Heyes
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 13, Entry 25
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 7 Dec 1935 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Henry Bamford - 22, Overlooker, Bachelor, Gorse Lane, Mawdesley
Nancy Jane Higham - 21, Weaver, Spinster, 51 Grape Lane, Croston
    Groom's Father: Ralph Bamford, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Edward Higham, Drawer
    Witness: Robert Bamford; William C. Higham
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 13, Entry 26
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 25 Jan 1936 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Thomas Whittle - 24, Gardener, Bachelor, 60 Westhead Road
Margaret Whittle - 23, Weaver, Spinster, 84 Fishery Bridge
    Groom's Father: Edward Whittle, Outporter
    Bride's Father: James Whittle, Farm Labourer
    Witness: Edward Whittle; John Whittle; Alice Whittle
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 14, Entry 27
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 18 Feb 1936 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
John Bannister - 29, Grocer, Bachelor, 65 Town Road, Croston
Isabel Smith - 26, Spinster, Butterfly Farm, Croston
    Groom's Father: John Bannister, Grocer
    Bride's Father: Richard Smith, Farmer
    Witness: John E. Forshaw; T. J. Smith; Nora Butterworth; D. Bannister
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 14, Entry 28
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 11 Apr 1936 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Robert Banks - 24, Handler, Bachelor, Merviller, Parr Lane, Eccleston
Isabella Clayton - 22, Weaver, Spinster, 5 Cock Robin, Croston
    Groom's Father: William Banks, Retired
    Bride's Father: James Clayton, Gas Stoker
    Witness: John Clayton; Frank Sumner Shires
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 15, Entry 29
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 20 Jun 1936 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Robert Dalton - 25, Farm Labourer, Bachelor, 6 Church St. Croston
Edith Maud Cordiner - 24, Spinster, Brandeth House, Parbold
    Groom's Father: Thomas Dalton, Deceased, Farmer
    Bride's Father: D. G. Cordiner, Chemist
    Witness: Thomas Whittle; Edna Culshaw; James Bullen
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Notes: [Maud amended from Maude]
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 15, Entry 30
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 27 Jun 1936 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Arthur Marsh - 28, Rubber Worker, Bachelor, Parr Lane, Eccleston
Annie Almond - 28, Weaver, Spinster, 57 West View, Croston
    Groom's Father: John Marsh, Miner
    Bride's Father: Thomas Almond, deceased
    Witness: Henry Ashcroft; Laura Marsh; George Almond
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 16, Entry 31
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 1 Aug 1936 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Thomas Taylor - 29, Market Gardener, Bachelor, South View, Bretherton
Margaret Alice Ashcroft - 22, Weaver, Spinster, Castle Bungalow, Croston
    Groom's Father: Thomas Taylor, Market Gardener
    Bride's Father: Thomas George Ashcroft, Contractor
    Witness: Philip Ashcroft; Janet Cobham
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 16, Entry 32
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 8 Aug 1936 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
James Wright - 27, Bricklayer, Bachelor, 7 Kearsley Avenue, Tarleton
Bertha Dalton - 22, Spinster, 39 Station Rd. Croston
    Groom's Father: John Wright, Farm Labourer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Dalton, Blacksmith
    Witness: Annie Dalton; Thomas Dalton; David Wright
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 17, Entry 33
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 11 Aug 1936 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Eric Bennett - 22, Master Plasterer, Bachelor, 8 Moorcroft Crescent, Ribbleton, Preston
Ruth Banks - 23, Hairdresser, Spinster, 10 Station Rd. Croston
    Groom's Father: Harry Bennett, Deceased
    Bride's Father: John Thomas Banks, Grocer
    Witness: John Thomas Banks; Mary Banks; Arthur Francis Bennett; William Mitchell
    Witness: Susannah Mitchell
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 17, Entry 34
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 17 Oct 1936 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
William Dandy - 30, Farmer, Bachelor, Drinkhouse Farm
Susan Norris - 23, Spinster, Drinkhouse Road
    Groom's Father: James Dandy, Farmer
    Bride's Father: James Henry Norris, Farm Labourer
    Witness: Elizabeth Alty; James H. Norris; Alice Dandy
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 18, Entry 35
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 2 Dec 1936 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Joseph Sigley - 26, Insurance Agent, Bachelor, 113 Wigan Road, Ormskirk
Elizabeth Haydock - 24, Spinster, Littlewood Hall, Croston
    Groom's Father: Samuel Sigley, Butcher
    Bride's Father: Thomas Haydock, Farmer
    Witness: Harry Ollerton; Mary Haydock; Samuel Sigley; Elizabeth Haydock; Ellen Haydock
    Witness: Thomas Haydock
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 18, Entry 36
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 19 Dec 1936 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Thomas Cottam - 47, Cloth Warehouseman, Widower, 78 Station Rd. Croston
Jane Whittle - 40, Spinster, 26 Town Rd. Croston
    Groom's Father: James Cottam, Retired
    Bride's Father: Edward Whittle, deceased
    Witness: Margery Whittle; Arthur Cottam; Edward Whittle
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 19, Entry 37
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 27 Mar 1937 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
John Henry Cheetham - 25, Farmer, Bachelor, 10 Hardacre St. Ormskirk
Dorothy Eliza Rigbye - 21, Weaver, Spinster, 54 Station Rd. Croston
    Groom's Father: Albert Edward Cheetham, Deceased
    Bride's Father: Edward Walter Rigbye, Signalman
    Witness: William Walton Rigbye; Joseph Cheetham
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 19, Entry 38
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 8 May 1937 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Arnold Lilley - 26, Labourer, Bachelor, Finney House Farm, Croston
Maud Grimshaw - 33, Weaver, Spinster, Hillcrest, Croston
    Groom's Father: John Lilley, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Grimshaw, Lino Worker
    Witness: Lavinia Grimshaw; Thomas Grimshaw
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 20, Entry 39
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 3 Jun 1937 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
John Whittaker - 27, Salesman, Bachelor, Westbank House, Westbank, Chorley
Mary Banks - 26, Spinster, 10 Station Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Peter Whittaker, Foreman Bleacher
    Bride's Father: John Thomas Banks, Grocer
    Witness: John T. Banks; Mary Banks; Peter Whittaker; Olive Banks; Ann Banks
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 20, Entry 40
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 5 Jun 1937 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
William Edward Wright - 23, Machinist, Bachelor, 58 Wigan Road, Ormskirk
Elizabeth Alty - 22, Weaver, Spinster, 25 Drinkhouse Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Richard Wright, Labourer
    Bride's Father: James Alty, Guard
    Witness: Thomas Anderson McDougall; Margaret Ellen Smith; Margaret Wright
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 21, Entry 41
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 16 Jun 1937 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Thomas Martland - 30 (on aug 13th), Market Gardener, Bachelor, Blackmoor, Mawdesley
Elizabeth Gregson - 27, Spinster, 25 Town Rd. Croston
    Groom's Father: John Martland, Deceased
    Bride's Father: Henry Gregson, Draper
    Witness: James Gregson; Henry Gregson; Mary Martland
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 21, Entry 42
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 24 Jul 1937 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Henry Bamford - 22, Corn Merchant, Bachelor, The Post Office, Bretherton
Margaret Ascroft Baker - 25, Spinster, 17 Hillocks Farm, Croston
    Groom's Father: Robert Bamford, Corn Merchant
    Bride's Father: Robert Baker, Farmer
    Witness: William Bamford; Robert Baker; Lavinia Grimshaw
    Married by Licence by: Humphrey Bretherton. Rector of Eccleston
    Notes: [Bride's 2nd forename spelt Ashcroft in entry, she signed Ascroft]
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 22, Entry 43
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 4 Aug 1937 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Robert Banks - 28, Engineer, Bachelor, Ashlea, Outlane, Croston
Anne Jackson - 27, Spinster, 6 Station Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Moses Banks, Loomer
    Bride's Father: Samuel Jackson, Provision Dealer
    Witness: Edward Banks; Amelia Banks; Moses Banks; Louise Jackson; Samuel Jackson
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 22, Entry 44
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 7 Aug 1937 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Fred Bentham - 32, Basket Maker, Bachelor, 4 Woodland Terrace, Heskin
Florence Lilian Evans - 26, Weaver, Spinster, Council Houses, Croston
    Groom's Father: William Henry Bentham, Deceased
    Bride's Father: John Evans, Lorry Driver
    Witness: Doris Evans; Mary Bentham; David Holden
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 23, Entry 45
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 23 Oct 1937 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Eric Sharples - 23, Shoemaker, Bachelor, Off Sandy Lane, Skemersdale
Jennett Barker - 21, Hairdresser, Spinster, Ridley Lane, Croston
    Groom's Father: William Sharples, Miner
    Bride's Father: James Barker, Engineer
    Witness: Ann Banks; Richard Berry
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 23, Entry 46
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 30 Oct 1937 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Thomas Wignall - 32, Tea Merchant, Bachelor, 5 Hillocks, Croston
Ena Mary Singleton - 24, Weaver, Spinster, 42 Moor Rd. Croston
    Groom's Father: Hugh Wignall, Retired
    Bride's Father: Lawrence Singleton, Overlooker
    Witness: C. Corless; R. Pickthall
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 24, Entry 47
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 18 Apr 1938 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
John Edward Mason - 25, Joiner, Bachelor, Melrose, Austing Lane, Lostock
Annie Dalton - 22, Weaver, Spinster, 39 Station Rd. Croston
    Groom's Father: Edward Mason, Chargehand Millwright
    Bride's Father: Thomas Dalton, Blacksmith
    Witness: Arnold Hart; Amelia Banks; Edward Mason; Thomas Dalton
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 24, Entry 48
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 23 Apr 1938 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Alexander Elder - 23, Grocer, Bachelor, 13 Crown St. Farrington
Lucy Mary Monk - 25, Dressmaker, Spinster, 19 Outlane, Croston
    Groom's Father: James Elder, Brass Moulder
    Bride's Father: Robert Monk, Overlooker
    Witness: John Elder; James Elder; Robert Monk
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 25, Entry 49
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 4 Jun 1938 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Ronald Cowburn - 24, Clerk, Bachelor, Wheatsheaf Hotel, Croston
Margery Whittle - 24, Spinster, 78 Station Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Peter Cowburn, Publican
    Bride's Father: Henry Whittle, deceased
    Witness: Frank Cowburn; Dorothy Bannister; Wm. Manning; Lily Cowburn; Peter Cowburn
    Witness: Frederick Manning
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 25, Entry 50
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 4 Jun 1938 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Hugh Norris - 28, Caster, Bachelor, 48 Westhead Road, Croston
Ada Grimshaw - 28, Weaver, Spinster, Hillcrest, Outlane, Croston
    Groom's Father: William Norris, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Thomas Grimshaw, Lino Worker
    Witness: William Smalley; Lavinia Grimshaw; Robert Hunter
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 26, Entry 51
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 6 Jun 1938 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Richard Eastham - 28, Bricklayer, Bachelor, 5 Station Road, Ormskirk
Ethel Elizabeth Trafford - 22, Spinster, 46 Westhead Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: George Eastham, Bricklayer
    Bride's Father: John Miller, Joiner
    Witness: Ernest Eastham; John Miller; Charlotte Ellen Miller
    Married by Banns by: F. S. Goodall. Rector of Bretherton
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 26, Entry 52
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 8 Jun 1938 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Harry Webster - 33, Tailor, Bachelor, 29 Station Road, Croston
Dorothy Eliza Ashcroft - 23, Tailoress, Spinster, Harrock View, Moor Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Arthur Webster, Poultry Farmer
    Bride's Father: Joseph Ashcroft, deceased
    Witness: Thurston Ashcroft; Maud Bradley
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 27, Entry 53
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 10 Sep 1938 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Donald Wearden - 25, Motor Driver, Bachelor, Old Hall Farm, Heskin
Marjorie Dalton - 27, Weaver, Spinster, 17 Church St. Croston
    Groom's Father: James Wearden, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Dalton, Labourer
    Witness: Dorothy Dalton; George Dalton; Thomas John Smith
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 27, Entry 54
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 12 Sep 1938 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Philip Ascroft - 56, Grocer, Widower, 19 Highfield Road, Croston
Eliza Ellen Eastham - 41, Weaver, Spinster, 35 Station Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: William Ascroft, Deceased
    Bride's Father: Thomas Eastham, Overlooker
    Witness: Thomas Ascroft; Ann Walsh, of Whittle; Cecily Ascroft
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 28, Entry 55
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 17 Sep 1938 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Hugh Norris Moon - 31, Farmer, Bachelor, Barber's Moor Farm, Croston
Catherine Almond - 24, Spinster, Black Horse Hotel, Croston
    Groom's Father: Peter Moon, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Almond, Publican
    Witness: Mary Tuson; John Alty; Thomas Moon; Thos. Almond; Thomas Bretherton
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 28, Entry 56
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 22 Oct 1938 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Henry Whittle - 56, Plate-layer, Widower, 42 Station Road, Croston
Kate Norris - 56, Teacher, Spinster, Gravel Farm, Croston
    Groom's Father: Thurston Whittle, Deceased
    Bride's Father: Thomas Norris, deceased
    Witness: Jane Norris; Margt. Norris; James Whittle
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 29, Entry 57
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 26 Oct 1938 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Joseph Backhouse - 35, Farmer, Bachelor, Portland Farm, Wheelton
Annie Gill - 35, Spinster, Lowe Farm, Ulnes- Walton
    Groom's Father: Thomas Backhouse, Deceased
    Bride's Father: Thomas Gill, Farmer
    Witness: James Gill; Thomas Gill; Harrier Backhouse
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 29, Entry 58
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 5 Nov 1938 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
David Holden - 23, Motor Driver, Bachelor, 6 Wellfield Avenue, Leyland
Daisy Evans - 22, Weaver, Spinster, 2 Council Houses, Croston
    Groom's Father: James Holden, Deceased
    Bride's Father: John Evans, Motor Driver
    Witness: Doris Evans; Edward Trafford
    Married by Licence by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 30, Entry 59
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 26 Dec 1938 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Harold Allison - 36, Engineer, Bachelor, Hawks Clough, Clayton Bridge, Nr. Chorley
Ellen Gill - 42, Farmer, Spinster, Lowe Farm, Ulnes Walton, Croston
    Groom's Father: Frank Allison, Deceased
    Bride's Father: Thomas Gill, Farmer
    Witness: John Gill; Ada Alice Oldfield
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 30, Entry 60
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 8 Apr 1939 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
James Edward Sumner - 26, Fitter, Bachelor, Aldwyn, 4 Dunkirk Lane, Leyland
Margaret Ellen Smith - 27, Spinster, Castle House, Croston
    Groom's Father: John Sumner, Foreman
    Bride's Father: Richard Smith, Platelayer
    Witness: Percy S. Leyland; Richard Smith
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 31, Entry 61
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 15 Apr 1939 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
John Gore, Retired - 64, Widower, 9 Church St.
Betsy Duckworth - 63, Widow, Orchard Terrace, Croston
    Groom's Father: William Gore, Deceased
    Bride's Father: Hugh Norris, deceased
    Witness: William Gore; Jane Ellen Spencer
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 31, Entry 62
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 19 Apr 1939 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
William Martland - 27, Basket Maker, Bachelor, High St. Mawdesley
Mary Williams - 27, Spinster, 3 Town Rd. Croston
    Groom's Father: Henry Martland, Small Holder
    Bride's Father: William Williams, deceased
    Witness: R. Williams; Henry Martland; M. Ditchfield
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 32, Entry 63
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 29 Apr 1939 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
John Norris - 23, Farmer, Bachelor, Folly Cottage, Eccleston
Anne Coxhead - 19, Weaver, Spinster, Westhead Rd. Croston
    Groom's Father: Hugh Norris, Deceased
    Bride's Father: William Coxhead, Ganger
    Witness: James Norris; William Coxhead
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 32, Entry 64
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 8 May 1939 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
James Henry Catterall - 48, L.C.C. Road Man, Bachelor, 88 Fishery Bridge, Croston
Elizabeth Ellen Bullen - 47, Spinster, 45 Grape Lane, Croston
    Groom's Father: Thomas Corner, Deceased
    Bride's Father: William Bullen, deceased
    Witness: Maggie Wilding; Robert Wilding
    Married by Licence by: E. C. E. Bourne. Curate
    Notes: [Groom signed James Hearnery Catterall]
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 33, Entry 65
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 27 May 1939 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
John Rigby - 26, L.C.C. Road Man, Bachelor, 17 Club St. Croston
Alice Caunce - 22, Weaver, Spinster, Barber's Moor, Croston
    Groom's Father: Robert Rigby, Deceased
    Bride's Father: James Iddon, Overlooker
    Witness: James Rigby; Betty Rigby; John Iddon
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 33, Entry 66
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 22 Jul 1939 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Edward Banks - 28, Draughtsman, Bachelor, Ashlea, Outlane, Croston
Ann Dalton - 26, Weaver, Spinster, Barber's Moor, Croston
    Groom's Father: Moses Banks, Loomer
    Bride's Father: Jethro Dalton, Traveller
    Witness: John Banks; Barbara Banks; Moses Banks; Jethro Dalton; Grace Dalton
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 34, Entry 67
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 22 Jul 1939 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
William Trafford - 27, Fireman, Bachelor, 43 Westhead Road, Croston
Emily Rigby - 29, Spinster, 17 Club St. Croston
    Groom's Father: William Trafford, Loomer
    Bride's Father: Robert Rigby, deceased
    Witness: Helen Kay; Betty Rigby; James Rigby; Thomas Trafford
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 34, Entry 68
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 5 Aug 1939 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Richard Clayton - 26, Coal Merchant, Bachelor, Fair View, Drinkhouse Road, Croston
Frances Humble Arnott - 22, Spinster, Oak House, Fulwood
    Groom's Father: Thomas Clayton, Carter
    Bride's Father: Stephen Arnott, Miner
    Witness: Maud Arnott; Robert Clayton; Irene Arnott
    Married by Banns by: E. C. E. Bourne. Curate
    Notes: [Bride's abode amended from Sunderland]
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 35, Entry 69
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 12 Aug 1939 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
John Mee - 29, Butcher, Bachelor, Green Lane Farm, Bretherton
Lilian Eccleston - 23, Spinster, Littlewood Hall Farm, Croston
    Groom's Father: Henry Mee, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Peter Eccleston, Farmer
    Witness: Peter Eccleston; Thomas Mee; Lois Eccleston
    Married by Banns by: F. S. Goodall. Rector of Bretherton
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 35, Entry 70
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 26 Aug 1939 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Thomas Wilson - 28, Railway Lengthener, Bachelor, 3 Church St. Croston
Margaret Iddon - 23, Weaver, Spinster, 43 Station Rd.
    Groom's Father: Robert Wilson, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Robert Iddon, deceased
    Witness: William Iddon; Marion Hall; William Bannister
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 36, Entry 71
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 16 Sep 1939 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Walter Edwin Farrington - 33, Market Gardener, Bachelor, 86 Station Road, Croston
Edith Marion Howson - 31, District nurse, Spinster, Whalley Fold, Croston
    Groom's Father: Edwin Farrington, Bricklayer
    Bride's Father: Francis Howson, Labour Master
    Witness: Florrie Howson; Francis Howson; James Wane
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 36, Entry 72
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 19 Sep 1939 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Thomas James Bretherton - 28, Joiner, Bachelor, 105 Station Rd.
Dorothy Bannister - 26, Spinster, 65 Town Rd.
    Groom's Father: John Bretherton, Farm Labourer
    Bride's Father: John Bannister, Grocer
    Witness: Robert Coxhead; Alice Allyne Sutton; John Bretherton; John Bannister
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 37, Entry 73
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 20 Sep 1939 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
John Alty - 26, Railway Clerk, Bachelor, Mill House
Mary Tuson - 23, Hairdresser, Spinster, The Willows, Drinkhouse
    Groom's Father: Ralph Alty, Miller
    Bride's Father: Robert Tuson, Retired
    Witness: T. J. Smith; A. F. Alty; G. C. Tuson; E. E. Bridge
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 37, Entry 74
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 7 Oct 1939 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Edward Whittle - 26, Brick Worker, Bachelor, 60 Westhead Rd.
Mary Alty - 26, Weaver, Spinster, 42 Westhead Rd.
    Groom's Father: Edward Whittle, Carter
    Bride's Father: Arthur Thomas Alty, Retired
    Witness: Elizabeth Alty; Arthur Thomas Alty; R. Whittle
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 38, Entry 75
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 23 Dec 1939 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
James Rigby - 37, Driver, Bachelor, 17 Club St. Croston
Janet Bannister - 28, Weaver, Spinster, 13 Church St. Croston
    Groom's Father: Robert Rigby, Deceased
    Bride's Father: John Bannister, deceased
    Witness: John Rigby; Thomas Bannister; Ann Bannister
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Notes: [Groom's age amended from 36 and brides from 29]
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 38, Entry 76
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 23 Dec 1939 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Edward Trafford - 22, Forces, Bachelor, 72 Earnshaw Bridge, Leyland
Doris Evans - 27, Weaver, Spinster, 2 Council Houses, Croston
    Groom's Father: Edward Trafford, Disabled
    Bride's Father: John Evans, Farmer
    Witness: David Holden; Daisy Holden; John Evans; Margaret Sumner
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 39, Entry 77
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 27 Jan 1940 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Maurice Duckworth - 24, Haulage Driver, Bachelor, Westview, Hoole
Alice Ethelwyn Norris - 21, Spinster, 13 Club St. Croston
    Groom's Father: John Duckworth, Joiner
    Bride's Father: Henry Norris, Labourer
    Witness: Sarah Duckworth; James Norris; Samuel Rigby
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 39, Entry 78
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 23 Mar 1940 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Joseph Jump - 26, Motor Driver, Bachelor, Moor Road, Croston
Dorothy Bramley - 25, Weaver, Spinster, 89 Station Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: William Jump, Farmer
    Bride's Father: George Bramley, Labourer
    Witness: Henry Heyes; Cuthbert Dewhurst
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 40, Entry 79
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 30 Mar 1940 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Herbert Allenby Iddon - 22, Porter Signalman, Bachelor, 59 Station Road, Croston
Charlotte Ellen Miller - 20, Housekeeper, Spinster, 61 Station Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Herbert Iddon, Platelayer
    Bride's Father: John Miller, Joiner
    Witness: Reuben Iddon; John Miller; Ethel Elizabeth Eastham
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 40, Entry 80
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 6 Apr 1940 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Thomas Grimshaw - 26, Joiner, Bachelor, 16 Outlane, Croston
Violet Mary Leacy - 22, Weaver, Spinster, 23 Town Rd. Croston
    Groom's Father: Thomas Grimshaw, Retired
    Bride's Father: Arthur Leacy, deceased
    Witness: G. Ashcroft; H. Norris
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 41, Entry 81
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 20 Apr 1940 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Alfred Edward Whincup - 43, Shipwright, Widower, 17 Orvietto Avenue, Pendleton, Salford
Mary Nina Websdell - 35, Confectioner, Spinster, Lynwood, Outlane, Croston
    Groom's Father: Henry Whincup, Shipwright
    Bride's Father: Lewis Websdell, Retired Gardener
    Witness: Simon Websdell; Elizabeth Jane Whincup
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 41, Entry 82
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 20 Apr 1940 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Robert Cox - 25, Farm Labourer, Bachelor, Marl Cop House, Marl Cop, Bretherton
Sarah Edith Silcock - 25, Weaver, Spinster, 50 Station Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Thomas Cox, Retired
    Bride's Father: John Robert Silcock, Fireman
    Witness: John Coxhead; Ellen Chadwick; Fred Silcock
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 42, Entry 83
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 29 Apr 1940 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
William Waldon Roocroft - 26, Driller, Bachelor, 79 Preston Road, Coppull
Ada Iddon - 21, Tailoress, Spinster, 80 Station Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Robert Roocroft, Deceased
    Bride's Father: Henry Iddon, Retired
    Witness: James Iddon; Edith A. Iddon; William Calderbank
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 42, Entry 84
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 4 May 1940 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Percy Whalley - 27, Farmer, Bachelor, Town Bridge Farm, Croston
Marjorie Royle - 22, Spinster, Summer's Moss Farm, Carr Lane, Croston
    Groom's Father: George Whalley, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Joseph Royle, Farmer
    Witness: Barbara Royle; Jack Royle; Albert Whalley
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 43, Entry 85
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 13 May 1940 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Hugh Holden - 25, Motor Driver, Bachelor, 37 Cowling Road, Chorley
Margaret Ann Cottam - 23, Weaver, Spinster, 13 Drinkhouse Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: James Holden, Retired
    Bride's Father: Charles Cottam, Platelayer
    Witness: John Robert Charnock; Ada Alice Cottam
    Married by Licence by: E. C. E. Bourne. Curate
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 43, Entry 86
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 15 Jun 1940 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
William Eric Bridge - 21, Driver R.A.S.C., Bachelor, Glenburn, Moor Road, Croston
Ivy May Illingworth - 21, Weaver, Spinster, 76 Westhead Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: William Bridge, Railway Clerk
    Bride's Father: Fred Illingworth, Engineer
    Witness: A. J. Davis; F. H. Altham; W. Bridge; Fred Illingworth; Ann Bridge; E. A. Illingworth
    Married by Licence by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Banns recorded for this Marriage
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 44, Entry 87
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 1 Aug 1940 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Thomas Houghton Dalton - 23, Rubber Worker, Bachelor, 39 Station Road, Croston
Amelia Banks - 24, Weaver, Spinster, Ash Lea, Outlane, Croston
    Groom's Father: Thomas Dalton, Blacksmith
    Bride's Father: Moses Banks, Drawer
    Witness: Doris Iddon; Barbara E. Banks; Edith Houghton Dalton; John Edward Mason; Moses Banks
    Witness: John Banks
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Notes: [7th witness] Thomas Dalton
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 44, Entry 88
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 3 Aug 1940 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Gilbert Holden - 24, Produce Merchant, Bachelor, Moss End, Holmeswood Road, Rufford
Jane Bromley - 19, Weaver, Spinster, Station Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Gilbert Holden, Farmer
    Bride's Father: George Bromley, Retired
    Witness: Albert Edward Ashcroft; Joseph Jump
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 45, Entry 89
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 17 Aug 1940 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
James Chadwick - 31, Shop Assistant, Bachelor, 10 Club Street, Croston
Georgina Susannah Howard Farrington - 22, Spinster, 2 Highfield Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Thomas Chadwick, Retired
    Bride's Father: Frederick Edwin Farrington, Insurance Agent
    Witness: Frederick Edwin Farrington; Arthur Chadwick
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 45, Entry 90
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 14 Sep 1940 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Edwin Walton - 39, Railway Fireman, Bachelor, 8 Princes Street,Lostock Hall
Betty Alty - 34, Weaver, Spinster, Barber's Moor, Croston
    Groom's Father: Richard Walton, Deceased
    Bride's Father: Harry Alty, deceased
    Witness: Beatrice Higham; Sydney Walton; George Alty
    Married by Banns by: E. C. E. Bourne. Curate
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 46, Entry 91
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 28 Oct 1940 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Ronald Hunter - 25, Aircraftman 1st Class, Bachelor, R.A.F. Camp Upwood, Huntingdonshire
Vera Clarkson - 24, Spinster, Temperance Hall, Croston
    Groom's Father: Walter William Hunter, Rubber Worker
    Bride's Father: John Clarkson, Grocer
    Witness: Edith Mary Clarkson; Walter Hy. Hunter; John Clarkson; Jane Clarkson
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 46, Entry 92
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 15 Jan 1941 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
James Dandy - 32, Farmer, Bachelor, School House Farm, Bispham
Alice Dalton - 36, Weaver, Spinster, Sunnyside, Cottage Lane, Croston
    Groom's Father: William Dandy, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Dalton, Railwayman
    Witness: Jane Pye; John Dandy; William Dalton
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 47, Entry 93
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 25 Jan 1941 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Maurice Speight - 19, Turner, Bachelor, 14 Salter Street, Preston
Margaret Bannister - 23, Rubber Worker, Spinster, 5 Council House, Croston
    Groom's Father: Thomas Speight, Deceased
    Bride's Father: Thomas Bannister, deceased
    Witness: Thomas Speight; William Bannister; Ann Bannister
    Married by Banns by: E. C. E. Bourne. Curate
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 47, Entry 94
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 1 Feb 1941 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Walter Amos Moss - 21, Army Driver, Bachelor, 37 Kearsley Avenue, Tarleton
Annie Harriet Chadwick - 25, Rubber Worker, Spinster, 10 Club St. Croston
    Groom's Father: James Moss, Cotton Operative
    Bride's Father: Tom Chadwick, Retired
    Witness: Arthur Cyril Chadwick; James A. G. Moss
    Married by Licence by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 48, Entry 95
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 12 Apr 1941 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Jim Platt - 22, Ploughman, Bachelor, Ingrave Farm, Eccleston
Dora Elizabeth Iddon - 24, Basket Maker, Spinster, 49 Drinkhouse Rd. Croston
    Groom's Father: Harry Platt, Farmer
    Bride's Father: John Iddon, Tackler
    Witness: John Iddon; Mary Iddon; Harry Platt
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 48, Entry 96
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 19 Apr 1941 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Harold Christopher - 28, Farm Bailiff, Bachelor, 1 Oak New Street, Mawdesley
Olive Banks - 24, Shop Assistant, Spinster, 10 Station Rd. Croston
    Groom's Father: William Christopher, Deceased
    Bride's Father: John Thomas Banks, Grocer
    Witness: Eric Bennett; Mary E. Christopher; John Banks; Maria Christopher; Mary Banks
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 49, Entry 97
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 21 Jun 1941 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
William Norris - 25, Farmer, Bachelor, 25 Drinkhouse Rd. Croston
Kathleen Harriet Bibby - 21, Inspector of Aircraft, Spinster, 7 New Club Street, Croston
    Groom's Father: James Henry Norris, Farmer
    Bride's Father: John Bibby, Managing Foreman
    Witness: John Bibby; William Dandy
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 49, Entry 98
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 7 Jul 1941 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Ronald Yates - 27, Clerk, Bachelor, 87 Leyland Lane, Leyland
Catherine Mary Singleton - 23, Weaver, Spinster, 49 Town Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Thomas Yates, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Roger Singleton, Inspector
    Witness: William Hough; Harold Yates
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 50, Entry 99
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 19 Jul 1941 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
William Peet - 28, Leading Aircraftsman, Bachelor, 32 Wigan Road, Westhead
Dorothy Jane Dalton - 25, Butcher's Assistant, Spinster, 17 Church St. Croston
    Groom's Father: William Peet, Joiner
    Bride's Father: Thomas Dalton, Blacksmith
    Witness: F. Pilling; Charles Stanley Dalton
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1933 - 1941, Page 50, Entry 100
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
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