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Marriages at St Michael and All Angels
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Marriages recorded in the Register for 1941 - 1948

Marriage: 9 Aug 1941 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
James Norris - 27, Fitter, Bachelor, 43 Town Road, Croston
Alice Ann Duckworth - 25, Weaver, Spinster, 4 Carver's Brow, Croston
    Groom's Father: John Norris, Deceased
    Bride's Father: William Duckworth, Coal Trimmer
    Witness: Dorothy McLeod; John Duckworth
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 1, Entry 1
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 4 Oct 1941 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
William Milner Banks - 25, Farmer, Bachelor, Sharples Farm, Eccleston
Barbara Royle - 21, Farmer, Spinster, Sumner's Moss Farm, Croston
    Groom's Father: Thomas Banks, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Joseph Royle, Farmer
    Witness: Frances Royle; Joseph Royle
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 1, Entry 2
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 25 Oct 1941 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Richard Rawcliffe - 31, Farmer, Bachelor, Blackmorr Hall Farm, Mawdesley
Winifred Mary Catterall - 31, Spinster, 7 Barber's Moor, Croston
    Groom's Father: John Baron Rawcliffe, Deceased
    Bride's Father: Alfred Catterall, Warrant Officer
    Witness: William Irvine Catterall; Sarah Rawcliffe; A. Catterall
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 2, Entry 3
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 25 Oct 1941 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Edward Farrington - 39, Grocer's Salesman, Widower, 100 Station Rd. Croston
Maud Arnott - 27, Waitress, Spinster, 3 South View, School Lane, Lostock Hall
    Groom's Father: Thomas Farrington, Deceased
    Bride's Father: Stephen Arnott, Engineer
    Witness: Irene Arnott; John Farrington
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 2, Entry 4
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 30 Oct 1941 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Rhys Gwynant Davies - 28, Airman, Bachelor, Aldergrove, Northern Ireland
Hannah Mary Messenger - 25, Factory Worker, Spinster, 57 Town Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: John Davies, Deceased
    Bride's Father: John Messenger, Builder
    Witness: William Whittle; William Bannister
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 3, Entry 5
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 3 Nov 1941 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Henry Mee - 26, Farmer, Bachelor, Nook Farm, Bretherton
Mary Dalton - 25, Factory Worker, Spinster, 22 Westhead Rd. Croston
    Groom's Father: Henry Mee, Estate Labourer
    Bride's Father: John Dalton, Retired
    Witness: John Dalton; Margaret Mee; Thomas Dalton
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 3, Entry 6
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 13 Dec 1941 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Adriel Price - 21, Trooper, Bachelor, 4 Red Cat Lane, Burscough
Hannah Almond - 22, Spinster, 29 Grape Lane, Croston
    Groom's Father: Adriel Price, Mill Labourer
    Bride's Father: William Almond, Railway Labourer
    Witness: Thomas Chadwick; John Trafford
    Married by Licence by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 4, Entry 7
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 27 Dec 1941 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Edward Hindle - 25, Fitter, Bachelor, 4 Coote Lane, Farrington
Annie Alty - 20, Munition Worker, Spinster, 85 Station Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: William Hindle, Driller
    Bride's Father: Richard Alty, Railway Worker
    Witness: Ellen Alty; Thomas Alty; Robert Watson
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 4, Entry 8
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 27 Dec 1941 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Arthur Stanley Tyrer - 22, Railwayman. Serving in H.M. Forces, Bachelor, 16 Moor Road, Croston
Dorothy Bibby - 20, Ordnance Worker, Spinster, 16 Moor Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Arthur Tyrer, Deceased
    Bride's Father: James Bibby, Munition Worker
    Witness: R. L. Tyrer; James Bibby
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 5, Entry 9
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 7 Feb 1942 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
John Heywood - 21, Farmer, Bachelor, Lostock Farm, Earnshaw Bridge, Leyland
Annie Bannister - 27, Munition Worker, Spinster, 5 Council Houses, Croston
    Groom's Father: Eli Heywood, Deceased
    Bride's Father: Thomas Bannister, Deceased
    Witness: John Broadbent Bannister; William Bannister
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 5, Entry 10
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 14 Feb 1942 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
John Henry Bennett - 22, Private in H.M. Forces, Bachelor, 9 Parr Lane, Eccleston
Mina Margaret Norris - 20, Shop Assistant, Spinster, 114 Station Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: John Bennett, Retired
    Bride's Father: Henry Norris, Railwayman
    Witness: Harold Bennett; Henry Norris
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 6, Entry 11
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 11 Mar 1942 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
James Gregson - 26, Dental Surgeon, Bachelor, 25 Town Road, Croston
Marion Hale - 23, Clerk, Spinster, 37 Station Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Henry Gregson, Draper
    Bride's Father: Joseph Hale, Bootmaker
    Witness: Thomas Martland; Margaret Wilson; Joseph Hale
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 6, Entry 12
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 4 Apr 1942 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Albert Pye - 42, Machinist, Widower, The Elf, Wigan Road, Euxton
Doris May Staziker - 30, Rubber Worker, Spinster, 103 Station Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: John Pye, Deceased
    Witness: Mary Ellen Thompson; Frank Slater; William Wignall
    Married by Licence by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 7, Entry 13
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 4 Apr 1942 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
William Blackstone - 25, Pte. in H.M. Forces, Bachelor, 30 Grape Lane, Croston
Alice Allyne Sutton - 25, Post Office Clerk, Spinster, The Post Office, Croston
    Bride's Father: Thomas Harrison Sutton, Postmaster
    Witness: William Gray Sutton; M. Sutton; Janet Blackstone
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 7, Entry 14
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 18 Apr 1942 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Robert Spensley - 31, Omnibus Driver, Bachelor, 46 Moor Road, Croston
Marion Kearton - 22, Seamstress, Spinster, 46 Moor Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Christopher Spensley, Deceased
    Bride's Father: Edward Kearton, Painter
    Witness: Edward Kearton; Bessie Spensley; Elizabeth Kearton; Ellen Iddon
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Notes: [Abode amended from No. 54]
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 8, Entry 15
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 23 May 1942 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
John Pickervance - 21, F.M.A. In R.A.F., Bachelor, Carr Lane, Tarleton
Gladys Coulton - 24, Weaver, Spinster, 77 Westhead Rd. Croston
    Groom's Father: Robert Pickervance, Poultry Farmer
    Bride's Father: William Coulton, Brick Worker
    Witness: Annie Coulton; William Pickervance; W. Coulton
    Married by Licence by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector of Croston
    Banns recorded for this Marriage
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 8, Entry 16
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 18 Jul 1942 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Stanley Thomas Peet - 22, Instrument Maker, Bachelor, 32 Wigan Road, Westhead
Mary Ellen Bentham - 19, Land Army, Spinster, 46 Grape Lane, Croston
    Groom's Father: William Peet, Joiner
    Bride's Father: William Henry Bentham, Basket Maker
    Witness: Mr. J. Bentham; Margery Bentham
    Married by Licence by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 9, Entry 17
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 17 Oct 1942 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Harold Pilkington - 21, A/C 2 R.A.F., Bachelor, 12 Kearsley Avenue, Tarleton
Mary Irene Johnson - 18, Welder, Spinster, 65 Station Rd. Croston
    Groom's Father: Edward Pilkington, Munition Worker
    Bride's Father: Albert J. Johnson, Brick Worker
    Witness: Harold Johnson; Margaret Johnson; Albert J. Johnson
    Married by Licence by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 9, Entry 18
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 28 Nov 1942 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Robert Watson - 22, Soldier, Bachelor, South Road, Bretherton
Ellen Alty - 28, Weaver, Spinster, 85 Station Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Thomas Andrew Watson, Munition Worker
    Bride's Father: Richard Alty, Plate Layer
    Witness: Annie Hindle; Eric Bibby; E. Hindle
    Married by Licence by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 10, Entry 19
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 2 Dec 1942 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
James Edward Lewis - 25, Signalman. H.M.F., Bachelor, The Hall, Croston
Josephine Falconer - 27, A.T.S., Spinster, Cuerden Hall, Bamber Bridge
    Groom's Father: Frederick Ernest Lewis, Clerk
    Bride's Father: Joseph Falconer, Rigger
    Witness: S. M. Smith-Hughes; Joseph Falconer; B. W. J. Masser
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 10, Entry 20
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 12 Dec 1942 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Thomas Jackson - 23, Farm Labourer, Bachelor, Weaver's Farm, Bretherton
Edna Dalton - 21, Rubber Worker, Spinster, Dalton House, Croston
    Groom's Father: Jonathan Jackson, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Dalton, Blacksmith
    Witness: Harry Dalton; Mary Jackson; Jonathan Jackson; Edith H. Dalton
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 11, Entry 21
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 26 Dec 1942 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Harold Rigbye - 22, Engineer, Bachelor, 21 Outlane, Croston
Una Lee - 25, Weaver, Spinster, 101 Station Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Alfred Rigbye, Brick Worker
    Bride's Father: John Lee, Deceased
    Witness: Alfred Rigbye; Jane Rigbye; A. Hankin; Joseph Lee
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 11, Entry 22
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 2 Jan 1943 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
James Trafford - 21, Trooper, Bachelor, 43 Westhead Road, Croston
Elizabeth Ann Halliwell - 27, Weaver, Spinster, 16 Club St. Croston
    Groom's Father: William Trafford, Munition Worker
    Bride's Father: Valera George Halliwell, Retired
    Witness: Mabel Trafford; Thomas Trafford; George Alty
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 12, Entry 23
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 3 Feb 1943 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Ernest Bruce Burns Steele - 49, Pipe Fitter, Bachelor, 74 More Road, Croston
Kate Smith - 58, Widow, 103 Station Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: John Steele, Deceased, Engineer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Staziker, Deceased, Labourer
    Witness: Albert Pye; Doris May Pye
    Married by Banns by: F. S. Goodall. Rector of Bretherton
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 12, Entry 24
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 17 Apr 1943 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Joseph Jones - 29, Soldier, Bachelor, 55 Westhead Road, Croston
Ada Latham - 27, Spinster, Moor Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Joseph Jones, Deceased
    Bride's Father: John Latham, Deceased
    Witness: Harry Latham; Richard Jones; Clara Jones
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 13, Entry 25
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 24 Apr 1943 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Edward Horace Fitzgerald - 42, Lorry Driver, Bachelor, 77 Frimley Rd. Camberley
Nellie Mayor - 38, Charge Hand, Spinster, 21 Highfield Rd. Croston
    Groom's Father: John Fitzgerald, Stoker
    Bride's Father: John Henry Mayor, Deceased
    Witness: Jessie Sliman; Henry Edward Warner
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 13, Entry 26
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 7 Aug 1943 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Robert Harrison - 43, Wagon Examiner, Bachelor, 7 Fogg Lane, Platt Bridge, Wigan
Annie Spiby - 34, Weaver, Spinster, 121 Station Rd. Croston
    Groom's Father: Matthew Harrison, Deceased
    Bride's Father: Edward Spiby, Deceased, Painter & Decorator
    Witness: Ann Miller; Hugh Cookson; Thomas Spiby
    Married by Licence by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 14, Entry 27
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 11 Sep 1943 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
James Norris - 27, Munition Worker, Bachelor, Folly Cottages, Eccleston
Janet Heyes - 24, Weaver, Spinster, 109 Station Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Hugh Norris, Deceased
    Bride's Father: Thomas Heyes, Railwayman
    Witness: Ann Norris; Thomas Heyes; John Norris
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 14, Entry 28
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 22 Sep 1943 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
James Harrison - 33 years, Farmer, Bachelor, Oxenhouse Farm, Midge Hall
Mary Yates Cottam - 38 years, Weaver, Spinster, Grape Lane, Croston
    Groom's Father: William Harrison, Farmer
    Bride's Father: William Cottam, Deceased
    Witness: Robert Cottam; Richard Cottam
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 15, Entry 29
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 11 Jan 1944 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Daniel Charles Halloway Snape - 23, Fitter & Turner, Bachelor, 46 Lordgate Lane, Burscough
Ella Hodgson - 23, Spinster, 61 Town Road, Croston
    Bride's Father: Derwent Hodgson, Chauffeur
    Witness: Henry Snape; Derwent Hodgson; Constance Hodgson; Margaret Hodgson
    Married by Licence by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Banns recorded for this Marriage
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 15, Entry 30
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 22 Jan 1944 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
James Ascroft - 23, Cadet Officer R.A.F., Bachelor, East Cliff Hotel, Babbacombe, Devonshire
Nellie Taylor - 23, N.F.S., Spinster, Bridge End Farm, Croston
    Groom's Father: John Ascroft, Deceased
    Bride's Father: William Taylor, Farmer
    Witness: William Taylor; Richard Smith; Janet Ascroft
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 16, Entry 31
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 1 Apr 1944 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
James Foy - 22, Sgt. R. A., Bachelor, 4 Club St. Croston
Annie Bibby - 23, Rubber Worker, Spinster, 7 New Club St. Croston
    Groom's Father: Thomas Foy, Transport Agent
    Bride's Father: John Bibby, Transport Agent
    Witness: Kathleen Norris; Richard Jones; H. Bibby; Ann Higham Foy; Clara Jones
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 16, Entry 32
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 8 Apr 1944 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Job Mawdsley - 59, Farm Bailiff, Widower, 87 Chorley Road, Parbold
Janet Blackstone - 48, Basket Maker, Spinster, 30 Grape Lane, Croston
    Groom's Father: Thomas Mawdsley, Deceased
    Bride's Father: Thomas Blackstone, Deceased
    Witness: Alice Ainscough; E. Monk; R. Blackstone
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 17, Entry 33
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 22 Apr 1944 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Ralph Melling - 25, H.M.F, Bachelor, 5 Crabtree Bridge, Burscough
Agnes Anderton Farrington - 23, Weaver, Spinster, Moor Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: William Melling, Deceased
    Bride's Father: Arthur Robert Alexander Farrington, Railwayman
    Witness: William Melling; A. R. A. Farrington
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 17, Entry 34
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 22 Apr 1944 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Henry Kearton - 21, Able Seaman, Bachelor, 46 Moor Rd. Croston
Ellen Iddon - 23, Dressmaker, Spinster, 13 Highfield Rd. Croston
    Groom's Father: Edward Kearton, Painter
    Bride's Father: Richard Iddon, Gardener
    Witness: Sarah Iddon; Marian Spensley; P. Whittle; Henry Alty; Mary Spencer
    Married by Licence by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 18, Entry 35
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 5 Jul 1944 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Hugh Cookson - 40, Market Gardener, Bachelor, Church Road, Tarleton
Annie Miller - 34, Weaver, Spinster, 34 Town Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Hugh Cookson, Retired
    Bride's Father: Richard Miller, Shunter
    Witness: Sarah Cookson; Richard Miller
    Married by Licence by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 18, Entry 36
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 5 Aug 1944 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Percy Jackson - 29, Fine Clay Labourer, Bachelor, 3 Railway View, Croston
Alice Nelson - 24, Glazier, Spinster, 3 Cock Robin, Croston
    Groom's Father: John Henry Jackson, Deceased
    Bride's Father: John Henry Nelson, Deceased
    Witness: Harry Jackson; Martha Welch; Thomas Nelson
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 19, Entry 37
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 4 Sep 1944 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Daniel Barron Southworth - 37, Sanitary Inspector, Bachelor, Oak Villa, Blackgate Lane, Tarleton
Alice Dalton - 33, Weaver, Spinster, Moor Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Henry Southworth, Wheel Wright
    Bride's Father: Jethro Dalton, Salesman
    Witness: Ann Mary Wignall; William Bannister
    Married by Licence by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 19, Entry 38
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 18 Nov 1944 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Henry Wignall - 23, Farm Labourer, Bachelor, 11 Shore Side, Hesketh Bank
Margaret Bullen - 23, Porteress, Spinster, 16 Highfield Rd. Croston
    Groom's Father: Richard Wignall, Deceased
    Bride's Father: James Bullen, Railwayman
    Witness: Thomas Foy; Ann Higham Foy; Jane Wignall
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 20, Entry 39
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 20 Dec 1944 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Thomas Dalton - 31, Farm Worker, Bachelor, 6 Church St. Croston
Ada Cottam - 24, Weaver, Spinster, 13 Drinkhouse, Croston
    Groom's Father: Thomas Dalton, Deceased
    Bride's Father: Charles Cottam, Railwayman
    Witness: Robert Dalton; M. A. Holden
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 20, Entry 40
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 23 Dec 1944 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
William Forrest - 23, Waggon Driver, Bachelor, Mill House, Moss House Lane, Much Hoole
Susan Kearton - 24, Weaver, Spinster, 66 Drinkhouse Rd. Croston
    Groom's Father: Henry Forrest, Farm Labourer
    Bride's Father: George Kearton, Plate Layer
    Witness: Ernest Forrest; Mary Whittle
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 21, Entry 41
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 23 Dec 1944 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Vincent Wignall - 28, Farmer, Bachelor, Copeland Farm, Bretherton
Janet Bannister - 23, Munition Worker, Spinster, 5 New Club St. Croston
    Groom's Father: Henry Wignall, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Bannister, Deceased
    Witness: M. Trafford; Randal Bannister; Jennie Wignall
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 21, Entry 42
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 30 Dec 1944 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
William Ashcroft - 21, 1st Class Stoker R.N., Bachelor, 42 Drinkhouse Rd. Croston
Lilian Addis - 23, Domestic Worker, Spinster, 33 Aberystwith St. Shlott, Cardiff
    Groom's Father: Richard Caunce Ashcroft, Labourer
    Bride's Father: William John Addis, Dock Supervisor
    Witness: Edith Rigbye; Harry Chadwick; Richard Caunce Ashcroft
    Married by Licence by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 22, Entry 43
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 6 Jan 1945 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Robert Norris - 52, Foreman, Widower, 75 Westhead Rd. Croston
Margaret Worthington - Weaver, Spinster, 4 Highfield Rd. Croston
    Groom's Father: Daniel Norris, Deceased
    Bride's Father: Andrew Worthington, Deceased
    Witness: John Almond Norris; Elizabeth Trafford; Elizabeth Wright; James Worthington
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Notes: [Bride's age not entered]
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 22, Entry 44
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 3 Mar 1945 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
William Staziker - 29, Sapper, Bachelor, Council Houses, Club St. Croston
Sarah Ann Coulton - 25, Weaver, Spinster, 77 Westhead Rd. Croston
    Groom's Father: Robert Staziker, Brick Works Labourer
    Bride's Father: William Coulton, Plate Layer
    Witness: Gladys Pickervance; John Pickervance; P. Williams
    Married by Licence by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 23, Entry 45
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 2 Apr 1945 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
William Mayor - 21, Market Gardiner, Bachelor, New Lane Farm, Eccleston
Mildred Irene Jump - 21, Weaver, Spinster, 111 Station Rd. Croston
    Groom's Father: William Mayor, Market Gardiner
    Bride's Father: Peter Jump, Farmer
    Witness: Irene Farrington; Peter Jump; Robert Tuson
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 23, Entry 46
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 7 Apr 1945 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Harry Bannister Banks - 24, Pilot Officer, Bachelor, 7 Highfield Road, Croston
Ellen Smith - 22, Spinster, 73 Town Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Joseph Banks, Retired
    Bride's Father: Richard Smith, Green Grocer
    Witness: Ronald John Daffey; Anne Wilson; Jenny Whittle; Richard Smith; Joseph Banks
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 24, Entry 47
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 28 Apr 1945 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Leslie Smith - 23, Draughtsman, Bachelor, 6 New Club St. Croston
Ellen Jackson - 23, Short Hand Typist, Spinster, Suncourt, Moss Rd. Croston
    Groom's Father: John Smith, Road Constructor
    Bride's Father: Robert Jackson, Machinist
    Witness: J. Jackson; David R. Tasker; C. E. Smith; Elizabeth Jackson; C. H. Williams
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 24, Entry 48
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 21 May 1945 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
James Ashcroft - 32, Cotton Weaver, Bachelor, 30 Town Road, Croston
Irene Arnott - 32, Spinster, 3 South View, Farringtonl
    Groom's Father: George Ashcroft, Rubber Worker
    Bride's Father: Stephen Arnott, Munition Worker
    Witness: James Arnott; Frances H. Clayton; Leonard Ashcroft; Maus Farrington
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 25, Entry 49
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 26 May 1945 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
John Gray Dickinson - 27, In H.M.F., Bachelor, 5 Council Houses, Wood Lane, Heskin
Lavinia Grimshaw - 29, Spinster, 15 Out Lane, Croston
    Groom's Father: Robert Dickinson, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Grimshaw, Deceased
    Witness: George Arthur Dickinson; Ada Clayton; Thomas Grimshaw
    Married by Licence by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 25, Entry 50
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 2 Jun 1945 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
George Williams - 33, R.A.F., Bachelor, 3 Town Rd. Croston
Jane Ascroft - 28, Spinster, 3 Drinkhouse Rd. Croston
    Groom's Father: William Williams, Deceased
    Bride's Father: John Ascroft, Deceased
    Witness: Nellie Ascroft; William Staziker; Mary Ditchfield; Richard Miller; C. H. Williams
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 26, Entry 51
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 16 Jun 1945 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Charles Henry Purkins - 28, Royal Navy, Bachelor, 39 Kenilworth Road, Newcastle-on-Tyne
Beatrice Gladys Halliwell - 32, Weaver, Spinster, 36 Club St. Croston
    Groom's Father: Joseph Purkins, Deceased
    Bride's Father: Edward Halliwell, Deceased
    Witness: Clarence Norman Ellison; William Trafford; A. L. Halliwell
    Married by Licence by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 26, Entry 52
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 16 Jun 1945 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
James Critchley - 32, H.M.F, Bachelor, 97 Station Rd. Croston
Margaret Whittle Shorrock - 32, Spinster, 6 Highfield Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: William Critchley, Retired
    Bride's Father: William Shorrock, Deceased
    Witness: Elizabeth Alty; A. R. A. Ditchfield; Nancy Ellen Baybutt
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 27, Entry 53
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 6 Oct 1945 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Robert Norris - 25, In H.M.F., Bachelor, 25 Drinkhouse Rd. Croston
Mary Almond - 25, Spinster, Black Horse Hotel, Croston
    Groom's Father: James Henry Norris, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Almond, Taper
    Witness: Thomas Almond; James Henry Norris
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 27, Entry 54
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 6 Nov 1945 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
William Singleton - 51, Production Manager, Widower, 58 Station Rd. Croston
Sarah Doris Lewis - 49, Widow, Oak House, Croston
    Groom's Father: Robert Singleton, Deceased
    Bride's Father: James Ashton, Deceased
    Witness: James Philip Ashton; Sarah Dalton
    Married by Licence by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 28, Entry 55
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 20 Dec 1945 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Leslie Marsden - 23, R.A.F., Bachelor, 158 The Green, Eccleston
Mary Dalton - 20, Spinster, Dalton House, Station Rd. Croston
    Groom's Father: William Marsden, Deceased, Joiner
    Bride's Father: Thomas Dalton, Deceased
    Witness: Ronald John Marsden; Thomas Dalton
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 28, Entry 56
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 22 Dec 1945 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Iorwerth Aled Hughes - 21, Bricklayer, Bachelor, Disgwylfa, Penmachno, Bettws-y-coed
Jane Almond - 25, Weaver, Spinster, 29 Grape Lane, Croston
    Groom's Father: Robert Griffith Hughes, Deceased, Bricklayer
    Bride's Father: William Almond, Deceased, Railwayman
    Witness: Gertrude Morgan Hughes; John Trafford
    Married by Licence by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 29, Entry 57
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 23 Feb 1946 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Edward Jackson - 27, Brickmaker, Bachelor, Moss Cottage, Bretherton
Anne Wilson - 24, Weaver, Spinster, 3 Church St. Croston
    Groom's Father: Jonathan Jackson, Brickmaker
    Bride's Father: Robert Wilson, Labourer
    Witness: Thomas Wilson; Jane Jackson; Thomas Jackson
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 29, Entry 58
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 20 Apr 1946 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Leonard Batty - 27, Labourer, Bachelor, 61 Town Road, Croston
Constance Margaret Hodgson - 30, Spinster, 61 Town Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: George Batty, Deceased, Miner
    Bride's Father: Derwent Hodgson, Chauffeur
    Witness: Ellen Snape; Joseph D. Hodgson; William Blackstone; Derwent Hodgson; Margaret Hodgson
    Married by Licence by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Banns recorded for this Marriage
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 30, Entry 59
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 11 Jun 1946 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
William Taylor - 24, Farmer, Bachelor, Bridge End Farm, Croston
Winifred Chadwick - 20, Spinster, Sidbrook Farm, Mawdesley
    Groom's Father: William Taylor, Farmer
    Bride's Father: John Chadwick, Farmer
    Witness: James Ascroft; Nellie Ascroft; H. Chadwick; Edith Rigbye
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 30, Entry 60
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 12 Jun 1946 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
John Fletcher - 20, Soldier, Bachelor, Moorfield Lane, Scarisbrick
Ann Hodson Whittle - 20, Spinster, 77 Station Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Thomas Oswald Fletcher, Deceased, Road Foreman
    Bride's Father: Richard Whittle, Deceased, Labourer
    Witness: Charles Rimmer; William Whittle; Alma Ashcroft
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 31, Entry 61
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 15 Jun 1946 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Ronald Dawson Wilde - 31, Printer, Bachelor, Liverpool Road, Hoole
Elsie Williamson - 25, Spinster, 3 Club St. Croston
    Groom's Father: John Wilde, Deceased, Clerk
    Bride's Father: Herbert Williamson, Store Keeper
    Witness: Henry Williamson; Maggie Wilde; William Sutton; Winifred Sanderson
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 31, Entry 62
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 10 Jul 1946 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Albert Naylor - 35, Business Man, Bachelor, 60 Liverpool Road, Skelmersdale
Janet Culshaw - 32, Spinster, Bridge Villa, Westhead Rd. Croston
    Groom's Father: Joseph Naylor, Deceased, Business Man
    Bride's Father: William Culshaw, Deceased, Weaver
    Witness: John Naylor; Kate Culshaw; Tom Bolton; Alice Naylor
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 32, Entry 63
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 10 Aug 1946 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Ernest Forrest - 22, Driver, Bachelor, Mill House, Moss House Lane, Much Hoole
Lucy Ellen Cope - 20, Spinster, Moss Lea, Highfield Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Henry Forrest, Farm Labourer
    Bride's Father: Albert Cope, Market Gardener
    Witness: George Forrest; Albert Cope
    Married by Banns by: Charles Henry Williams. Curate, St. George, Chorley
    Notes: [Licence amended to Banns]
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 32, Entry 64
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 17 Aug 1946 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Robert Jackson - 24, Brickmaker, Bachelor, Marl Cop, Bretherton
Alice Hopkins - 24, Spinster, 10 Club St. Croston
    Groom's Father: Thomas Jackson, Gardener
    Bride's Father: Thomas Hopkins, Deceased, Railwayman
    Witness: Joan Chadwick; J. Chadwick; G. R. Duckworth; A. Chadwick
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 33, Entry 65
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 14 Sep 1946 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Lionel Wilfred Chambers - 33, Chartered Accountant, Bachelor, 6 Broom Road, Hale, Cheshire
Elizabeth Marion Innes - 22, Spinster, Yarrow Cottage, Croston
    Groom's Father: Ernest George Chambers, Deceased, London County Council Official
    Bride's Father: John Hay Innes, Retired, Major
    Witness: Ethel Maud Pegram; J. H. Innes; Marion A. Innes; Helen J. A. Creedon; Alex Frew
    Witness: G.? Cannon?
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 33, Entry 66
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 14 Sep 1946 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
William Alty - 22, Boot Maker, Bachelor, 16 Barber's Moor, Croston
Dorothy Yates - 21, Weaver, Spinster, 23 Station Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: George Alty, Inspector R.O.F.
    Bride's Father: Arthur Yates, Factory Worker
    Witness: Henry Alty; Henry Kearton
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 34, Entry 67
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 21 Sep 1946 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Thomas Wright - 26, Farmer, Bachelor, Wright's Farm, Moss Side, Tarleton
Margaret Iddon - 26, Spinster, 59 Station Rd. Croston
    Groom's Father: Thomas Wright, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Herbert Iddon, Retired
    Witness: Herbert Iddon; James Harrison
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 34, Entry 68
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 16 Nov 1946 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Alfred Hayes - 32, Tape Sizer, Bachelor, 26 Bradley Lane, Eccleston
Ellen Higham - 29, Weaver, Spinster, 51 Grape Lane, Croston
    Groom's Father: William Hayes, Retired
    Bride's Father: Edward Higham, Retired
    Witness: William Critchley Higham; William Critchley Bullen
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 35, Entry 69
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 28 Dec 1946 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
John Desmond Williams - 24, Bachelor, 3 Outlane, Croston
Dorothy Mary Stubbert - 26, Spinster, Dukes Mead Cottage, Manor Lane, Gerrards Cross
    Groom's Father: Ernest Williams, Salesman
    Bride's Father: Alexander Stubbert, Chauffeur
    Witness: John Martland; A. R. A. Stubbert; Hilda Barnfather; Ernest Williams; Elizabeth Williams
    Witness: E. Stubbert
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 35, Entry 70
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 8 Feb 1947 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Walter Wallbank - 27, Joiner, Bachelor, Brookfold Cottage, Leyland
Ada Clayton - 29, Spinster, 5 Highfield Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Richard Wallbank, Labourer
    Bride's Father: James Clayton, Retired
    Witness: Gladys Lownsborough; John Heywood; Sophia Wallbank; John Clayton
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 36, Entry 71
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 15 Feb 1947 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Stephen Hewlett Shaw - 65, Labourer, Widower, 2 Cock Robin, Croston
Alice Nicholson - 56, Widow, 2 Cock Robin, Croston
    Groom's Father: Luke Shaw, Deceased, Weaver
    Bride's Father: James Tomlinson, Deceased, Weaver
    Witness: Samuel Shaw; John Leonard Riley; Clara Morris
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 36, Entry 72
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 7 Apr 1947 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Robert Latham - 23, Market Gardener, Bachelor, Ashlea, Blackgate Lane, Tarleton
Margaret Joan Mayor - 22, Spinster, 9 Town Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Thomas Latham, Market Gardener
    Bride's Father: John Mayor, Air Craft Worker
    Witness: William Rimmer; John Mayor; Thomas Latham
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 37, Entry 73
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 19 Apr 1947 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Eric Bailey - 25, Electrical Engineer, Bachelor, 44 Hollinsend Avenue, Intake, Sheffield
Ellen Whittle - 28, Spinster, 60 Westhead Rd. Croston
    Groom's Father: George James Bailey, Electrician
    Bride's Father: Edward Whittle, Retired
    Witness: K. J. Whittle; T. Whittle; Robert Norris
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 37, Entry 74
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 30 May 1947 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Ernest Meredith - 25, Able Seaman, Bachelor, H. M. S. Parrosa
Nancy Jane Bullen - 32, Weaver, Spinster, 16 Highfield Lane, Croston
    Groom's Father: Frederick Joseph Meredith, Fitter
    Bride's Father: James Bullen, Foreman
    Witness: William Robinson; James Bullen; E. Bullen
    Married by Licence by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 38, Entry 75
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 4 Jun 1947 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Thomas Henry Brewer - 28, Brick Worker, Bachelor, Lynn Mount, The Brow, Hesketh Bank
Edith Annie Cottam - 25, Spinster, 13 Drinkhouse Rd. Croston
    Groom's Father: Thomas Henry Brewer, Retired
    Bride's Father: Charles Cottam, Foreman
    Witness: Mr. Gordon Iddon; Dorothy Dalton
    Married by Licence by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 38, Entry 76
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 7 Jun 1947 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Harold William Yates - 22, Shop Assistant, Bachelor, 11 Station Road, Croston
Hilda Rigbye - 21, Spinster, 21 Out Lane, Croston
    Groom's Father: Ernest Yates, Road Worker
    Bride's Father: Alfred Rigbye, Maintainer
    Witness: Ethel M. Jackson; Isabella Yates; James Norris; Ernest Yates; Jane? Rigby; A. Rigbye
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 39, Entry 77
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 7 Jun 1947 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Thomas Gordon Mackrael - 23, Joiner, Bachelor, Oak Villa, Bennington Green, Heskin, Nr. Chorly
Lucy Jump - 23, Spinster, 33 Station Rd. Croston
    Groom's Father: Edward Mackrael, Loading clerk
    Bride's Father: James Jump, Civil Servant
    Witness: Dorothy Jump; James Jump; Alice Mackrael; Edward Mackrael; Grace Jump
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 39, Entry 78
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 14 Jun 1947 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Robert James Wilson - 21, Soldier, Bachelor, 66 Station Road, Croston
Edith Ellen Hayes - 21, Spinster, 25 Grape Lane, Croston
    Groom's Father: William Wilson, Checker L.M.S.
    Bride's Father: John Hayes, Tackler
    Witness: John Hayes; Ellen Wilson; William Wilson; M. E. Hayes; J. H. Bibby
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 40, Entry 79
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 21 Jun 1947 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Albert Haydock - 25, Radio Operator, Bachelor, 321A Mill Lane, Eccleston
Olive Maureen Banister - 20, Spinster, Royoleen, Station Rd. Croston
    Groom's Father: Albert Haydock, Plate Layer
    Bride's Father: William Banister, Body Builder
    Witness: John Higham; Elsie Miller
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 40, Entry 80
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 28 Jun 1947 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Sidney Ball - 26, Market Gardener, Bachelor, Gorse Lane, Tarleton
Dora Alty - 23, Spinster, Barber's Moor, Croston
    Groom's Father: Ernest Ball, Coal Merchant
    Bride's Father: Henry Alty, Policeman
    Witness: Thomas Singleton Alty; Dora Iddon
    Married by Banns by: L. N. Forse. Rector of Tarleton
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 41, Entry 81
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 9 Aug 1947 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
John Caunce - 25, Haulage Driver, Bachelor, Mere Brow, Tarleton
Ellen Farrington - 20, Spinster, Ferndale, Moor Rd. Croston
    Groom's Father: John Caunce, Farm Labourer
    Bride's Father: Arthur Robert Alexander Farrington, Railway Worker
    Witness: Agnes Anderton Melling; Marian Ellison
    Married by Banns by: L. N. Forse. Rector of Tarleton
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 41, Entry 82
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 30 Aug 1947 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Thomas Higham - 24, Decorator, Bachelor, 32 Moor Rd. Croston
Ethel Margaret Jackson - 23, Spinster, 49 Grape Lane, Croston
    Groom's Father: Robert Higham, Foreman
    Bride's Father: Thomas Jackson, Patrol Man
    Witness: William Higham; Hilda Yates; M. Jackson
    Married by Banns by: E. C. R. Ball? Vicar of Walton le Dale
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 42, Entry 83
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 6 Sep 1947 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Robert Banks - 24, Motor Driver, Bachelor, Kenmore, Moor Rd. Croston
Kathleen Jane Whittle - 24, Spinster, Dalton Terrace, Croston
    Groom's Father: James Banks, Retired
    Bride's Father: Edward Whittle, Farmer
    Witness: Ellen Bailey; Thomas Whittle; James Banks; Edward Whittle
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 42, Entry 84
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 6 Sep 1947 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Harold Hampson - 25, Storeman, Bachelor, 10 Woodcock View, Newburgh
Dorothy Dalton - 25, Spinster, 63 Drinkhouse Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: James Hampson, Bricklayer
    Bride's Father: John William Dalton, Tackler
    Witness: Roy Hampson; G. Hampson; John W. Dalton; Annie Dalton
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 43, Entry 85
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 8 Nov 1947 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
John Stanley Higham - 26, Fitter, Bachelor, 117 Station Road, Croston
Alice Singleton - 25, Weaver, Spinster, 42 Moor Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: John Higham, Bus Conductor
    Bride's Father: Laurence Singleton, Retired
    Witness: Dora Ball; John D. Williams; Robert Pickthall
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 43, Entry 86
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 4 Dec 1947 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Robert Sumner - 20, Farmer, Bachelor, 3 Council Houses, Croston
Eleanor Mary Derbyshire - 19, Weaver, Spinster, 61 Station Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: John Sumner, Labourer
    Bride's Father: George Derbyshire, Labourer
    Witness: William Harwood; Esther Harwood; G. R. Derbyshire
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 44, Entry 87
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 31 Jan 1948 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
John Farrington - 54, Length Man, Widower, 13 Town Road, Croston
Gertrude Alice Dalton - 52, Weaver, Spinster, 38 Town Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Thomas Farrington, Deceased, Hay Cutter
    Bride's Father: John Dalton, Deceased, Railway Ganger
    Witness: Jane Mayor; Thomas Dalton; Edward Farrington
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 44, Entry 88
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 7 Feb 1948 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Lancelot Mayor - 28, Clerk, Bachelor, 63 Leyland Road, Penwortham
Dorcas Bannister - 19, Clerk, Spinster, 59 Drinkhouse Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: William Mayor, Joiner
    Bride's Father: Harry Bannister, Tile Layer
    Witness: W. Mayor; Harry Bannister; Irene Bannister
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Notes: [Bride's father's forename amended from Henry]
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 45, Entry 89
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 8 Mar 1948 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Robert Wright - 25, Labourer, Bachelor, 2 Church St. Croston
Margery Bentham - 32, Basket Maker, Spinster, 46 Grape Lane, Croston
    Groom's Father: Ernest Wright, Motor Driver
    Bride's Father: William Bentham, Deceased, Basket Maker
    Witness: J. Bentham; Wm. Wright; M. E. Peet; Ann Higham Bentham; Alice Wright; Doris Bentham
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 45, Entry 90
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 3 Apr 1948 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Henry Richard Dalton - 24, Market Gardener, Bachelor, Home Farm, Croston
Marion Mayor - 22, Spinster, Ash Lea, Moor Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Henry Dalton, Estate Bailiff
    Bride's Father: Henry Mayor, Market Gardener
    Witness: Nora Mary Corrin; J. F. Mayor; Maggie Barlow; Hy. Mayor; R. Barron; Henry Dalton
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Notes: [Additonal witnesses] Jane Mayor, Sarah Dalton
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 46, Entry 91
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 22 May 1948 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Reginald Whittle, Gentleman - 33, Bachelor, 60 Westhead Road, Croston
Laura Rosa Pittarello - 23, Spinster, 60 Westhead Rdoad, Croston
    Groom's Father: Edward Whittle, Factory Worker
    Bride's Father: Beniamino Pittarello, Chemist
    Witness: Edward Whittle; Thomas Whittle; Kathleen Banks
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 46, Entry 92
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 9 Jun 1948 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Henry Hurst - 26, Engineer, Bachelor, 107 Meadow St. Preston
Mary Louisa Whittle - 23, Spinster, 14 Church St. Croston
    Groom's Father: Arthur Adams Hurst, Publican
    Bride's Father: James Whittle, Railway Guard
    Witness: George William Suddell; James Whittle; Arthur Hurst; Mary Whittle
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 47, Entry 93
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 12 Jun 1948 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
William Charles Yates - 28, Farm Labourer, Bachelor, Lane End Farm, Rufford
Elizabeth Holden - 26, Spinster, 19 Club St. Croston
    Groom's Father: William Yates, Farmer
    Bride's Father: William Holden, Deceased, Factory Worker
    Witness: Bertha Crocker; John Twist; John T. Holden; Elizabeth Holden; Mary Yates
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 47, Entry 94
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 12 Jun 1948 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Roger Caunce - 35, Produce Merchant, Widower, 2 Willowfields, Causeway Lane, Rufford
Elizabeth Alty - 36, Spinster, 42 Westhead Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: John Caunce, Produce Merchant
    Bride's Father: Arthur Thomas Alty, Retired
    Witness: John Caunce; John Caunce; Arthur Thomas Alty; Edith Alty; Margaret Caunce
    Witness: Winifred Ashton
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 48, Entry 95
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 19 Jun 1948 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
John Spencer - 23, Sheet Metal Worker, Bachelor, Moss Lane, Tarleton
Winifred Elizabeth Jump - 21, Spinster, 111 Station Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: George Spencer, Market Gardener
    Bride's Father: Peter Jump, Teamsman
    Witness: William Bridge; Mary Ellen Spencer
    Married by Banns by: L. N. Forse. Rector of Tarleton. Officiating Minister
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 48, Entry 96
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 19 Aug 1948 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
John Adam Halewood Houghton - 35, Journalist, Bachelor, 115 County Road, Ormskirk
Dorothy Mary Dalton - 26, Spinster, Gigg Farm, Leyland, Rippendon
    Groom's Father: William Houghton, R.D.C. Employee
    Bride's Father: Hugh Dalton, Market Gardener
    Witness: William Blackledge; Ellen Fitton
    Married by Banns by: Arthur Thompson. Vicar of Lydiate
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 49, Entry 97
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 11 Sep 1948 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Thomas Benson Garnett - 28, Joiner, Bachelor, Lever Edge, Chainhouse Lane, Whitestake
Joan Marian Hough - 22, Spinster, 47 Town Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: John Garnett, Master Builder
    Bride's Father: John Hough, Cooperative Storeman
    Witness: G. R. Garnett; H. Hough; John Hough; J. Garnett
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 49, Entry 98
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 16 Sep 1948 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Donovan Broomhead - 32, Labourer, Bachelor, Mirfield, Southport Road, Ulnes Walton
Ellen Alty - 39, Spinster, Highcroft, Highfield Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Thomas Broomhead, Retired
    Bride's Father: Robert Alty, Deceased
    Witness: Mildred Pilkington; Thomas Alty
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Notes: [Bride's father amended from William Ascroft, Retired]
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 50, Entry 99
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 18 Sep 1948 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Arnold Molyneux - 23, Electrician, Bachelor, 442 Leyland Road, Lostock Hall
Irene Mary Hargreaves - 23, Weaver, Spinster, 79 Station Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Harry Molyneux, Examiner L.M.S.
    Bride's Father: Benjamin Hargreaves, Labourer
    Witness: Kathleen Grimshaw; B. Hargeaves; Alan Crowther; H. Molyneux
    Married by Licence by: R. A. Rawstorne. Rector
    Register: Marriages 1941 - 1948, Page 50, Entry 100
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
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