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Marriages at St Michael and All Angels
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Marriages recorded in the Register for 1948 - 1960

Marriage: 9 Oct 1948 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Charles Raymond Baxendale - 26, Engineer, Bachelor, 31 Granville Rd. Chorley
Marjorie Ellen Norris - 23, Spinster, Wheatsheaf Hotel, Croston
    Groom's Father: Charles William Baxendale, Engineer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Norris, Plasterer
    Witness: Robert Iddon; Eva Ann Norris
    Married by Banns by: James Stones Rector of Bretherton
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 1, Entry 1
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 20 Nov 1948 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
William Parker - 30, Engineer, Bachelor, 28 Town Road, Croston
Irene Elizabeth Higham - 29, Spinster, 117 Station Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Thomas Hornby Parker, Deceased, Farm Labourer
    Bride's Father: John Higham, Factory Policeman
    Witness: Joseph Stanley Parker; John Stanley Higham
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 1, Entry 2
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 27 Nov 1948 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
William Whittle - 22, Lorry Driver, Bachelor, Hesketh Lane, Tarleton
Katherine Seddon - 28, Spinster, Raydon, Croston
    Groom's Father: William Whittle, Property Repairer
    Bride's Father: William Seddon, Railway Man
    Witness: Lucy Mary Elder; Kenneth Bailey; William Whittle; William Seddon; Sarah Ellen Seddon
    Witness: Isabella Whittle
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Notes: [7th witness] L. N. Forse
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 2, Entry 3
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 18 Dec 1948 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
George Leach - 21, Driver, Bachelor, 100 Oxford Street, Preston
Selina Ellen Johnson - 20, Weaver, Spinster, 65 Station Rd. Croston
    Groom's Father: James Arthur Leach, Retired
    Bride's Father: Albert Johnson, Fitter
    Witness: Annie Walsh; Norman Johnson; Albert Johnson
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 2, Entry 4
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 18 Jan 1949 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Raymond Gardner - 35, Civil Servant, Widower, The Links, Kirkham
Dorothy May Wilding - 22, Clerk, Spinster, 78 Westhead Rd. Croston
    Groom's Father: William Gardner, Deceased, Solicitors Clerk
    Bride's Father: Arthur Wilding, Electrical Engineer
    Witness: Jane Ellen Gardner; Olive Shorrock; Arthur Wilding; Florence Wilding
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 3, Entry 5
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 27 Jan 1949 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Thomas Alty - 37, Machine Hand, Bachelor, 85 Station Road, Croston
Margaret Hunter Norris - 33, Spinster, Wheatsheaf Hotel, Croston
    Groom's Father: Richard Alty, Retired, Plate Layer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Norris, Plasterer
    Witness: Betty Ball; John Ball
    Married by Licence by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 3, Entry 6
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 2 Feb 1949 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
John Porter - 31, Hair Dresser, Bachelor, Rose cottage, Moss Lane, Latham
Dorothea Lyon - 29, Spinster, 120 Station Rd. Croston
    Groom's Father: John Porter, Retired
    Bride's Father: John Thomas Lyon, Painter
    Witness: John Horace Lyon; John Porter; Nellie Ascroft; H. Ashcroft
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 4, Entry 7
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 12 Feb 1949 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
William Edward Spiby - 25, Transport Driver, Bachelor, 121 Station Road, Croston
Gladys Martin - 28, Factory Worker, Spinster, 3 Oakley Street, Preston
    Groom's Father: Edward Spiby, Painter
    Bride's Father: Ernest Martin, Works Commissioner
    Witness: Thomas Spiby; Edna Fernley; Lewis Hadley
    Married by Licence by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 4, Entry 8
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 26 Feb 1949 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
John Mayor - 24, Clerk, Bachelor, 63 Leyland Road, Penwortham
Olga Silcock - 21, Spinster, Brook House Farm, Littlewood, Croston
    Groom's Father: William Mayor, Joiner
    Witness: Sydney Silcock; James Mayers
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 5, Entry 9
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 26 Feb 1949 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Norman Hawkins - 22, Engineer, Bachelor, 29 Brandsforth Street, Bamber Bridge
Violet Elizabeth Hough - 22, Spinster, Wothington Barn Farm, Finney Lane, Croston
    Groom's Father: Charles Hawkins, Rubber Worker
    Bride's Father: James Hough, Farmer
    Witness: Charles Hawkins; Joan Hawkins; Margaret Hough; Jane Hawkins; Lilian M. Hough
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 5, Entry 10
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 18 Apr 1949 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
James Leslie Clarkson - 25, Salesman, Bachelor, Roby Cottage, Bretherton
Allyne Alice Hough - 24, Spinster, 31 Station Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: James Arthur Clarkson, Fitter
    Bride's Father: Ralph Hough, Wireless Dealer
    Witness: Edward Hough; Ernest Hodson
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 6, Entry 11
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 7 May 1949 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Fred Parr - 30, Dyer, Bachelor, Pompian Brow. Bretherton
Jane Ellen Staziker - 22, Weaver, Spinster, 9 Council Houses, Club St. Croston
    Groom's Father: Walter Parr, Overlooker
    Bride's Father: Robert Staziker, Burner
    Witness: R. Staziker; Walter Parr
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 6, Entry 12
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 6 Aug 1949 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
John Ewart Rowe - 32, Maintenance Engineer, Bachelor, 21 Manor Lane, Penwortham
Esther Doreen Clayton - 21, Hair Dresser, Spinster, Outlane, Croston
    Groom's Father: John Rowe, Retired
    Bride's Father: John Clayton, Civil Servant
    Witness: Nellie Rowe; John Clayton
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 7, Entry 13
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 20 Aug 1949 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
John Blackstone - 22, Draughtsman, Bachelor, 35 Grape Lane, Croston
Dorothy Jump - 23, Clerk, Spinster, 33 Station Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Thomas Blackstone, Basket Maker
    Bride's Father: James Jump, Civil Servant
    Witness: William Blackstone; Lucy Mackrael
    Married by Banns by: James Stones Rector of Bretherton
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 7, Entry 14
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 3 Sep 1949 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
George Suttill - 47, Joiner, Bachelor, Westhead Villa, Croston
Dorothy Iddon - 28, Weaver, Spinster, Lyndbrook, Croston
    Groom's Father: William Suttill, Deceased
    Bride's Father: Thomas Iddon, Labourer
    Witness: Isabella Suttill; Gordon Berry Yates
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 8, Entry 15
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 10 Sep 1949 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Joseph Oliver Thornton - 26, Labourer, Bachelor, 3 Kingfisher Street, Preston
Mary Spiby - 21, Spinster, 121 Station Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Joseph Oliver Thornton, Deceased
    Bride's Father: Edward Spiby, Painter
    Witness: Ellen Thornber; Ellen Coupe
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 8, Entry 16
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 17 Sep 1949 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Ernest Richard Hodson - 22, Farm Labourer, Bachelor, Tarleton Moss nr. Preston
Margaret Ellen Duckworth - 22, Spinster, Rectory Cottage, Croston
    Groom's Father: John Hodson
    Bride's Father: Thomas Duckworth, Deceased, Railway Man
    Witness: James Leslie Clarkson; William Duckworth
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 9, Entry 17
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 13 Feb 1950 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Joseph Yates - 27, Driver, Bachelor, 289 Leyland Lane, Leyland
Margaret Alice Iddon - 24, Spinster, 2 Outlane, Croston
    Groom's Father: Joseph Henry Yates, Cycle Dealer
    Bride's Father: John Iddon, Railway Porter
    Witness: John Iddon; Frederick Burton Yates
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Notes: [occupation and addresses transposed]
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 9, Entry 18
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 4 Mar 1950 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
James Leslie Porter - 25, Fireman, Bachelor, 10 Blundell Road, Preston
Marian Bullen - 21, Spinster, 16 Highfield Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: James Arthur Porter, Fireman
    Bride's Father: James Bullen, Store Keeper
    Witness: John Laurenson; James Bullen; Ellen Le Marinel; James Porter
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 10, Entry 19
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 22 Apr 1950 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Harold Barber - 25, Sto/Mech. R. N., Bachelor, Fort Blockhouse, Gosport
Elizabeth Bromley - 22, Spinster, 64 Moor Rd. Croston
    Groom's Father: Herbert Barber, Deceased, Fitter
    Bride's Father: Richard Bromley, Patrol Man
    Witness: Richard Bromley; Charles W. Barber
    Married by Licence by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 10, Entry 20
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 12 Aug 1950 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Allen Cooper - 26, Engineer, Bachelor, 9 Fellery Street, Chorley
Mildred Hough - 20, Typist, Spinster, Sunningdale, Drinkhouse Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Milner Cooper, Bus Conductor
    Bride's Father: Ralph Hough, Cattle Remover
    Witness: Milner Cooper, Jnr.; Jinnie Barlow
    Married by Banns by: R. G, F. Wyatt Rector of Chorley
    Notes: [bride's name and her father's surname corrected by clerk from data in the
           following entry]
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 11, Entry 21
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 9 Sep 1950 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
John Iddon - 22, Lorry Driver, Bachelor, 4 New Lane, Eccleston
Winifred Smith - 22, Spinster, 61 Drinkhouse Rd. Croston
    Groom's Father: Thomas Iddon, Deceased, Engine Driver
    Bride's Father: Ronald Smith, Relief Station Master
    Witness: Ronald Smith; Mary Dunham; Ellen Schofield; Elsie E. Smith
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 11, Entry 22
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 28 Oct 1950 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Frank Taylor - 24, Produce Merchant, Bachelor, Boundary Lane, Hesketh Bank
Elsie Cottam - 25, Cotton Weaver, Spinster, 78 Station Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: James Taylor, Market Gardener
    Bride's Father: Thomas Cottam, Cloth Overlooker
    Witness: Norman Taylor; Millicent Corner
    Married by Banns by: James Stones Rector of Bretherton
    Notes: [Groom's surname amended from Stoner]
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 12, Entry 23
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 10 Mar 1951 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Ronald Dalton - 26, Length Man. British Railways, Bachelor, 63 Drinkhouse Road, Croston
Catherine Frances Murray - 21, Cotton Weaver, Spinster, Crossing Cottage, Finney Lane, Croston
    Groom's Father: John William Dalton, Overlooker
    Bride's Father: George Murray, Porter
    Witness: Mary Davis; John W. Dalton; Harold Hempson
    Married by Licence by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Notes: [Bride's first forename amended from Kathleen]
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 12, Entry 24
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 14 Mar 1951 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Norman Goodier - 26, Electrician, Bachelor, 89 Fishwick Parade, Preston
Alice Bickerstaffe - 22, Weaver, Spinster, 69 Westhead Rd. Croston
    Groom's Father: Herbert Goodier, Motor Driver
    Bride's Father: Arthur Bickerstaffe, Plate Layer
    Witness: Thomas Bickerstaffe; Allan Goodier; Harriet Wainman, USA; Edith Bedner, U.S.A.
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 13, Entry 25
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 26 Mar 1951 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Ronald Trafford - 23, Gear Cutter, Bachelor, 30 Grape Lane, Croston
Ruth Caunce - 20, Basket Weaver, Spinster, The Poplars, Bradshaw Lane, Mawdesley
    Groom's Father: John Trafford, Packer
    Bride's Father: Ernest Caunce, Foreman Basket Maker
    Witness: H. G. Trafford; Ernest Caunce
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 13, Entry 26
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 31 Mar 1951 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Ronald Tyrer - 22, Fitter, Bachelor, 113 Selborne Street, Preston
Hilda Mary Blackstone - 20, Hair Dresser, Spinster, 60 Moor Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Arthur Tyrer, Deceased, Railway Guards
    Bride's Father: Richard Blackstone, Tape Sizer
    Witness: E. Margaret Chadwick; Ronald Ramsden; Richard Blackstone
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 14, Entry 27
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 21 Apr 1951 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Stanley Harrison - 28, Farmer, Bachelor, Moss Side Farm, Sollom, Tarleton
Maggie Barlow - 27, Spinster, Littlewood Hall Farm, Ulnes Walton
    Groom's Father: George Harrison, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Albert Barlow, Farmer
    Witness: Thomas Edmund Gore; I. Barlow; Thomas Barlow
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 14, Entry 28
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 16 Jun 1951 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Robert Pickavance - 28, Farmer, Bachelor, Sluice Lane, Rufford
Phyllis Ashton - 23, Shop Assistanr, Spinster, 8 Council Houses, Club St. Croston
    Groom's Father: Robert Pickavance, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Wilfred Ashton, Railway Man
    Witness: D. B. Lanson; D. Mayor
    Married by Banns by: B. T. Jones Offic. Minister
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 15, Entry 29
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 1 Sep 1951 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Eric Rimmer - 25, Market Gardener, Bachelor, New Street, Mawdesley
Kathleen Ditchfield - 20, Spinster, 32 Station Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Edward Rimmer, Produce Merchant
    Bride's Father: Robert Ditchfield, Packer
    Witness: Jack Leslie Higham; Robert Ditchfield; Lillian Smith; Edward Rimmer
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 15, Entry 30
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 8 Sep 1951 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Kenneth Phillipson - 22, Lance Corporal R.E., Bachelor, 3 Croft Street, Preston
Dorothy Whittle - 20, Clerk, Spinster, 14 Church Street, Croston
    Groom's Father: John Phillipson, Sawyer
    Bride's Father: James Whittle, Railway Guard
    Witness: Mary L. Hurst; William Hobson Phillipson
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 16, Entry 31
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 15 Sep 1951 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
John Desmond Dickinson - 21, Motor Engineer, Bachelor, New Street, Mawdesley
Margaret Alice Alty - 22, Typist, Spinster, Drinkhouse Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: James Dickinson, Corn Miller
    Bride's Father: James Alty, Spring fitter
    Witness: Winifred N. Ashton; Ronald Crewdson
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 16, Entry 32
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 20 Oct 1951 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Colin Henry Thorp - 25, Lay Inseminator, Bachelor, Manor House, Mawdesley
Vera Woodhouse - 26, Spinster, Trafford Arms Hotel, Croston
    Groom's Father: Frank Thorp
    Bride's Father: Frederic Woodhouse, Licensee
    Witness: A. Woodhouse; F. Woodhouse; Roy Rathbone Piggott; J. R. Brightmore
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 17, Entry 33
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 20 Oct 1951 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Peter Pownall - 20, Farmer, Bachelor, New Lane, Tarleton Moss
Jean Mary Duckworth - 19, Spinster, 63 Station Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: John Henry Pownall, Deceased, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Harold Duckworth, Loom Overlooker
    Witness: Robert Hornby; Thomas Harrison
    Married by Banns by: L. N. Forse Rector of Tarleton
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 17, Entry 34
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 27 Oct 1951 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
George Highfield Ascroft - 25, Store Keeper, Bachelor, 8 Barber's Moor, Croston
Martha Emma Battersby - 24, Clerk, Spinster, 10 Cock Robin, Croston
    Groom's Father: Thomas Charles Ascroft, Driver
    Bride's Father: James Frank Battersby, Excavator Driver
    Witness: James Leslie Norris; M. Battersby; Kathleen Ascroft
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 18, Entry 35
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 1 Dec 1951 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Harold Forshaw - 23, Turner, Bachelor, 7 Town Road, Croston
Joan Fazackerley - 23, Typist, Spinster, Beehove Farm, Croston
    Groom's Father: Henry Forshaw, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Edward Fazackerley, Farmer
    Witness: Jean Forshaw; Jennie Forshaw; Henry Forshaw; Cedric Fazackerley; Thomas John Norris
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 18, Entry 36
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 15 Mar 1952 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Harold Whalley - 23, Farmer, Bachelor, 1 Council Houses, Croston
Dorothy Mawdsley - 21, Hair Dresser, Spinster, 37 Westhead Rd. Croston
    Groom's Father: Albert Whalley, Roadman
    Bride's Father: William Mawdsley, General Dealer
    Witness: William Mawdsley; Albert Whalley
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 19, Entry 37
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 29 Mar 1952 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Arthur Buckel - 61, Clerk, Widower, 160 Bold Street, Accrington
Catherine Kirk Everton - 52, Widow, 14 Club Street, Croston
    Groom's Father: James Buckel, Deceased, Forman Grinder
    Bride's Father: Samuel Dutton, Deceased, Master Baker
    Witness: Monica Redfearn; Clifford Buckel
    Married by Licence by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 19, Entry 38
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 30 Aug 1952 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Clifford Haworth - 36, Quantity Clerk, Widower, 33 Broadgate Preston
Marie Coxhead - 23, Spinster, 10 Church Street, Croston
    Groom's Father: George Haworth, Retired
    Bride's Father: Thomas Coxhead, Salesman Driver
    Witness: Muriel Cope; Kathleen Lambert; George Haworth
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 20, Entry 39
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 11 Oct 1952 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Eric James Trafford - 23, Railway Clerk, Bachelor, 2 Carver's Brow, Croston
Jean Margaret Maguire - 25, Spinster, 109 Wilbraham Street, Preston
    Groom's Father: Walter Trafford, Deceased, Packer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Maguire, Deceased, Bleacher & Dyer
    Witness: Elizabeth Maguire; Margaret Rose Woods; Elizabeth Trafford; Richard Smith
    Married by Licence by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 20, Entry 40
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 14 Feb 1953 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
James Leslie Haydock - 21, Miner, Bachelor, 336 Leyland Lane, Lane
Jean Whittle - 21, Spinster, 57 Town Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Francis Haydock, Deceased, Master Builder
    Bride's Father: Thomas Whittle, Joiner
    Witness: John Haydock; Thomas Whittle
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 21, Entry 41
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 7 Mar 1953 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Edward Whittle - 23, Driver, Bachelor, 44 Drinkhouse Rd. Croston
Kathleen Rimmer - 23, Spinster, 21 Central Avenue, Birkdale
    Groom's Father: Richard Whittle, Maintainer
    Bride's Father: Albert Rimmer, Grave Digger
    Witness: Dorothy Rimmer; John Cottam; Albert Rimmer; Margaret Rimmer; Margaret Whittle
    Witness: Richard Whittle
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 21, Entry 42
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 14 Mar 1953 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Gordon Neil Brown - 25, Sales Representative, Bachelor, 35 Norfolk Road, Maghull
Joan Roocroft - 21, Secretary, Spinster, Beaumont, Moor Rd. Croston
    Groom's Father: Harold Brown, Deceased, Master Mariner
    Bride's Father: Edward Roocroft, Retired, Master Builder
    Witness: Gladys Roocroft; ? Brown
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 22, Entry 43
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 6 Apr 1953 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Harold Smith - 23, Bank Clerk, Bachelor, Southview, 61 Drinkhouse Rd. Croston
Muriel Cope - 23, Spinster, Moss Lea, Highfield Rd. Croston
    Groom's Father: Ronald Smith, Relief Station Master
    Bride's Father: Albert Cope, Market Gardener
    Witness: Ronald Smith; Albert Cope
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 22, Entry 44
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 22 Apr 1953 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Albert Henry Collins - 61, Butler, Widower, Hall Cottages, Croston
Doris Winifred Elsie Marsh - 52, Typist, Spinster, Station Road, Guildford
    Groom's Father: Albert Collins, Deceased, Farmer
    Bride's Father: John Josiah Marsh, Deceased, Photographer
    Witness: John R. Barron; Dorothy Ivy Dalton
    Married by Licence by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 23, Entry 45
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 4 Jul 1953 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
William Johnson - 25, Motor Driver, Bachelor, North Road, Bretherton
Madeleine Walkden - 21, Spinster, 38 Drinkhouse Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Harry Johnson, Turner
    Bride's Father: John Walkden, Fireman
    Witness: John Walkden; Harry Johnson
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Notes: [Grooms fathers forename amended from Henry]
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 23, Entry 46
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 18 Jul 1953 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
John Cecil Gargate - 21, Loom Overlooker, Bachelor, Station House, Croston
Sheila Mee - 21, Clerk, Spinster, 11 Cock Robin, Croston
    Groom's Father: Frederick Cecil Gargate, Signal Man
    Bride's Father: Harry Mee, Bleacher
    Witness: James Frederick Gargate; Phyllis Burgess
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 24, Entry 47
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 5 Aug 1953 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Thomas Robert Taylor - 29, Motor Engineer, Bachelor, Sandy Lane, Mawdesley
Edith Doreen Ashcroft - 25, Weaver, Spinster, 53 Westhead Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Robert Taylor, Fitter
    Bride's Father: Henry Ashcroft, Maintainance Joiner
    Witness: Henry Ashcroft; Edith Agnes Ashcroft; Roy Taylor; Mary J. Taylor
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 24, Entry 48
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 8 Aug 1953 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Eric Bamford - 23, Warehouse Manager, Bachelor, Marl House, Bretherton
Jean Wilding - 21, Weaver, Spinster, 78 Westhead Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Robert Bamford, Deceased, Corn Merchant
    Bride's Father: Arthur Wilding, Electrician
    Witness: Mary Bamford; Arthur Wilding
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 25, Entry 49
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 10 Oct 1953 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Thomas John Norris - 24, Farmer, Bachelor, Stanley Wives Farm, Heskin
Jean Forshaw - 24, Weaver, Spinster, 7 Town Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: John Norris, Deceased, Foundry Worker
    Bride's Father: Henry Forshaw, Labourer
    Witness: Henry Forshaw; Harold Forshaw; Elizabeth Norris
    Married by Banns by: C. H. Nesbitt Vicar Of Wrightington. R. A. Rawstorne Rector of Croston
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 25, Entry 50
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 3 Apr 1954 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Arthur Everton - 20, Labourer, Bachelor, 21 Club St. Croston
Eva May Towers - 21, Spinster, 4 Railway View, Croston
    Groom's Father: Arthur Everton, Deceased, Chef
    Bride's Father: John Towers, Driver
    Witness: Horace Arthur Everton; Samuel Everton; John Towers; Cecilia? Buckel
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 26, Entry 51
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 17 Apr 1954 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Robert Brade Rimmer - 27, Market Gardener, Bachelor, 29 Vicarage Lane, Banks
Irene Ashcroft - 23, Weaver, Spinster, Cloverdene,Longmeaneygate, Leyland
    Groom's Father: Hugh Rimmer, Market Gardener
    Bride's Father: Henry Ashcroft, Joiner
    Witness: John Richard Rimmer; Henry Ashcroft; Edith Ashcroft; Hugh Rimmer
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 26, Entry 52
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 19 Jul 1954 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Reginald Richard Marsden - 48, Grocer, Widower, 80 Westhead Road, Croston
Alice Cottam - 34, Spinster, Vine House, Drinkhouse, Croston
    Groom's Father: William Marsden, Deceased, Joiner
    Bride's Father: Arthur Cottam, Deceased, Joiner
    Witness: Nanny Cottam; John Hough; Richard Cottam
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 27, Entry 53
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 9 Oct 1954 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Derek Tudor Birch - 28, Electrician, Bachelor, 557 Queens Drive, Liverpool 13
Hilda Margaret Whittle - 26, Teacher, Spinster, 38 Church Road, Liverpool
    Groom's Father: James Birch, Plumber
    Bride's Father: Hugh Norris Whittle, Butcher
    Witness: Conrad Brunstrom; Ada Margaret Smith; Alma Birch; J. Birch; Susan Whittle; H. N. Whittle
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 27, Entry 54
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 16 Oct 1954 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Ronald Sutton - 23, Market Gardener, Bachelor, Brooklands, New Road, Tarleton
Rose Wignall - 23, Clerk, Spinster, 15 Club Street, Croston
    Groom's Father: Thomas Sutton, Market Gardener
    Bride's Father: Thomas Wignall, Factory Worker
    Witness: John Sutton; Mary Ellen Sutton; Thomas Wignall; William Wignall
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 28, Entry 55
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 30 Oct 1954 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Peter Cocker - 23, Draughtsman, Bachelor, 16 Carlton Road, Leyland
Phyllis Mayor - 22, Engineering Tracer, Spinster, 9 Town Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Frederick Cocker, Electrical Engineer
    Bride's Father: John Mayor, Labourer
    Witness: Constance Gough; Sarah Cocker; J. Mayor; Robert Snape; F. Cocker; H. N. Mayor
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Notes: [7th witness] I. Mayor
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 28, Entry 56
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 27 Nov 1954 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
James Miller - 23, Engineer, Bachelor, The Bungalow, Longmeaneygate, Leyland
Eva Ann Norris - 22, Clerk, Spinster, The Wheatsheaf Hotel, Croston
    Groom's Father: James Miller, Company Director
    Bride's Father: Thomas Norris, Plasterer
    Witness: John Norris; Thomas Norris; Kathleen Yates; J. Miller
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 29, Entry 57
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 1 Jan 1955 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Stanley Parker - 31, Motor Engineer, Bachelor, Causeway Lane, Rufford
Mary Iddon - 35, Glazier, Spinster, Drinkhouse Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Thomas Parker, Deceased, Farm Labourer
    Bride's Father: John Iddon, Retired
    Witness: Harold Parker; John Iddon; D. E. Platt; Ann Baker
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 29, Entry 58
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 19 Mar 1955 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Harry Cooper - 28, Cloth Inspector, Bachelor, 57 Baxter Street, Standish
Joyce Coxhead - 28, Winder, Spinster, 99 Moor Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Thomas Frank Cooper, Engineer Fitter
    Bride's Father: John Price Coxhead, Joiner
    Witness: Hilda Critchley; H. Gordon Critchley
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 30, Entry 59
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 28 May 1955 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
David Brian Eccles - 24, Clerk, Bachelor, 17 Dawson Avenue, Beech Hill, Wigan
Constance Mary Fairhurst - 22, Teacher, Spinster, The Gable House, Highfield Rd. Croston
    Groom's Father: Edward Eccles, Retired
    Bride's Father: John Fairhurst, Headmaster
    Witness: Edward Stuart Eccles; Edward Eccles; George Ashurst; J. Fairhurst
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 30, Entry 60
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 11 Jun 1955 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Edward Halstead - 24, Farmer, Bachelor, Bank Farm, Shore Road, Hesketh Bank
Mavis Ashcroft - 21, Typist, Spinster, Cloverdene,Longmeaneygate, Leyland
    Groom's Father: Charles Halstead, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Henry Ashcroft, Maintainance Joiner
    Witness: Ralph Halstead; Edith Agnes Ashcroft; Irene Rimmer; Henry Ashcroft
    Married by Banns by: James Stones Rector of Bretherton
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 31, Entry 61
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 15 Oct 1955 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Robert Bridge - 30, Market Gardener, Bachelor, 322 Leyland Lane, Leyland
Lilian Smith - 27, Farmer, Spinster, Dob Cross Farm, Croston
    Groom's Father: John Bridge, Deceased, Farmer
    Bride's Father: John Smith, Farmer
    Witness: Ronald Bridge; Kathleen Rimmer
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 31, Entry 62
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 19 Nov 1955 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Norman Thomas Rutherford - 29, Sheetmetal Worker, Bachelor, 150 Pilling Lane, Chorley
Mildred Irene Oliver - 27, Confectioner, Spinster, 39 Town Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Thomas Rutherford, Engineering Inspector
    Bride's Father: Samuel Oliver, Bricklayer
    Witness: Albert Arthur Vosper; Celia Edith Houghton Wright
    Married by Banns by: James Stones Rector of Bretherton
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 32, Entry 63
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 17 Dec 1955 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Leslie Hough - 25, Joiner, Bachelor, 31 Station Road, Croston
Margaret Barnes - 19, Typist, Spinster, 21 Gill Lane, Walmer Bridge
    Groom's Father: Ralph Hough, Deceased, Wireless Mechanic
    Bride's Father: Gerald Barnes, Fireman
    Witness: Edward Hough; Alice Hough; Mary Barnes; Alice Rawcliffe
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 32, Entry 64
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 17 Dec 1955 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Albert Barron Coulton - 36, Market Gardener, Bachelor, Cocker Bar Farm, Leyland
Irene Farrington - 34, Weaver, Spinster, 38 Town Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Richard Coulton, Farmer
    Bride's Father: John Farrington, Railway Man
    Witness: Mildred Irene Mayor; John Iddon; John Farrington; Gertrude Ann Farrington; Ann Coulton
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 33, Entry 65
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 21 Jan 1956 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
David Burns - 22, R.A.F., Bachelor, 343 Mossy Lea Road, Wrightington
Alice Duckworth - 21, Weaver, Spinster, Rectory Cottage, Croston
    Groom's Father: Samuel Burns, Deceased, Blacksmith's Striker
    Bride's Father: Thomas Duckworth, Deceased, Fireman
    Witness: Ernest R. Hodson; Donald Dean; Elizabeth Burns; Ellen Duckworth; Mary Burns
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 33, Entry 66
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 28 Jan 1956 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Bernard James Dakin - 26, Plumber, Bachelor, 38 Erdington Road, Blackpool
Ada Margaret Smith - 27, Typist, Spinster, 13 Town Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Alex Dakin, Retired
    Bride's Father: Thomas Smith, Retired
    Witness: Beatrice M. Dakin; Thomas Smith; Leonard Rodwell
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 34, Entry 67
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 10 Mar 1956 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Anthony Ottewell - 29, Engineer, Bachelor, 15 Kingsway, Penwortham
Gladys Roocroft - 27, Civil Servant, Spinster, Beaumont, Moor Rd. Croston
    Groom's Father: James Henry Ottewell, Engineer
    Bride's Father: Edward Roocroft, Retired
    Witness: James Henry Ottewell; Jean Brown
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 34, Entry 68
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 24 Mar 1956 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Raymond Stanley Dalton - 22, Coalminer, Bachelor, 7 Hillocks, Croston
Ruby Martland - 22, Weaver, Spinster, Clovelly, Wigan Rd. Euxton
    Groom's Father: Charles Stanley Dalton, Stoker
    Bride's Father: John Martland, Retired
    Witness: Joseph John Martland; Richard Cottam Hough; Charles Stanley Dalton
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 35, Entry 69
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 31 Mar 1956 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
John Raymond Harris - 24, Engine Fitter, Bachelor, 222 Brownedge Road, Bamber Bridge
Kathleen Yates - 23, Clerk, Spinster, 23 Station Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: John Harris, Clerk
    Bride's Father: Arthur Yates, Taper
    Witness: Ian Roy Pollard; John Harris; Arthur Yates
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 35, Entry 70
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 2 Apr 1956 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Roy Dickinson - 30, Cloth Looker, Bachelor, 38 Park Road, Coppull
Florence Bennison Dalton - 26, Clerk, Spinster, 13 Outlane, Croston
    Groom's Father: Eric Dickinson, Signal Man
    Bride's Father: Robert Dalton, Deceased
    Witness: Lois Jane Bentham; Harry Dickinson; Henry Dalton
    Married by Licence by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 36, Entry 71
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 2 Apr 1956 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
John Robert Bromley - 23, Sanitary Worker, Bachelor, 24 Pear Tree Road, Croston
Beryl Johnson - 20, Weaver, Spinster, 45 Drinkhouse Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: George Bromley, Sanitary Worker
    Bride's Father: Walter Johnson, Rubber Layer
    Witness: Margaret Rigby; Denis Ashcroft
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 36, Entry 72
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 2 Apr 1956 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
William Brian Wane - 26, Draughtsman, Bachelor, 112 Towngate, Eccleston
Maureen Whittle - 23, Clerk, Spinster, 5 Highfield Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Edward Wane, Deceased, Shoemaker
    Bride's Father: John Whittle, Deceased, Grocer
    Witness: Harry Norris; Maureen Whittle; Betsy A. Wane
    Married by Banns by: W. S. Mellor Officiating Minister
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 37, Entry 73
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 1 Sep 1956 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Thomas John Hocking - 22, Farmer, Bachelor, Wood Park, Idless Nr. Truro
Norah Margaret Wright - 24, Teacher, Spinster, Hey House Farm, Croston
    Groom's Father: John Hocking, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Nicholas Wright, Farmer
    Witness: Gwendoline Hocking; Nicholas Wright; Reginald Frank Burrows; Olive Wright
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 37, Entry 74
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 2 Mar 1957 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Derek Martindale - 25, Draughtsman, Bachelor, 32 Mill Lane, Coppall
Kathleen Ann Jackson - 23, Spinster, 49 Grape Lane, Croston
    Groom's Father: Walter Martindale, Miner
    Bride's Father: Thomas Jackson, Patrol Man
    Witness: Frank Martindale; Barbara Parry; Walter Martindale; Audrey Dalton; T. Jackson
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 38, Entry 75
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 2 Mar 1957 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
James Leigh - 19, Plumber, Bachelor, 48 Spring Gardens, Leyland
Anita Mary Dalton - 18, Weaver, Spinster, 5 Drinkhouse Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Harold Leigh, Ambulance Driver
    Bride's Father: Albert Dalton, Builder
    Witness: Brian Leigh; H. Gordon Leigh; Jeanne Abraham
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 38, Entry 76
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 8 Jun 1957 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Robert Sutton - 24, Civil Engineer, Bachelor, 23 Church Road, Tarleton
Margaret Cank - 20, Hair Dresser, Spinster, Oaklands, Moor Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Henry Sutton, Deceased, Haulage Contractor
    Bride's Father: James Tomlinson Cank, Poultry Dealer
    Witness: Alice Sutton; Keith Farrington; June Cank; James Tomlinson Cank
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector. John Fairhurst. Deacon
    Notes: [Brides fathers 2nd forename amended from Thomas]
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 39, Entry 77
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 28 Sep 1957 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Arthur Robinson - 43, Potato Merchant, Bachelor, Red Cottage, Ulnes Walton Lane, Leyland
Lillian Thompson - 29, Spinster, Marsh House Farm, Ulnes Walton Lane, Leyland
    Groom's Father: Richard Robinson, Deceased, Potato Merchant
    Bride's Father: Harry Thompson, Farmer
    Witness: Isabella Eddleston; Harry Thompson; Maurice Roocroft; Joyce Pennington
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 39, Entry 78
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 30 Sep 1957 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Colin Henry Stringfellow - 20, Miner, Bachelor, 317 Wood Lane, Heskin Nr. Chorley
Celia Edith Houghton Wright - 18, Confectioner, Spinster, 46 Town Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: William Stringfellow, Boiler Attendant
    Bride's Father: James Wright, Confectioner
    Witness: Peter Wright; William Stringfellow; Gwendoline Stringfellow; Bertha Wright
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 40, Entry 79
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 7 Dec 1957 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
John Garratt - 19, Apprentice Plumber, Bachelor, 24 Rawlinson Lane, Heath Charnock
Marjorie Alty - 19, Machinist, Spinster, 6 Pear Tree Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: John Garratt, Gardener
    Bride's Father: William Alty, Labourer
    Witness: Alice Helen Alty; John Garratt
    Married by Banns by: R. D. Bretherton ? Curate of Eccleston
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 40, Entry 80
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 8 Feb 1958 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
William Arthur Martland - 21, Market Gardener, Bachelor, 73 Drinkhouse Road, Croston
Patricia Mary Dalton - 20, Spinster, 67 Station Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: John Martland, Mechanic
    Bride's Father: John Dalton, Caterer
    Witness: Doris Margaret Martland; Lavinia Baker; Doris Dalton; John Desmond Williams
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 41, Entry 81
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 14 Jun 1958 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Henry Forshaw - 46, Engineer, Widower, 53 Station Road, Croston
Ada Margaret Cottam - 30, Typist, Spinster, 70 Town Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Edward Forshaw, Deceased, Boatman
    Bride's Father: Arthur Henry Parker Cottam, Clerk
    Witness: John Bowen; Olive Iddon; Arthur Parker Cottam
    Married by Banns by: J. Fairhurst Curate
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 41, Entry 82
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 21 Jun 1958 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Charles William Thompson - 28, Farm Worker, Bachelor, Dandy's Farm, Church Road, Tarleton
Brenda Wignall - 26, Weaver, Spinster, 15 Club Street, Croston
    Groom's Father: Charles Thompson, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Wignall, Machinist
    Witness: Arthur Jackson; Thomas Wignall; Rose Sutton; Ellen Wignall; William Wignall
    Married by Banns by: J. Fairhurst Curate
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 42, Entry 83
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 11 Oct 1958 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
David Moulding Norcross - 20, Electrician, Bachelor, Rivington House, Southport Road, Ulnes Walton
Florence Grace Higham - 19, Cotton Weaver, Spinster, 55 Station Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: William Norcross, Works Manager
    Bride's Father: John Higham, Train despatcher (M.O.S)
    Witness: John Pye; Audrey Jamieson; W. Norcross; John Desmond Higham; June Duckworth
    Married by Banns by: J. Fairhurst Curate
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 42, Entry 84
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 20 Dec 1958 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
John Christopher Barringer - 27, School Master, Bachelor, 14 Derwent Road, Lancaster
Kathleen Jean Smith - 32, Almoner, Spinster, Oak House, Croston
    Groom's Father: Maurice Barringer, Company Director
    Bride's Father: Thomas Smith, Deceased, Joiner
    Witness: Maurice Barringer; Margaret Hilda Smith
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 43, Entry 85
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 23 Mar 1959 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Robin Forrest - 28, Loom Overlooker, Bachelor, Briar's Lane, Lathom
Margaret Irene Trafford - 25, Weaver, Spinster, 30 Grape Lane, Croston
    Groom's Father: Matthew Gore, Retired
    Bride's Father: John Trafford, Labourer
    Witness: Ronald Postles; Marian Trafford; Annie Susan Forrest; George Forrest
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 43, Entry 86
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 30 Mar 1959 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Keith Fisher - 28, Local Government Officer, Bachelor, Summersdale, Moss House Lane, Much Hoole
Jean Sumner - 28, Teacher, Spinster, Castle Walk, Croston
    Groom's Father: William Ferguson Fisher, Local Government Officer
    Bride's Father: John Sumner, Deceased, Plate Layer
    Witness: William Sumner; Annie Rimmer; Dorothy Fisher; June Taylor; James Thomas
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector. J. Fairhurst Priest
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 44, Entry 87
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 6 Jun 1959 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Peter Edward Harrison - 20, Moulder, Bachelor, 24 Westgate, Leyland
Olive Mary Wright - 21, Confectioner, Spinster, The Homestead, Mawdesley
    Groom's Father: John Edward Harrison, Buyer
    Bride's Father: Nicholas Wright, Poultry Farmer
    Witness: John Richard Banister; Susanna Wright; A. M. Harrison
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector. J. Fairhurst. Curate
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 44, Entry 88
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 10 Oct 1959 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Warren Roy Websdell - 25, Surveyor, Bachelor, 193 Moor Rd. Croston
Linda Mary Howarth - 22, Dressmaker, Spinster, Ridley House, Ridley Lane, Croston
    Groom's Father: Simon Websdell, Shop Assistant
    Bride's Father: Ernest Howarth, Deceased, Farmer
    Witness: Marion Hough; James Howarth; Margaret Mary Williams; Simon Websdell; Ellen Howarth
    Witness: J. Hough
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 45, Entry 89
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 7 Nov 1959 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Geoffrey William James Goulding - 21, Labourer, Bachelor, 10 Wigan Lane, Coppull
Kathleen Ellison - 20, Weaver, Spinster, 17 Club Street, Croston
    Groom's Father: James Goulding, Miner
    Bride's Father: Clarence Norman Victor Ellison, Salesman
    Witness: Alice Ollerton Ellison; Clarence Ellison; Elizabeth Goulding; James Goulding
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 45, Entry 90
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 5 Dec 1959 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Kenneth William Hardwick - 20, Labourer, Bachelor, 24 Market Place, Longridge
Mary Almond - 18, Weaver, Spinster, 82 Westhead Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: William Hardwick, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Arthur Almond, Stoker
    Witness: Arthur Almond; William Hardwick
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 46, Entry 91
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 2 Jan 1960 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
William George Norris - 23, Lorry Driver, Bachelor, Rhodean House, Rhodean Road, Leyland
Marjorie Forshaw - 19, Prescription Pricer, Spinster, 109 Station Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: William Clifton Norris, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Hugh Forshaw, Lorry Driver
    Witness: Hugh Forshaw; William Clifton Norris; Robert Lincoln Norris
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 46, Entry 92
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 6 Feb 1960 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Charles Leslie Mitchell - 23, Instrument Mechanic, Bachelor, St. Sever, Station Road, Croston
Kathleen Ann Norris - 20, Weaver, Spinster, 38 Westhead Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: John Mitchell, Varnish Maker
    Bride's Father: John Norris, Farmer
    Witness: Margaret Jean Hesketh; Frederick Mitchell; John Mitchell; John Desmond Norris
    Witness: J. Brian Wright
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 47, Entry 93
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 27 Feb 1960 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
James Keith Farrington - 25, Joiner, Bachelor, Lorrington Mount, Coe Lane, Tarleton
Kathleen Whittle - 23, Weaver, Spinster, 8 Church St. Croston
    Groom's Father: James Banister Farrington, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Whittle, Brickmaker
    Witness: Thomas Whittle; Kay Bolshaw; Lois Farrington; Margaret Whittle
    Married by Banns by: J. Fairhurst Curate
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 47, Entry 94
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 18 Apr 1960 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Norman Pickles - 23, Market Gardener, Bachelor, Victoria Place, Ulnes Walton Nr. Leyland
Marian Trafford - 25, Weaver, Spinster, 30 Grape Lane, Croston
    Groom's Father: Percy Pickles, Market Gardener
    Bride's Father: John Trafford, Weft Carrier
    Witness: William George Norris; H. G. Trafford; Percy Pickles; John Trafford
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 48, Entry 95
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 18 Apr 1960 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
Eric Geary - 22, Market Gardener, Bachelor, 7 Leadale Green, Leyland
Pamela Wright - 20, Confectioner, Spinster, 41 Town Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: Wellington Geary, Foundry Man
    Bride's Father: James Wright, Confectioner
    Witness: Raymond Geary; Wellington Geary; James Wright
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 48, Entry 96
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 18 Apr 1960 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
David Dalton - 20, Farm Worker, Bachelor, Arrandale, Southport Road, Ulnes Walton
Joyce Christine Mason - 19, Children's Nurse, Spinster, Pear Tree Farm, Leyland Lane, Ulnes Walton
    Groom's Father: Joseph Dalton, Lorry Driver
    Bride's Father: John Edward Mason, Teacher
    Witness: Joseph Dalton; Keith Dalton; John Edward Mason
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 49, Entry 97
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 23 Apr 1960 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
William Gladwyn Morgan - 28, Maintenance Engineer, Widower, 57 Tram Street, Platt Bridge Nr. Wigan
Phyllis Eleanor Moon - 23, Typist, Spinster, 15 Town Road, Croston
    Groom's Father: William Morgan, Deceased, Engineer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Moon, Clerk
    Witness: Thomas Moon; Winifred Moon; Thomas Sixsmith; Jane Sixsmith
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Notes: [Grooms father amended from Thomas Sixsmith Morgan. Asphalter]
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 49, Entry 98
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 27 Apr 1960 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
John James Dickinson - 23, Farmer, Bachelor, Sills Farm, Bispham Nr. Ormskirk
Kathleen Forrest - 20, Dairy Farmer, Spinster, Midge Hall Farm, Croston
    Groom's Father: John James Dickinson, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Peter Guy Forrest, Farmer
    Witness: Alan Chadwick; P. G. Forrest; Irene Ashton; John J. Dickinson
    Married by Banns by: John Whittaker Vicar of Rufford
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 50, Entry 99
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
 
Marriage: 28 May 1960 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancs.
William Richard Kay - 23, Butcher, Bachelor, Blythewood, Southport Road, Ulnes Walton
Margaret Rose Rizzotti - 20, Civil Servant, Spinster, 38 Club St. Croston
    Groom's Father: Jacob Kay, Butcher
    Bride's Father: Angelo Rizzotti, Paint Sprayer
    Witness: Mavis Dickinson; Joan Martland; Angelo Rizzotti; Brian Jukes
    Married by Banns by: R. A. Rawstorne Rector
    Notes: [brides and her fathers surname amended from Rizotti]
    Register: Marriages 1948-1960, Page 50, Entry 100
    Source: Original Register at Lancashire Archives
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