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Marriages at St James
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Marriages recorded in the Register for 1940 - 1946

Marriage: 9 Nov 1940 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
John Aldred - 52, Stripper & Grinder, Widower, 11 Iris Avenue, Farnworth
Ellen Aldred - 39, Home Duties, Spinster, 129 Bolton Rd. Kearsley
    Groom's Father: Thomas Aldred, Decd., Labourer
    Bride's Father: Abraham Aldred, Watchman
    Witness: Stanley Aldred; Edith Hodgkiss
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 1, Entry 1
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 16 Nov 1940 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Leonard Elisha Lees - 26, Motor Fitter, Bachelor, 41 Nelson St. Hyde, Cheshire
Elizabeth Ellen Urmston - 25, Warper, Spinster, 77 Plodder Lane, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: William Lees, Decd., Shoe Maker
    Bride's Father: Robert Harold Urmston, Warehouseman
    Witness: Arthur Noel Smith; Alice Horridge Worthington
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 1, Entry 2
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 7 Dec 1940 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
James Pomfret - 26, On Active Service, Air Force, Bachelor, 56 Lavender Rd. Farnworth
Margaret Hilton - 21, Warehouse Hand, Spinster, 56 Lavender Rd. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Fred Pomfret, Collier
    Bride's Father: James Hilton, Collier
    Witness: Owen Thomas Jones; Gertrude Hilton
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 2, Entry 3
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 18 Dec 1940 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Walter Farnworth - 38, Collier, Widower, 17A Bradford Rd. Farnworth
Lily Smalley - 41, Weaver, Widow, 3 Lobelia Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Henry Farnworth, Decd., Collier
    Bride's Father: William Thomas Allen, Decd., Mill Overlooker
    Witness: Frank Allen; Margaret Alice Rudd
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 2, Entry 4
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 21 Dec 1940 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Fred Barton Weall - 54, Card Room Hand, Widower, 89 Bull Lane, Bolton
Jane Slater - 46, Battery Assembler, Spinster, 44 Barton Rd. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: William Henry Weall, Decd., Green Keeper
    Bride's Father: George Slater, Decd., Collier
    Witness: William Barlow Davies; Jane Mort
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 3, Entry 5
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 21 Dec 1940 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Joseph Warburton - 26, Haulage Hand, Widower, 19 Bradford Rd. Farnworth
Annie Benyon - 26, Frame Tenter, Spinster, 100 St. James St. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: James Warburton, Decd., Collier
    Bride's Father: David Benyon, Road Sweeper
    Witness: George Benyon; Mary Elizabeth Jones
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 3, Entry 6
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 25 Dec 1940 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Harry Tector - 40, On Active Service, Bachelor, Fulford Barracks, York
Sarah Ratcliffe - 27, Seamstress, Widow, 90 Ramsay Avenue, Farnworth
    Bride's Father: William Hayles, Decd., Labourer
    Witness: Samuel Devonport; Lily Collings
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 4, Entry 7
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 28 Dec 1940 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
William Christie - 20, Collier's Drawer, Bachelor, 47 Hillside Avenue, Farnworth
Freda Alice Higson - 18, Cotton Operative, Spinster, 92 Moorside Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: John Christie, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Higson, Decd., Plate Layer
    Witness: Harry Worthington; Gladys Worthington
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 4, Entry 8
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 8 Jan 1941 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Cyril Leighton - 23, Engineer, Bachelor, 5 Elton Avenue, Farnworth
Fanny Davies - 24, Shop Assistant, Spinster, 103 St. James St. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: James Edward Leighton, Decd., Insurance Collector
    Bride's Father: David Davies, Decd., Insurance Collector
    Witness: M. Leighton; C. M. Darlington
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 5, Entry 9
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 25 Jan 1941 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
William Edward Wolstenholme - 25, Plate Layer, Bachelor, 11 Longcauseway, Farnworth
Emily Walsh - 20, Machinist, Spinster, 52 St. James St. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: John Wolstenholme, Colliery Hand
    Bride's Father: John Walsh, Decd., Colliery Fireman
    Witness: Gordon Baxter; Nellie Wolstenholme
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 5, Entry 10
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 8 Feb 1941 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Norman Mutton - 26, Soldier, Bachelor, 4 Orchard St. Kearsley
Eva Stones - 20, Machinist, Spinster, 129 St. James St. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: John Mutton, Decd., Collier
    Bride's Father: John Stones, Soldier
    Witness: Robert Stones; Ethel Hobson
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 6, Entry 11
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 15 Feb 1941 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Fred Wright - 25, Time Study Expert, Bachelor, 140 Highfield Rd. Farnworth
Emily Berry - 24, Tailor's Finisher, Spinster, 81 North Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Fred Wright, Horizontal Borer
    Bride's Father: Arthur Hughes Berry, Cotton Spinner
    Witness: Thomas Berry; Edith Shufflebottom
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 6, Entry 12
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 27 Feb 1941 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Luke Brooks - 34, Warehouseman, Bachelor, 115 Primrose St. Kearsley
Beatrice Spanswick - 29, Winder, Spinster, 12 Macdonald Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Luke Brooks, Decd., Collier
    Bride's Father: Arthur Spanswick, Cotton Operative
    Witness: James Brooks; Annie Burke
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 7, Entry 13
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 22 Mar 1941 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
William Reynolds - 41, Miner, Widower, 6 Tudor Avenue, Farnworth
Vera Aldred - 22, Battery Inspector, Spinster, 11 Higher St. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Benjamin Reynolds, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Joseph Aldred, Miner
    Witness: William Robert Ogden; Elizabeth Ogden
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 7, Entry 14
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 12 Apr 1941 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Harry Dumbarton - 20, Haulage Hand, Bachelor, 59 Greenfold Avenue, Farnworth
Mary Wrench - 19, Frame Tenter, Spinster, 5 Pansy Rd. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Thomas Henry Dumbarton, Spinner
    Bride's Father: Peter Wrench, Decd., Collier
    Witness: Frederick Wrench; Annie McEwen
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 8, Entry 15
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 12 Apr 1941 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
James Wood - 22, Railway Porter, Bachelor, 3 Cedar Grove, Farnworth
Emily Crompton - 27, Domestic Servant, Spinster, 11 Hawthorne Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Harold Wood, Railway Signalman
    Bride's Father: Charles Anders Crompton, Iron Dresser
    Witness: Harold Greenwood Barker; Annie Crompton
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 8, Entry 16
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 12 Apr 1941 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Harry Rice - 24, Presser, Bachelor, 23 Old Lane, Little Hulton
Edna Griffin - 23, Confectioner, Spinster, 75 North Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: William Edward Rice, Decd., Coke Worker
    Bride's Father: Walter Griffin, Water Softener
    Witness: Frank Percival Young; Elsie Barwise
    Married by Banns by: Thos. Bannian, St. George's Farnworth
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 9, Entry 17
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 14 Apr 1941 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Stanley Walker - 29, Joiner's Labourer, Bachelor, 56 Balmoral Rd. Farnworth
Alice Ann Durkin - 26, Roller Coverer, Spinster, 70 Albert Rd. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: John Walker, Decd., Painter
    Bride's Father: Henry Durkin, Decd., Fitter
    Witness: Frank Walker; Vera Marsden
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 9, Entry 18
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 26 Apr 1941 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
William Frederick Wheeler - 27, Sergeant, R.A.F., Bachelor, R.A.F. Hospital Kirkham
Lucy Jane Jubb - 24, Weaver, Spinster, 103 Moorside Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Thomas Joseph Wheeler, Decd., Seaman, R.N.
    Bride's Father: Percy Jubb, Farm Labourer
    Witness: Leroy Jubb; Joan Fido
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 10, Entry 19
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 10 May 1941 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
George Herbert Slater - 26, Cotton Yarn Stover, Bachelor, 102 St. James St. Farnworth
Alice Lord - 23, Cardroom Operative, Spinster, 129 Cawdor St. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Benjamin Slater, Decd., Tinsmith
    Bride's Father: Wilfred Lord, Decd., Collier
    Witness: John Holgate; Annie Lord
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 10, Entry 20
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 17 May 1941 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
John William Hollows - 41, Builder's Labourer, Widower, 97 Plodder Lane, Farnworth
Mary Teresa Turner - 34, Winder, Spinster, 17 Swan St. Bolton
    Groom's Father: Thomas Hollows, Retired Coke Burner
    Bride's Father: William Turner, Decd.
    Witness: James Aspinall; Dorothy K. Fletcher
    Married by Licence by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 11, Entry 21
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 31 May 1941 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Ben Fairclough - 29, Corporal R.A.F., Bachelor, 4 Stewart Avenue, Farnworth
Emma Arthur - 29, Frame Tenter, Spinster, 2 Hardie Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Benjamin Fairclough, Decd., Collier
    Bride's Father: Edward Humphrey Arthur, Loom Sweeper
    Witness: Ernest Edge; Edith Almond
    Married by Licence by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 11, Entry 22
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 31 May 1941 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
David Sykes - 21, Soldier, Bachelor, 97 Bradford Rd. Farnworth
Sarah Maud Evans - 20, Machinist, Spinster, 97 Bradford Rd. Farnworth
    Bride's Father: Levi Evans, Labourer
    Witness: Alfred Shawcross; May Evans
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 12, Entry 23
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 7 Jun 1941 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Ronald Jackson - 26, Police Constable, Bachelor, 55 North Avenue, Farnworth
Parthenia Mary Schofield - 20, Spinster, 55 North Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: John Busby Jackson, Salesman
    Bride's Father: John William Schofield, Police Sergeant
    Witness: John Allen; Olive Gregory
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 12, Entry 24
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 21 Jun 1941 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Albert Samuel Royse - 26, Cost Accountant, Bachelor, 241 Deane Church Lane, Deane, Bolton
Sheila Margaret Macpherson - 24, Bus Conductress, Spinster, 112 Highfield Rd. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Albert Royse, Auxiliary Fireman
    Bride's Father: Alexander Macpherson, Decd., Commercial Traveller
    Witness: Arthur Bates Royse; Eileen Lois Macpherson
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 13, Entry 25
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 21 Jun 1941 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Joseph Lawton - 36, Steel Fixer, Bachelor, 4 Birkdale Grove, Swinton
Ivy Lindley - 21, Frame Tenter, Spinster, 207 Piggott St. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: William Lawton, Decd., Collier
    Bride's Father: William Lindley, Decd., Colliery Surface Hand
    Witness: Clifford Lawton; Alice Lindley
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 13, Entry 26
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 21 Jun 1941 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Henry Joseph Goddard - 23, Collier, Bachelor, 13 Barncroft Rd. Farnworth
Annie Evelyn Birtles - 20, Machinist, Spinster, 41 St. James St. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Henry Goddard, Collier
    Bride's Father: John Birtles, Collier
    Witness: Harry Holland; Alice Birtles
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 14, Entry 27
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 21 Jun 1941 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
James Kenwright - 31, Labourer, Bachelor, 72 Greenfold Avenue, Farnworth
Dorothy Gertrude Button - 26, Battery Maker, Spinster, 67 Plodder Lane, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: William Kenwright, Collier
    Bride's Father: Thomas Button, Decd., Watch Maker
    Witness: John Young; Edith Kenwright
    Married by Banns by: A. Roy H. Greaves, Asst. Curate
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 14, Entry 28
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 21 Jun 1941 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
James Lindley Moores - 33, Labourer, Bachelor, 12 Piggott St. Farnworth
Alice Large - 23, Box Tenter, Spinster, 40 Leinster St. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: George Moores, Decd., Stripper & Grinder
    Bride's Father: James Large, Decd., Collier
    Witness: Fred Nuttall; Bernice Williams
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 15, Entry 29
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 28 Jun 1941 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Charles Myles Jackson - 33, Crane Slinger, Bachelor, 68 Plodder Lane, Farnworth
Ethel Mort - 25, Weaver, Spinster, 39 Pansy Rd. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Charles Jackson, Decd., Chauffeur
    Bride's Father: William Mort, Collier
    Witness: James Jackson; Florence Mort
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 15, Entry 30
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 28 Jun 1941 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Cecil Turner - 24, On Active Service, Bachelor, 6 Chilham St. Morris Green, Bolton
Margaret Heaher - 20, Machinist, Spinster, 15 Tulip Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Thomas Turner, Collier
    Bride's Father: James Heaher, Labourer
    Witness: Stanley Turner; Nora Feris
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 16, Entry 31
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 28 Jun 1941 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Tom Wolstenholme - 22, Lance Sergeant, R.A., Bachelor, 14 Glass St. Farnworth
Vera Parkinson - 23, Bookkeeper, Spinster, 56 Highfield Rd. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Thomas Wolstenholme, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Wilfred Parkinson, Check Weighman
    Witness: Jack Parkinson; Lilian Wolstenholme
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 16, Entry 32
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 28 Jun 1941 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Joseph Berry - 24, Collier, Bachelor, 5A Harper Green Rd. Farnworth
Florence Lightbown - 21, Home Duties, Spinster, 42 Elsie St. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: George Harold Berry, Collier
    Bride's Father: Stanley Lightbown, Cotton Spinner
    Witness: Fred Berry; Renee Lightbown
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 17, Entry 33
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 5 Jul 1941 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
William Goacher Spedding - 26, On Active Service, Bachelor, 62 Harrowby St. Farnworth
Dora Ogden - 24, Shop Assistant, Spinster, 12 Stewart Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: William Goacher Spedding, Cabinet Maker
    Bride's Father: Thomas Ogden, Blacksmith
    Witness: Eli Barlow; Irene Ogden
    Married by Licence by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 17, Entry 34
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 21 Jul 1941 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Frank Leather - 27, Sergeant, R.A.F., Bachelor, 24 Bolton Road, Atherton
Dorothy May Bolland Loynd - 29, Shop Assistant, Spinster, 109 St. James Street, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Frank Leather, Collier
    Bride's Father: George Frederick Loynd, Licensee
    Witness: Henry Lewis; Joyce Mary Loynd
    Married by Banns by: David H. Pugh, Vicar of Blackrod
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 18, Entry 35
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 16 Aug 1941 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
William Whatton - 24, Police Constable, Bachelor, County Police Office, Trafford Park
Nora Hardman - 21, Shop Assistant, Spinster, 49 St. Germain St. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: William Whatton, Collier
    Bride's Father: Stephen Hardman, Labourer
    Witness: George Whatton; Emily Dawson
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 18, Entry 36
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 16 Aug 1941 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
John Withnell Gent - 36, Electrician, Widower, 18 Laburnum Rd. Farnworth
Alice Stanley - 29, Spinster, Highfield Hall Farm, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: James Gent, Decd., Loom Overlooker
    Bride's Father: John Stanley, Farmer
    Witness: John Stanley; Bessie Jackson
    Married by Licence by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 19, Entry 37
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 23 Aug 1941 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Norman Jones - 19, Collier, Bachelor, 13 Ramsay Avenue, Farnworth
Margaret Traynor - 19, Cardroom Operative, Spinster, 79 Highfield Rd. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Thomas Jones, Collier
    Bride's Father: John Traynor, Colliery Surface Hand
    Witness: James Lord; Gladys Lord
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 19, Entry 38
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 30 Aug 1941 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Jack Jones - 20, Haulage Hand, Bachelor, 6 Bradshaw St. Farnworth
Mary Hibbert - 20, Frame Tenter, Spinster, 64 Gorton St. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: William Rudd Jones, Haulage Hand
    Bride's Father: John Hibbert, Builder's Labourer
    Witness: Ernest Wolfendale; Doris Hibbert
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 20, Entry 39
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 30 Aug 1941 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Reginald Bromilow - 35, Labourer, Bachelor, 5 Wynne St. Halliwell, Bolton
Annie Jones - 21, Munition Worker, Spinster, 37 Lavender Rd. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Thomas Bromilow, Decd., Storekeeper
    Bride's Father: William Williamson Jones, Engine Driver
    Witness: Frank Ingham; Bertha Ramsden
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 20, Entry 40
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 6 Sep 1941 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
William Marginson - 18, Aircraftman, R.A.F., Bachelor, 13 Parkfield Avenue, Farnworth
Ethel Price - 21, Munition Worker, Spinster, Arthur's Avenue, Little Hulton
    Groom's Father: Thomas Marginson, Colliery Surface Hand
    Bride's Father: Herbert William Price, Collier
    Witness: William Haslam; Edith Price
    Married by Banns by: A. Roy H. Greaves, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 21, Entry 41
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 20 Sep 1941 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
George Alfred Banfield - 20, Creaser & Lapper, Bachelor, 11 St. Kilda Avenue, Kearsley
Annis Parkinson - 21, Sorter, Spinster, 56 Highfield Rd. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Arthur Banfield, Waxer
    Bride's Father: Wilfred Parkinson, Check Weighman
    Witness: Jack Parkinson; Vera Wolstenholme
    Married by Licence by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 21, Entry 42
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 18 Oct 1941 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Joseph Alfred Molyneux - 29, Motor Driver, Bachelor, Junction Hotel, Lostock
Florence Riley - 20, Shop Assistant, Spinster, 164 Plodder Lane, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Joseph Molyneux, Licensee
    Bride's Father: James Riley, Munition Worker
    Witness: Tom Elgar Molyneux; Elsie Meeson
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 22, Entry 43
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 18 Oct 1941 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
James Arthur - 20, Plumber, Bachelor, 86 Worsley Rd. Farnworth
Elsie Bleakley - 19, Machinist, Spinster, 60 Barton Rd. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Charles Edward Arthur, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Joseph Bleakley, Decd., Labourer
    Witness: Maurice Thorpe; Lily Thorpe
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 22, Entry 44
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 1 Nov 1941 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Frank Rule - 20, Aircraftman, R.A.F., Bachelor, 3 Cemetery Rd. Kearsley
Annie Rowland - 17, Machinist, Spinster, 177 Buckley Lane, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: James Rule, Munition Worker
    Bride's Father: Alfred Rowland, Decd.
    Witness: James Rule; Alice Birtles
    Married by Licence by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 23, Entry 45
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 29 Nov 1941 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Albert Bradley - 24, Trooper Northamptonshire Yeomanry, Bachelor, 4 Edale Rd. Farnworth
Emily Walsh - 22, Frame Tenter, Spinster, 52 Worsley Rd. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Henry Bradley, Miller
    Bride's Father: James Walsh, Engineer
    Witness: William T. Bayliss; Alice Walsh
    Married by Licence by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 23, Entry 46
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 13 Dec 1941 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
William Percival Morris - Full, Able Seaman, Bachelor, 44 Corson Street, Great Lever
Hilda Hazleton - Full, Silk Hank Winder, Spinster, 26 Macdonald Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Thomas Morris, Munition Worker
    Bride's Father: Henry Hazleton, Decd., Collier
    Witness: Henry Hazleton; Betty Martin
    Married by Licence by: A. Roy H. Greaves, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 24, Entry 47
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 20 Dec 1941 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Arthur Welsby - 21, Haulage Hand, Bachelor, 5 Pansy Road, Farnworth
Alice Hughes - 21, Card Tenter, Spinster, 3 Pansy Road, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Henry Welsby, Plate Layer
    Bride's Father: Joseph Hughes, Collier
    Witness: Harry Hughes; Clara Welsby
    Married by Banns by: A. Roy H. Greaves, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 24, Entry 48
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 20 Dec 1941 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
John Parker - 22, Machine Tool Turner, Bachelor, 2 Verbena Ave, Farnworth
Agnes Edge - 22, Leather Worker, Spinster, 1 Grange Rd. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Albert Parker, Collier
    Bride's Father: Joseph William Edge, Railway Shunter
    Witness: Frederick William Edge; Annie Parker
    Married by Banns by: ? Bauman, Curate in Charge, St. George Farnworth
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 25, Entry 49
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 31 Dec 1941 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Leonard Curry - 29, Aircraftman, R.A.F., Bachelor, 30 White Hill, Hitchin, Herts.
Margaret Frances Hughes - 21, Nurse, Spinster, 31 Central Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: William Curry, Joiner
    Bride's Father: William Anderson Hughes, Male Nurse
    Witness: Alec Bernard Curry; Mary Hughes
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 25, Entry 50
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 3 Jan 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Sydney Buckley - 25, Civil Armourer, Bachelor, 32 Morris Green Lane, Bolton
Joyce Roberts - 20, Stenographer, Spinster, 9 Kingsland Rd. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: John Buckley, Decd., Insurance Agent
    Witness: George Riddin Binks; Eirlus Hafrinia Davies
    Married by Licence by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 26, Entry 51
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 10 Jan 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Stephen Pitchford - 23, Jobber, Bachelor, 12 Gorton St. Farnworth
Edna Stott - 22, Bobbin Winder, Spinster, 14 Piggott St. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Stephen Pitchford, Miner
    Witness: Robert Pitchford; Blanche Haslingden
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 26, Entry 52
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 20 Jan 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Harold Clemson - 23, On Active Service, Bachelor, 62 Gorton Street, Farnworth
Annie Ealse - 21, Munition Worker, Spinster, 21 Tudor Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: John Clemson, Decd., Weaver
    Bride's Father: Thomas Ealse, Collier
    Witness: Samuel Warhurst; Doris Ealse
    Married by Banns by: A. Roy H. Greaves, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 27, Entry 53
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 24 Jan 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Frank Warburton - 25, Fitter, Bachelor, 5 Marsland Grove, Smithills, Bolton
Edith Morris - 24, Clerk?, Spinster, 11 George Street, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Fred Warburton, Decd., Traveller
    Bride's Father: Henry Morris, Collier
    Witness: Albert Morris; Alice Warburton
    Married by Banns by: A. Roy H. Greaves, Curate
    Notes: Image very blurry'
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 27, Entry 54
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 24 Jan 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Herbert Holehouse - 39, Engineer, Bachelor, 177 Plodder Lane, Farnworth
Ethel Baker - 34, Labour Supervisor, Spinster, 337 Plodder Lane, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: James Arthur Holehouse, Joiner
    Bride's Father: Harold Baker, Actor
    Witness: Wilfrid Nuttall Fielding; Nellie Holehouse
    Married by Banns by: A. Roy H. Greaves, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 28, Entry 55
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 28 Jan 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
James Taylor Marsh - 21, India Rubber Vulcanizer, Bachelor, 45 Victory Rd. Little Lever
Gladys Wolstencroft - 20, Home Duties, Spinster, 76 Highfield Rd. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Richard Stanley Marsh, Electrician's Labourer
    Bride's Father: William Johnson Wolstencroft, Decd., Butcher
    Witness: Frederick Howarth; Marjorie Wolstencroft
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 28, Entry 56
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 31 Jan 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Alexander Cooke - 21, Miner, Bachelor, 327 Manchester Rd. East, Little Hulton
Ida Spencer - 20, Weaver, Spinster, 59 Ramsay Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: James Cooke, Labourer
    Bride's Father: William Spencer, Miner
    Witness: Stanley Cooke; Doris Spencer
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 29, Entry 57
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 14 Feb 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
William Dwyer - 32, Presser, Bachelor, 24 Kent Street, Farnworth
Sarah Cunningham - 23, Clerk, Spinster, 97 Moorside Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Andrew Dwyer, Haulage Contractor
    Bride's Father: Thomas Cunningham, Decd., Coal ?
    Witness: John Dwyer; Eva Cunningham
    Married by Banns by: A. Roy H. Greaves, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 29, Entry 58
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 27 Feb 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Raymond Topping - 20, Aircraftman, R.A.F., Bachelor, 62 Primrose St. Kearsley
May Lawton Shaw - 18, Machinist, Spinster, 6 Central Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Squire Topping, Collier
    Bride's Father: Robert Shaw, Butcher
    Witness: Harry Topping; Edith Lawton
    Married by Licence by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 30, Entry 59
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 7 Mar 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
John Burton - 28, Pipe Fitter, Bachelor, 28 Daisy Avenue, Farnworth
Edith Thornley - 28, Frame Tenter, Spinster, 24 Glenmore Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: George Burton, Decd., Dyer
    Bride's Father: David Thornley, Joiner's Labourer
    Witness: Ronald Thornley; Doris Burton
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 30, Entry 60
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 12 Mar 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Stanley Aldred - 24, Bricklayer, Bachelor, 11 Iris Avenue, Farnworth
Annie Ashcroft - 21, Paper Slitter, Spinster, 11 Duke St. Radcliffe
    Groom's Father: John Aldred, Stripper & Grinder
    Bride's Father: George Ashcroft, Labourer
    Witness: Vincent Granville Dewhurst; Marjorie Ashcroft
    Married by Licence by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 31, Entry 61
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 14 Mar 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Robert Crowther - 20, Aircraftsman, Bachelor, 402 Manchester Rd. Walkden
Sarah Ellen Tonge - 20, Machinist, Spinster, 41 Lobelia Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: James Crowther, Retired Collier
    Bride's Father: Henry Tonge, Decd., Surface Colliery Hand
    Witness: James Tonge; Alice French?
    Married by Licence by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 31, Entry 62
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 28 Mar 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Roy Westwell - 21, Aircraftsman, Bachelor, 63 Daffodil Rd. Farnworth
Emily Dawson - 20, Laboratory Assistant, Spinster, 184 Darwen Rd. Bromley Cross
    Groom's Father: James Westwell, Spinner
    Bride's Father: Joseph Dawson, Brewer's Labourer
    Witness: Frank James Westwell; Ethel Winifred Westwell
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 32, Entry 63
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 4 Apr 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Henry Joseph Holker - 29, Collier, Bachelor, 4 Macdonald Avenue, Farnworth
Linda Kirk - 20, Munition Worker, Spinster, 84 St. James St. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: James Holker, A.R.P. Worker
    Bride's Father: James Kirk, Packer
    Witness: Samuel Williams; Ida Kirk
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 32, Entry 64
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 4 Apr 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Richard Wilfred Cropper - 51, Grocer, Widower, 7 Briarfield Rd. Farnworth
Elizabeth Crompton - 42, Home Duties, Spinster, 12 Mossfield Rd. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Richard Cropper, Cotton Operative
    Bride's Father: John Crompton, Licensee
    Witness: James Watson Boulton; Edith Smalley
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 33, Entry 65
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 4 Apr 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Cecil Frederick Arnold Allan - 52, Clerk, Widower, 23 Macdonald Avenue, Farnworth
Esther Kealey - 32, Munition Worker, Spinster, 139 Darley St. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: William Allan, Decd., School Master
    Bride's Father: Hubert Kealey, Bricklayer
    Witness: George Potter; Margaret Healey
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 33, Entry 66
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 4 Apr 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
William Roscoe - 26, Quantity Surveyor, Bachelor, 414 Manchester Rd. East, Little Hulton
Nellie Farnworth - 29, Shorthand Typist, Spinster, Highfield Cottages, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Thomas Roscoe, Collier
    Bride's Father: Samuel Farnworth, Decd., Collier
    Witness: Samuel Longworth; Ethel Collinge
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 34, Entry 67
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 4 Apr 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Verdun Waring - 26, Fitter, Bachelor, 3 Smith St. Little Hulton
Marian Haydock - 18, Winder, Spinster, 58 Firwood Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Thomas Waring, Decd., Labourer
    Witness: J. Wolfendale; Edith Haydock
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 34, Entry 68
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 8 Apr 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
William Hodgkiss - 39, Engineer, Bachelor, 142 Buckley Lane, Farnworth
Jane Brooks - 34, Home Duties, Spinster, Vulcan Hotel, 94 Worsley Rd. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: William Hodgkiss, Decd., Miner
    Bride's Father: Joseph Reynolds Brooks, Decd., Licensee
    Witness: Joseph Brooks; Elizabeth Eckersley
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 35, Entry 69
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 29 Apr 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
William Bowers - 22, Able Seaman, Bachelor, 30 Firwood Avenue, Farnworth
Lily Owen - 20, Machinist, Spinster, 57 Hillside Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Samuel Bowers, Collier
    Bride's Father: James Alfred Owen, Retired Collier
    Witness: Samuel Bowers; Alice Owen
    Married by Licence by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 35, Entry 70
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 2 May 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Henry Moores - 24, Male Nurse, R.A.M.C., Bachelor, 16 Pansy Rd. Farnworth
Ida Stoneley - 21, Munition Worker, Spinster, 45 Parkfield Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: John Patrick Moores, Decd., Collier
    Bride's Father: Samuel Stoneley, Labourer
    Witness: Edward Yates; Lily Green
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 36, Entry 71
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 23 May 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Tom Watson - 24 Yrs., Soldier, Bachelor, 39 Ainsworth Rd. Radcliffe
Margaret Doreen Lee - 21 Yrs., Clerk, Spinster, 3 Briarfield Rd. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Thomas Watson, Engineer
    Bride's Father: Albert Lee, Traveller
    Witness: Thomas Markendale?; Honora Lee
    Married by Banns by: S. Billingham, Officiatory Minister
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 36, Entry 72
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 23 May 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Robert Speakman - 28, Sample Printer, Bachelor, 38 Carmel Crescent, Tonge Moor, Bolton
Zena Speakman - 25, Munition Worker, Spinster, 21a Bradford Rd. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Solomon Speakman, Decd., Engineer
    Bride's Father: Harry Speakman, Engineer
    Witness: Leslie Speakman; Carole Stafford
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 37, Entry 73
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 30 May 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Joseph John Birmingham - 22, Haulage Hand, Bachelor, 8 Kent St. Farnworth
Alice Owen - 22, Battery Assembler, Spinster, 59 Hillside Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: John William Birmingham, Labourer
    Bride's Father: James Alfred Owen, Retired Miner
    Witness: J. Barnes; Lily Bowers
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 37, Entry 74
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 6 Jun 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
George Stephenson - 20, Aircraft Machinist, Bachelor, 64 Viking Street, Great Lever
Elsie Mason - 21, Frame Tenter, Spinster, 35 Lupin Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: James Stephenson, Railway Linesman
    Bride's Father: Frederick William Mason, Collier
    Witness: Fred Meeson; Lily Worrall
    Married by Banns by: A. Roy H. Greaves, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 38, Entry 75
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 20 Jun 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Ronald Kay - 20, Miner, Bachelor, 14 Malvern Grove, Walkden
Joyce Beasley - 18, Canteen Assistant, Spinster, 21 Ramsay Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: John Kay, Decd., Collier
    Bride's Father: Joseph Beasley, Motor Driver
    Witness: Frederick Kay; Phyllis Johnson
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 38, Entry 76
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 27 Jun 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Ernest Dearlove - 25, Skipmaker, Bachelor, 37 Leonard St. Bolton
Maggie Byron - 27, Weaver, Spinster, 5 Violet Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: William Dearlove, Decd., Skipmaker
    Bride's Father: Arthur Byron, Decd., Collier
    Witness: John Bailey; Muriel Dearlove
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 39, Entry 77
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 27 Jun 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Thomas Haslam - 24, Shot Firer, Bachelor, 5 Macdonald Avenue, Farnworth
Alice May Staton - 21, Munition Worker, Spinster, 11 Tudor Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Thomas Haslam, Munition Worker
    Bride's Father: Thomas Staton, Miner
    Witness: Joseph Haslam; Lynda Booth
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 39, Entry 78
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 27 Jun 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Albert Rawlinson - 20, Aircraft Assembly Fitter, Bachelor, 18 Oakes St. Kearsley
Gladys Johnson - 21, Laundry Hand, Spinster, 22 Tudor Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Albert Edward Rawlinson, Grinder
    Bride's Father: George Johnson, Packer
    Witness: William Kay; Edith Johnson
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 40, Entry 79
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 4 Jul 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Joseph Bennett - 37, Clay Worker, Bachelor, 291 Manchester Rd. Tyldesley
Betsy Ealse - 35, Ring Spinner, Spinster, 17 Ramsay Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Joseph Bennett, Retired Miner
    Bride's Father: Stephen James Ealse, Decd., Miner
    Witness: John Langford; Maggie Barlow
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 40, Entry 80
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 4 Jul 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
George Dobson Lees - 30, Bricklayer, Bachelor, 173 Egerton St. Farnworth
Doris Charlton - 24, Munition Worker, Spinster, 139 St. James St. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: John Henry Lees, Decd., Sheet Metal Worker
    Bride's Father: Albert Charlton, Labourer
    Witness: Jessie Cooke; Amy Bell Charlton
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 41, Entry 81
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 11 Jul 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
William Booth - 22, Soldier, Bachelor, 85 St. Germain St. Farnworth
Mary Darlington - 22, Telephonist, Spinster, 17 St. James St. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Robert Booth, Overlooker
    Bride's Father: Thomas Darlington, Collier
    Witness: J. Guest; N. Darlington
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 41, Entry 82
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 11 Jul 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
James Atherton - 23, Railway Fireman, Bachelor, 9 Elliot St. Farnworth
Annie Barnes - 21, Machinist, Spinster, 82 Hillside Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: James Atherton, Retired Miner
    Bride's Father: Robert Barnes, Sweeper
    Witness: Albert Atherton; Ada Martin
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 42, Entry 83
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 25 Jul 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Samuel Williams - 22, Collier, Bachelor, 64 George St. Farnworth
Edith Coope - 21, Munition Worker, Spinster, 103 Glynne St. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Frederick Williams, Collier
    Bride's Father: John Haigh Coope, Engineer
    Witness: Henry Holker; Eunice Dooley
    Married by Banns by: A. Roy H. Greaves, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 42, Entry 84
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 29 Jul 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Albert Johnson - 22, Rigger's Mate, R.N., Bachelor, 12 Fairfield Rd. Farnworth
Lilian Bennett - 20, Winder, Spinster, 12 Fairfield Rd. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Frank Johnson, Decd., Miner
    Bride's Father: Joseph Bennett, Plate Layer
    Witness: Albert O'Brien; Clara O'Brien
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 43, Entry 85
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 8 Aug 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Tom Samson - 24, Leading Air Mechanic, R.N., Bachelor, 17 Grecian St. Bolton
Bessie Tonge - 22, Munition Worker, Spinster, 62 George St. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: James Atherton Samson, Munition Worker
    Bride's Father: John Tonge, Labourer
    Witness: Samuel Tonge; Laurie Johnson
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 43, Entry 86
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 5 Sep 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Thomas Worthington - 22, Collier, Bachelor, 17 Orchid Avenue, Farnworth
Marie May Halliday - 21, Moulder, Spinster, 7 North Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: James Worthington, Labourer
    Bride's Father: William Halliday, Rivetter
    Witness: Joseph Smethurst; Mary Alice Powell
    Married by Banns by: A. Roy H. Greaves, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 44, Entry 87
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 14 Sep 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
William Cunningham - 25, Private, R.A.M.C., Bachelor, 97 Moorside Avenue, Farnworth
Annie Louise Ames - 20, Corporal, W.A.A.F., Spinster, 34 West St. Bere Regis, Dorset
    Groom's Father: Thomas Cunningham, Decd., Miner
    Bride's Father: Percy Edward Ames, Farmer
    Witness: Thomas Morton; Sarah Dwyer
    Married by Licence by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 44, Entry 88
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 10 Oct 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
William Edward Summerton - 47, Colliery Fireman, Widower, 6 Green St. Farnworth
Frances Bridge - 41, Weaver, Widow, 68 Kildare St. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: William Edward Summerton, Retired Collier
    Bride's Father: Albert Parkinson, Decd., Collier
    Witness: William Pearson; Nellie O'Neill
    Married by Licence by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 45, Entry 89
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 20 Oct 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Alfred Vickers - 23, Soldier, Bachelor, 5 Longcauseway, Farnworth
Annie Tattersall - 22, Winder, Spinster, 35 Harper Green Rd. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: John William Vickers, Decd., Collier
    Bride's Father: Ellis Tattersall, Collier
    Witness: Benjamin Vickers; Ivy Pennington
    Married by Licence by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 45, Entry 90
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 24 Oct 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Geoffrey John Bennett - 24, Pay Clerk, Bachelor, 42 Starcliffe St. Bolton
Bessie Crompton - 22, Order Clerk, Spinster, 15 Tudor Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: John Bennett, Retired Bookkeeper
    Bride's Father: Bob Crompton, Collier
    Witness: Wright Crompton; Nellie Howarth
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 46, Entry 91
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 24 Oct 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
William Lowe - 22, Soldier, Bachelor, 64 Ellesmere St. Farnworth
Eva Cunningham - 20, Card Tenter, Spinster, 97 Moorside Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Samuel Lowe, Decd., Collier
    Bride's Father: Thomas Cunningham, Decd., Collier
    Witness: Harry Randle; Annie Lowe
    Married by Licence by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 46, Entry 92
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 31 Oct 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Ronald Drew - 19, Assistant Signalman, Bachelor, 22 Westbourne Avenue, Bolton
Bessie Riley - 22, Silk Winder, Spinster, 29a Bradford Rd. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Thomas Drew, Foreman Dyer
    Bride's Father: John Riley, Sailor
    Witness: Henry Simmons; Gladys Dodgin
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 47, Entry 93
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 8 Nov 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Joseph Mayoh - 21, Motor Mechanic, Bachelor, 34 Beech Avenue, Kearsley
Ivy Pennington - 23, Winder, Spinster, 31 Harper Green Road, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: William Mayoh, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Wilfred Pennington, Collier
    Witness: Jack Pennington; Bertha Mayoh
    Married by Banns by: A. Roy H. Greaves, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 47, Entry 94
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 28 Nov 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Richard Jarvis - 22, Haulage Hand, Bachelor, 137 Bolton Rd. Kearsley
Doris Thomasson - 20, Slubber Tenter, Spinster, 67 Parkfield Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Richard Jarvis, Labourer
    Bride's Father: James Thomasson, Machinist
    Witness: Harry Nuttall; Elsie Thomasson
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 48, Entry 95
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 28 Nov 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Robert Woodcock - 21, A.C.1 R.A.F., Bachelor, 23 Ramsay Avenue, Farnworth
Miriam Aspinall - 17, Winder, Spinster, 6 Brookland Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Arthur Woodcock, ?
    Bride's Father: Samuel Aspinall, Collier
    Witness: George Henry Sharples; Nora Catterall
    Married by Banns by: A. Roy H. Greaves, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 48, Entry 96
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 5 Dec 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
John David Brouard - 22, Fitter, Bachelor, 25 Chilham St. Bolton
Mina Hart - 22, Crane Driver, Spinster, 24 Orchid Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: John Brouard, Decd., Gardener
    Bride's Father: William Hart, Decd., Insurance Agent
    Witness: Alfred Samuel Charnley; Edna Whiteside
    Married by Licence by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 49, Entry 97
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 19 Dec 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Fred Lambert Berry - 23, Woodcutting Machinist, Bachelor, 140 Egerton St. Farnworth
Ella Nelson - 21, Bakelite Moulder, Spinster, 67 Ramsay Avenue, Farnworth
    Bride's Father: William Andrew Nelson, Brass Moulder
    Witness: Reuben Hart; Clarice Nelson
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 49, Entry 98
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 19 Dec 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
James Yates - 22, Collier, Bachelor, 24 George St. Farnworth
Margaret Jane Holt - 21, Woodcutting Machinist, Spinster, 7 Northumberland St. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Joseph William Yates, Bricklayer's Labourer
    Bride's Father: Charles Holt, Colliery Surface Hand
    Witness: John Lane; Marjorie O'Conner
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 50, Entry 99
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 19 Dec 1942 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
James William Mercer - 21, Instrument Maker, Bachelor, 55 Parkfield Avenue, Farnworth
Clara Eckersley - 23, Winder, Spinster, 9 Cedar Grove, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: James Mercer, Specification Clerk
    Bride's Father: James Eckersley, Retired Miner
    Witness: Arthur Percival; Clemence Evelyn Eckersley
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 50, Entry 100
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 5 Jan 1943 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Herbert Eckersley - 56, Joiner, Bachelor, 455 Plodder Lane, Farnworth
Anne Ashton Young - 56, School Teacher, Spinster, 421 Plodder Lane, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: William Eckersley, Decd., Farmer
    Bride's Father: John Young, Decd., Labourer
    Witness: Richard Tebay; Betsy Thomas
    Married by Licence by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 51, Entry 101
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 23 Jan 1943 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Norman Astin - 21, Welder, Bachelor, 23 Rushton St. Barrowford
Ida Kirk - 19, Shop Assistant, Spinster, 84 St. James St. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: William Astin, Overlooker
    Bride's Father: James Kirk, Packer
    Witness: John Kirk; Freda Hinchliffe
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 51, Entry 102
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 6 Feb 1943 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Frank Fawcett - 22, Engineer, Bachelor, 228 Woodlands Rd. Cheetham, Manchester
Nellie Darlington - 26, Engineer, Spinster, 17 St. James St. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Harold Fawcett, Packing Case Maker
    Bride's Father: Thomas Darlington, Miner
    Witness: Clifford Fawcett; Mary Whitehead
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 52, Entry 103
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 6 Mar 1943 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
George Worthington - 22, Service Grinder, Bachelor, 100 Barton Rd. Farnworth
Irene McAndrews - 21, Beamer, Spinster, 26 George St. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Thomas Bridgeman Worthington, Decd., Miner
    Bride's Father: James McAndrews, Miner
    Witness: Joseph Hartley; Ethel Worthington
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 52, Entry 104
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 27 Mar 1943 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Llewellyn Price Morris - 32, Carpenter, Bachelor, 9 Kings Avenue, Lowton St. Mary
Edith Fishwick - 19, Labourer, Spinster, 73 Ramsay Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: George Price Morris, Carpenter
    Witness: Michael Vivian Morris; Beatrice Alice Howarth
    Married by Licence by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 53, Entry 105
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 27 Mar 1943 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
William Crowther - 24, Soldier, Bachelor, 402 Manchester Rd. Walkden
Beatrice Evelyn Tomkin - 21, Weaver, Spinster, 47 Daffodil Rd. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: James Crowther, Retired Collier
    Bride's Father: William Tomkin, Labourer
    Witness: William James Tomkin; Alice Dolman
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 53, Entry 106
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 17 Apr 1943 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Arthur Langford - 21, Fitter, Bachelor, 109 St. James St. Farnworth
Amy Latchford - 19, Winder, Spinster, 6 Princess Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Edward Langford, Grocer
    Bride's Father: Sylvester Latchford, Labourer
    Witness: Cyril Wakefield; Alice Latchford
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 54, Entry 107
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 24 Apr 1943 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Daniel Jennings - 23, Bricklayer, Bachelor, 244 Buckley Lane, Farnworth
Ellen Phillips - 22, Cardroom Operative, Spinster, 46 Parkfield Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Michael Jennings, Decd., Check Weighman
    Bride's Father: Henry Turner Phillips, Railway Worker
    Witness: Joseph Jennings; Eva Phillips
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 54, Entry 108
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 24 Apr 1943 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
James Knowles - 22, Soldier, Bachelor, 18 Macdonald St. Farnworth
Hilda Harrison - 23, Maker Up, Spinster, 2 St. James St. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: James Knowles, Munition Worker
    Bride's Father: William Harrison, Decd., Under Carder
    Witness: Horace Jackson; Elsie Pitchford
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 55, Entry 109
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 24 Apr 1943 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
John Augustine Neary - 27, Railway Porter, Bachelor, 4 Martin Grove, Kearsley
Lynda Booth - 20, Burler, Spinster, 1 Macdonald Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Daniel Patrick Neary, Decd., Scaffolder
    Bride's Father: Edward Booth, Lengthman
    Witness: Robert Neary; Edna Newcombe
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 55, Entry 110
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 10 May 1943 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Gordon Walker - 21, Ordinary Seaman R.N., Bachelor, 42 Hall Lane, Farnworth
Edna Dunn - 20, Munition Worker, Spinster, 49 Ramsay Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Joseph Walker, Colliery Fireman
    Bride's Father: John Dunn, Driller
    Witness: Christopher Dunn; Sarah J. Thompson
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 56, Entry 111
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 15 May 1943 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Frank Clarke - 27, Moulder, Bachelor, 32 St. James St. Farnworth
Evelyn Bibby - 23, Railway Porter, Spinster, 56 Gorton St. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Philip Clarke, Engineer
    Bride's Father: William Bibby, Decd., Collier
    Witness: Harry Clarke; Jean? ?
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 56, Entry 112
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 5 Jun 1943 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Harry Howcroft - 26, Electrician, Bachelor, 3 St. James St. Farnworth
Elsie Lane - 22, Typist, Spinster, 17 Chestnut Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Herbert Howcroft, Pump Attendant
    Bride's Father: George Lane, Bath Attendant
    Witness: Tom Howcroft; Edna Grime
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 57, Entry 113
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 16 Jun 1943 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
William Longworth - 54, Senior Fire Guard, Widower, 73 Ellesmere St. Farnworth
Hilda Holdbrook - 45, Widow, 17 St. Germain St. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: William Longworth, Decd., Engineer
    Bride's Father: William Smith Fletcher Ashworth, Decd., Labourer
    Witness: Henry Bentley; Alice Bentley
    Married by Licence by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 57, Entry 114
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 26 Jun 1943 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Thomas Henry Fallon - 30, Fish Salesman, Bachelor, 31 St. Kilda Avenue, Kearsley
Alice Marland - 31, Machinist, Spinster, 25 Ramsay Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Thomas Fallon, Retired Miner
    Bride's Father: James Marland, Miner
    Witness: Harold Fallon; Elsie Hanlon
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 58, Entry 115
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 26 Jun 1943 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Robert Shepley Jackson - 19, Collier, Bachelor, 77 Pansy Rd. Farnworth
Renee Birtles - 23, Winder, Spinster, 28 Highfield Rd. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Thomas Jackson, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Birtles, Collier
    Witness: Kenneth Jones; Lily Jackson
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 58, Entry 116
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 26 Jun 1943 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Edward Yates - 24, Collier, Bachelor, 24 George St. Farnworth
Irene May Orr - 23, Doubler, Spinster, 37 Georgiana St. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Joseph William Yates, Labourer
    Bride's Father: William Alfred Orr, Engine Driver
    Witness: Joseph Jackson; Selina Jackson
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 59, Entry 117
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 5 Jul 1943 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Edward Wilkinson - 32, Bus Driver, Widower, 152 Walkden Rd. Walkden
Hilda Crompton - 27, Widow, 85 Highfield Rd. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Edward Wilkinson, Foreman, Main and Service Layer
    Bride's Father: Robert Blakeley, Labourer
    Witness: Arthur Wilkinson; Honora Williams
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 59, Entry 118
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 10 Jul 1943 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Thomas Wardle - 22, Leading Aircraftman, Bachelor, 21 Briarfield Rd. Farnworth
Evelyn Topping - 28, Aircraft Woman, Spinster, 9 Tudor Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: George Wardle, Decd., Bridge Keeper
    Bride's Father: James Topping, Time Keeper
    Witness: Norman Topping; Lilian Ruddick
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 60, Entry 119
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 17 Jul 1943 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
James Thomas Boardman - 19, Supply Assistant, R.N., Bachelor, 12 Coniston Avenue, Little Hulton
Annie Lawton - 19, Machinist, Spinster, 18 Hawthorne Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: William Boardman, Canteen Foreman
    Bride's Father: William Lawton, Decd., Finisher
    Witness: Frank Ernest Boardman; Amy Lawton
    Married by Licence by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 60, Entry 120
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 17 Jul 1943 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Benjamin Higham - 30, Colliery Contractor, Bachelor, 40 Kildare St. Farnworth
Bessie Smith - 25, School Teacher, Spinster, 132 Buckley Lane, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Frank Higham, Retired Baker & Confectioner
    Bride's Father: William Smith, Retired Engineer
    Witness: Frank Charnock; M. Marjorie Williams
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 61, Entry 121
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 28 Jul 1943 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
William Henry Corlett - 23, Soldier, Bachelor, 11 Charles St. Ashton under Lyne
Gladys Hadwick - 25, Capstan Operator, Spinster, 149 St. James St. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: William Henry Corlett, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Fred Hadwick, Shop Keeper
    Witness: Thomas Greenough; Gladys Corlett
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 61, Entry 122
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 21 Aug 1943 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Richard James Potter - 20, Collier, Bachelor, 123 St. James St. Farnworth
Doris May Hutchinson - 21, Aircraft Woman, R.A.F., Spinster, R.A.F. Greystones, Moorgate, Rotherham
    Groom's Father: George Potter, Collier
    Bride's Father: William Henry Hutchings, Farmer
    Witness: James Potter; Ruth Potter
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Notes: [Note to say 'In entry no 123 in column 2, for Hutchinson read Hutchings.
           Corrected on 21 August 1943 by me William H. Townsend, Vicar, in the presence of R. J.
           Potter D. M Hutchings, the parties married.']
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 62, Entry 123
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 4 Sep 1943 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Richard Haslam - 22, Ebonite Grinder, Bachelor, 67 Market St. Little Lever
Doris Hope - 22, Ebonite Grinder, Spinster, 183 Buckley Lane, Farnworth
    Bride's Father: Samuel Hope, Decd., Colliery Surface Hand
    Witness: William T. Powell; Nellie Hope
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 62, Entry 124
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 25 Sep 1943 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Albert Morris - 23, Moulder, Bachelor, 11 George St. Farnworth
Ethel Hobson - 21, Winder, Spinster, 1 Brookhouse Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Henry Morris, Collier
    Bride's Father: Edward Hobson, Collier
    Witness: Fred Savage; Elsie Hobson
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 63, Entry 125
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 25 Sep 1943 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Joseph Shaw - 22, Colliery Surface Hand, Bachelor, 49 George St. Farnworth
Miriam Bradley - 21, Aircraft Hand, General Duties, W.A.A.F., Spinster, 49 George St. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Charles David Shaw, Decd., Colliery Surface Hand
    Bride's Father: Wilfred Bradley, Collier
    Witness: Albert Minshall; Alice Bradley
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 63, Entry 126
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 2 Oct 1943 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
William Jolley - 20, Collier, Bachelor, 6 Mather Fold, Walkden
Elizabeth May Booth - 23, Munition Worker, Spinster, 3 Pine Grove, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Ernest Jolley, Railway Worker
    Bride's Father: John Booth, Gas Fitter
    Witness: Peter Jolley; Annie Booth
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 64, Entry 127
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 9 Oct 1943 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Joseph Saxon - 19, Tailor's Cutter, Bachelor, 126 Campbell St. Farnworth
Hilda Rudd - 22, Machinist, Spinster, 17a Bradford Rd. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Richard Saxon, Chemical Worker
    Bride's Father: John Rudd, Collier
    Witness: Fred Guess; Annie Gorman
    Married by Licence by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 64, Entry 128
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 25 Oct 1943 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
James Barlow - 36, Agricultural Worker, Bachelor, 26 Peel Park Crescent, Little Hulton
Mary McDonnell - 42, Cook, Widow, 106 Buckley Lane, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: James Barlow, Retired Collier
    Bride's Father: Isaac Dickenson, Decd., Carter
    Witness: Richard Platt; Isabella Brown
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 65, Entry 129
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 30 Oct 1943 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Thomas Connor - 22, Machine Tool Maker, Bachelor, 47 Earl St. Lower Broughton
Alice Birtles - 21, Capstan Operator, Spinster, 10 Edale Rd. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Percy Connor, Wire Drawer
    Bride's Father: John Birtles, Collier
    Witness: Robert Kay; R. M. McCarty
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 65, Entry 130
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 6 Nov 1943 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
William Tonge - 31, Labourer, Bachelor, 469 Plodder Lane, Farnworth
Nellie Fernside - 27, Munition Worker, Spinster, 4 Sixth Grove Avenue, Dunscar
    Groom's Father: Thomas Edwin Tonge, Insurance Agent
    Bride's Father: Harry Fernside, Government Inspector
    Witness: H. Fernside; Jean Fernside
    Married by Banns by: H. W. Bauman, Curate in Charge, St. George Farnworth
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 66, Entry 131
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 6 Nov 1943 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Joseph Gerrard Hall - 37, Turner, Widower, 7 Begonia Avenue, Farnworth
Elizabeth Worthington - 29, Turner, Spinster, 7 Begonia Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Joseph Hall, Decd., Master Mechanical Engineer
    Bride's Father: William Worthington, Retired Miner
    Witness: Harold Hyde Grinstead; Alice M. Worthington
    Married by Licence by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 66, Entry 132
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 26 Nov 1943 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Thomas Eden - 22, Haulage Hand, Bachelor, 16 Fairfield Rd. Farnworth
Edna Smith - 18, Winder, Spinster, 125 St. James St. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Clarence Eden, Haulage Hand
    Bride's Father: Albert Smith, Munition Worker
    Witness: Lawrence Taylor; Norma Johnson
    Married by Banns by: William H. Townsend, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 67, Entry 133
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 22 Dec 1943 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
James Henry Brown - 31, Fitter's Labourer, Bachelor, 36 Macdonald Avenue, Farnworth
Mary Young - 24, Winder, Spinster, 94 Greenfold Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Henry Brown, Bobbin Carrier
    Bride's Father: Percy Young, Iron Monger
    Witness: Samuel Brooks; Hilda Brown
    Married by Banns by: Maurice Sutcliffe, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 67, Entry 134
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 25 Dec 1943 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Joseph Goulding - 31, Surface Explosive Hand, Bachelor, 40 Gorton Street, Farnworth
Irene Ogden - 23, Shop Assistant, Spinster, 12 Stewart Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: John Goulding, deceased, Collier
    Bride's Father: Thomas Ogden, Blacksmith
    Witness: James Barnes; Amelia May Ogden
    Married by Banns by: Maurice Sutcliffe, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 68, Entry 135
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 29 Dec 1943 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Jack Hankinson - 38, Centre Lathe Turner, Bachelor, 1 Hawthorne Avenue, Farnworth
Ivy Inman - 31, Weaver, Spinster, 40 Mossfield Road, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: John Hankinson, Retired Painter
    Bride's Father: Percy Inman, Steward
    Witness: Frederick Hankinson; Elsie Strange?
    Married by Banns by: Maurice Sutcliffe, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 68, Entry 136
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 1 Jan 1944 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
John Luby - 21, Munition Worker, Bachelor, 111 Hillside Avenue, Farnworth
Ivy May Tyson - 20, Ring Spinner, Spinster, 25 Pansy Road, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Michael Luby, Retired Spinner
    Bride's Father: John Tyson, Soldier
    Witness: William Taylor; Jessie Margaret Birchall
    Married by Banns by: Maurice Sutcliffe, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 69, Entry 137
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 8 Jan 1944 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
David Ralphson - 24 years, Collier, Bachelor, 35 Elizabeth Street, Farnworth
Edith Haydock - 18 years, Aircraft Worker, Spinster, 68 Firwood Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Alfred Benjamin Ralphson, Chemical Worker
    Witness: Verdun Waring; Marian Waring
    Married by Banns by: Maurice Sutcliffe, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 69, Entry 138
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 19 Feb 1944 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Herbert Howcroft - 55 years, Effluent Worker, Widower, 3 St. James Street Farnworth
Eva Harrison - 52 years, House Keeper, Widow, 2 St. James Street, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Moses Howcroft, deceased, Retired Clerk & Sexton
    Bride's Father: John Crossley, deceased, Master Painter
    Witness: Leslie Abraham Hall; Sarah Hall; Hilda Knowles
    Married by Licence by: Maurice Sutcliffe, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 70, Entry 139
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 4 Mar 1944 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Joseph Ternent - 26 years, Collier, Bachelor, 9 Crescent, Shilbottle, Alnwick.
Alma Harrison - 24 years, Midwife, Spinster, 98 Bradford Road, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: James Ternent, Miner
    Bride's Father: Walter Harrison, Carter
    Witness: George Edwards; Olive Harrison
    Married by Banns by: Maurice Sutcliffe, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 70, Entry 140
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 14 Mar 1944 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Harold Howcroft - 20 years, Air Mechanic, Fleet Air Arm, Bachelor, 3 St. James Street, Farnworth
Norma Currie - 19 years, Machinist, Spinster, 59 Daffodil Road, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Herbert Howcroft, Effluent Worker
    Bride's Father: Harold Currie, Battery Maker
    Witness: Herbert Howcroft; Louie Currie
    Married by Licence by: Maurice Sutcliffe, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 71, Entry 141
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 25 Mar 1944 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Joseph Hartley - 24 years, Private, H.M. Forces, Bachelor, 29 St. James Street, Farnworth
Elizabeth Gibson - 18 years, Clerk, Spinster, 6 West View, Sheldwich, Faversham
    Groom's Father: James Henry Hartley, Cotton Worker
    Bride's Father: Henry Gibson, Printer
    Witness: George Worthington; Patricia Wells
    Married by Licence by: Maurice Sutcliffe, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 71, Entry 142
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 8 Apr 1944 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Wilfred Piper - 23 years, Loco Fireman, Bachelor, 9 Lee Street, Farnworth
Ellen Slater - 24 years, Winder, Spinster, 16 Ramsay Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Thomas Henry Piper, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Edward Slater, deceased, Fireman
    Witness: Edward Slater; Ada McEwen
    Married by Banns by: Maurice Sutcliffe, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 72, Entry 143
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 8 Apr 1944 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Harry Button - 23 years, Bricklayer, H.M. Forces, Bachelor, 9 Lynwood Avenue, Great Lever
Edith Janson - 21 years, Winder, Spinster, 74 George Street, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Charles Button, Building Contractor
    Bride's Father: James Janson, Chemical Worker
    Witness: Alan? Woodward; Edith Marsden
    Married by Banns by: Maurice Sutcliffe, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 72, Entry 144
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 8 Apr 1944 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Samuel Warhurst - 21 years, Surface Hand, Bachelor, 330 Manchester Rd. East, Little Hulton
Doris Ealse - 20 years, Doffer, Spinster, 20 Tudor Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: William Warhurst, Joiner's Labourer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Ealse, Collier
    Witness: William Warhurst; Ruth Ealse
    Married by Banns by: Maurice Sutcliffe, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 73, Entry 145
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 15 Apr 1944 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
George Tonge - 21 years, Motor Driver, Bachelor, 98 Waterloo Street, Bolton
Hilda Robinson - 19 years, Doffer, Spinster, 75 Greenfold Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Joseph Thomas Tonge, Munition Worker
    Bride's Father: George Robinson, Chemical Worker
    Witness: Norman John Burton; Ivy Whittle
    Married by Banns by: Maurice Sutcliffe, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 73, Entry 146
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 29 Apr 1944 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
William James Dickinson - 29, Police Constable, Bachelor, 12 Leinster Street, Farnworth
Cristina Mary Convery Hornby - 28, Certified Midwife, Spinster, 70 Kildare Street, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: John Robert Dickinson, Game Keeper
    Bride's Father: Peter James Hornby, deceased, Fish & Poultry Dealer
    Witness: Ronald Jackson; Gertrude Pendlebury
    Married by Banns by: A. Roy H. Greaves
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 74, Entry 147
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 13 May 1944 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Jim Howcroft - 23, R.A.F., Bachelor, 3 St. James St. Farnworth
Louie Currie - 22, Plastic Moulder Inspector, Spinster, 59 Daffodil Rd. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Herbert Howcroft, Effluent Worker
    Bride's Father: Harold Currie, Battery Worker
    Witness: Harold Howcroft; Norma Howcroft
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 74, Entry 148
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 22 May 1944 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Frank Proctor - 22, Soldier, Bachelor, 50 Macdonald Avenue, Farnworth
Judith Evans - 18, Ring Spinner, Spinster, 50 Macdonald Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Frank Proctor, Collier
    Bride's Father: Samuel Evans, deceased, Collier
    Witness: John Proctor; Margaret Pendlebury
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 75, Entry 149
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 3 Jun 1944 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
George William Bateman - 25, Engineer, Bachelor, 9 Hazel Grove, Farnworth
Gladys Brocklehurst - 26, Hand Sewer, Spinster, 4 Fairfield Rd. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Alfred Bateman, Collier
    Bride's Father: William Gladstone Brocklehurst, Labourer
    Witness: Leslie Waters; Anne Brocklehurst
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 75, Entry 150
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 10 Jun 1944 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
George Edward Isherwood - 23, Fleet Air Arm, Bachelor, 15 Sunny Bank, Prestolee
Phyllis Holt Harwood - 23, Shop Assistant, Spinster, 94 Kildare St. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Alfred Isherwood, Crane Driver
    Bride's Father: Thomas Ramsden Harwood, Watch Repairer
    Witness: Stanley Dale; Mabel Harwood
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 76, Entry 151
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 24 Jun 1944 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Ronald Sanders - 19, Joiner, Bachelor, 62 Musgrave Rd. Bolton
Hilda Barlow - 22, A.T.S., Spinster, 7 Clifton St. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Paul Sanders, Omnibus Driver
    Bride's Father: Hector Barlow, Lead Clerk
    Witness: Arthur Sanders; Lilian Rigby
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 76, Entry 152
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 1 Jul 1944 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Frank Roberts - 19, Steel Erector, Bachelor, 75 Bradford Rd. Farnworth
Helen Holden - 22, Winder, Spinster, 37 Daisy Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Thomas Roberts, Planer
    Bride's Father: Stephen Holden, Relayer
    Witness: John Holden; Rhoda Roberts
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 77, Entry 153
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 8 Jul 1944 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Herbert James Hughes - 35, Labourer, Bachelor, 36 Carnation Rd. Farnworth
Annie Mealor - 32, Machinist, Spinster, 48 Lavender Road, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Evan Hughes, deceased, Collier
    Bride's Father: Ephraim Mealor, Traffic Foreman
    Witness: Harry Openshaw; Edith Emily Mealor
    Married by Banns by: H. W. Bauman, Curate in Charge, St. George Farnworth
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 77, Entry 154
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 29 Jul 1944 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Alfred Douglas Hudson - 28, Fitter, Bachelor, 34 Entwistle St. Swinton
Ivy Seddon - 24, Battery Inspector, Spinster, 14 Daisy Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Alfred Douglas Hudson, deceased, Textile Worker
    Bride's Father: Richard Seddon, Miner
    Witness: John Ryan; Florence May Seddon
    Married by Licence by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 78, Entry 155
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 12 Aug 1944 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Harry Holden - 24, Motor Engineer, Bachelor, 187 Tonge Moor Rd. Bolton
Vera Rogerson - 24, Nurse, Spinster, 92 St. James St. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: William Holden, Bleach Worker
    Bride's Father: William Rogerson, Sexton & Parish Clerk
    Witness: James Gradwell; Joan Holden
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 78, Entry 156
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 26 Aug 1944 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Frank Johnson - 21, Fitter, Bachelor, 5 Pansy Road, Farnworth
Nellie Eckersley - 19, House Keeper, Spinster, 21 Orchid Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Frank Johnson, Miner
    Bride's Father: William Eckersley, Retired
    Witness: John Worton; Irene Johnson
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 79, Entry 157
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 2 Sep 1944 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Job Jackson - 25, Haulage Hand, Bachelor, 4 Tudor Avenue, Farnworth
Thelma Joyce McDonald - 23, Weaver, Spinster, 90 Cawdor Street, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Job Jackson, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Joseph McDonald, Works Policeman
    Witness: Robert Hilton Tonge; Lavinia McDonald
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 79, Entry 158
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 9 Sep 1944 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
James Jackson - 28, Fitter, Bachelor, 83 Primrose St. Kearsley
May Pickup - 23, Frame Tenter, Spinster, 24 West Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: William Thomas Jackson, deceased, Collier
    Bride's Father: George Pickup, deceased, Collier
    Witness: John Brooks; Mary O'Brien
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 80, Entry 159
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 16 Sep 1944 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Arthur Clough - 27, Motor Mechanic, Bachelor, 137 St. James St. Farnworth
Eva Unsworth - 24, Clerk, Spinster, 6 Norris St. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Alfred Clough, deceased, Dyer
    Bride's Father: James Unsworth, Porter
    Witness: Alfred ?; Elsie Unsworth
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 80, Entry 160
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 16 Sep 1944 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Ronald Hudson Mann - 21, Engineer, Bachelor, 50 North Avenue, Farnworth
Alice Proctor - 21, A.T.S., Spinster, 50 Macdonald Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: William Mann, Engineer
    Bride's Father: Frank Proctor, Collier
    Witness: Frank Proctor; Joyce Mary Mann
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 81, Entry 161
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 23 Sep 1944 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Cyril James Langridge - 24, Royal Engineers, Bachelor, 24 Cromer Road, Tooting Broadway, London, S.W.17
Edith Robinson - 25, N.A.A.F.I., Spinster, 307 Plodder Lane, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Frederick William Langridge, Storeman
    Bride's Father: Harry Robinson, Shop Keeper
    Witness: John James Dobson; Margaret Clare Robinson
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 81, Entry 162
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 7 Oct 1944 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
David Roberts - 19, Driver, R.A.S.C., Bachelor, Jesmond Dene, New Road, Pontlottyn, Glam.
Miriam Doreen Fox - 20, Spinster, 1 Macdonald Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: David Emlyn Roberts, Munition Worker
    Bride's Father: George Henry Fox, Miner
    Witness: Wilfred Warren; May Bluer
    Married by Licence by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 82, Entry 163
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 14 Oct 1944 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Sidney Cragg - 20, Fitter, Bachelor, 102 Morris Street, Oldham
Vera Dennis - 21, Nurse, Spinster, 34 Lower Street, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Frank Cragg, Leading Fireman
    Bride's Father: Edward Dennis, Labourer
    Witness: Ronald Cragg; Alma Booth
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 82, Entry 164
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 21 Oct 1944 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
John Taylor - 35, Insurance Agent, Bachelor, 88 George Street, Farnworth
Ethel Worthington - 27, Cotton Worker, Spinster, 100 Barton Road, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: John Taylor, Turner
    Bride's Father: Thomas Bridgeman Worthington, deceased, Collier
    Witness: Frank Taylor; Freda Johnson
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 83, Entry 165
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 28 Oct 1944 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Harry Grundy - 25, Stoker, R.N., Bachelor, 35 Edward Street, Farnworth
Edith Kathleen Wesley - 21, Aircraft Worker, Spinster, 50 Daffodil Rd. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: John Grundy, deceased, Miner
    Bride's Father: Herbert Wesley, Labourer
    Witness: Harold Wesley; Annie Grime
    Married by Licence by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 83, Entry 166
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 28 Oct 1944 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Stanley Rothwell - 21, A.C.1 R.A.F., Bachelor, 15 Gladys Street, Great Lever, Bolton
Joyce Thorpe - 22, Capstan Operator, Spinster, 3 Stewart Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Joseph Rothwell, Foreman
    Bride's Father: Harry Thorpe, Motor Mechanic
    Witness: Albert Thorpe; Margaret Phoebe Holden
    Married by Licence by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 84, Entry 167
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 4 Nov 1944 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Peter Allenby Kitchener Hutchinson - 25, Soldier, Bachelor, 20 Plantation Avenue, Walkden
Veronica Howarth - 25, Confectioner, Spinster, 101 St. James St. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Peter Hutchinson, Collier
    Bride's Father: Simeon Howarth, deceased, Insurance Agent
    Witness: Harry White; Louisa Howarth
    Married by Licence by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 84, Entry 168
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 25 Nov 1944 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
William Buckley - 20, Royal Navy, Bachelor, 9 Hawthorn Road, Kearsley
Dorothy Thomason - 20, Bobbin Winder, Spinster, 91 Bradford Road, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Thomas Buckley, Collier
    Bride's Father: Harold Thomason, Crane Driver
    Witness: Ronald Scott; Lucy Buckley
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 85, Entry 169
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 2 Dec 1944 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Richard Winterbottom - 61, Baker & Confectioner, Widower, 12 Buxton Rd. Heavily, Stockport
Edith Brierley - 47, Weaver, Spinster, 63 Plodder Lane, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Elijah Winterbottom, deceased, Baker & Confectioner
    Bride's Father: Emmanuel Brierley, deceased, Scale & Weighing Machine Maker
    Witness: Robert Ellis Greenhalgh; Elsie Hurst
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 85, Entry 170
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 2 Dec 1944 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Lewis Albert Waddington - 20, H.M. Navy, Bachelor, 40 Devonshire Road, Atherton
Dorothy Whitehead - 18, Hand Sewer, Spinster, 39 Lavender Road, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Richard John Waddington, Engineer
    Bride's Father: William Henry Whitehead, H.M. Forces
    Witness: James Watford; Annie McAllion
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 86, Entry 171
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 16 Dec 1944 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Thomas Haslam Yates - 21, Electrical Fitter, Bachelor, 4 Kirkham St. Little Hulton
Marjorie Halliwell - 20, Examiner, Spinster, 4 Broadway, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Joseph Yates, Furnishing Stone Manager
    Bride's Father: James Halliwell, Leather Worker
    Witness: James Crompton; Patricia Mary Entwistle
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 86, Entry 172
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 22 Dec 1944 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Fred Winwood - 24, Motor Mechanic, Bachelor, 71 Pansy Road, Farnworth
Florence Holmes Murray - 23, Domestic Worker, Spinster, Balmachy Farm, Fearn, Ross Shire
    Groom's Father: James Winwood, deceased, Painter
    Bride's Father: David Murray, Farmer
    Witness: John Lord Winwood; Doris May Winwood
    Married by Licence by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 87, Entry 173
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 23 Dec 1944 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
James Brown - 21, Miner, Bachelor, 9 Central Avenue, Farnworth
Jessie Brown - 18, Machinist, Spinster, 26 North Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: James Brown, Miner
    Bride's Father: William Brown, Miner
    Witness: Colin Brown; Jean Gregory
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 87, Entry 174
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 27 Dec 1944 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Thomas Berry - 21, Engineer, Bachelor, 81 North Avenue, Farnworth
Pearl Bennett - 23, Shop Assistant, Spinster, 19 Begonia Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Arthur Hughes Berry, Cotton Spinner
    Bride's Father: John Bennett, Labourer
    Witness: William Bennett; Emily Wright
    Married by Licence by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 88, Entry 175
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 8 Jan 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Norman Davies - 20, R.A.F., Bachelor, 279 Plodder Lane, Farnworth
Doris Eckersley - 19, Winder, Spinster, 14 Ramsay Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Norman Davies, Baker
    Bride's Father: Thomas Eckersley, Retired
    Witness: John Eckersley; Muriel Eckersley
    Married by Licence by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 88, Entry 176
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 10 Jan 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
George Young Robertson - 25, Motor Driver, Bachelor, 9 Summerfield Terrace, Earlston, Berwickshire
Florrie Jane Settle - 26, Hosiery Worker, Spinster, 8 Begonia Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: William Robertson, Surface Man
    Bride's Father: Joseph Settle, deceased, Engine Driver
    Witness: Gordon William Settle; Clara Eckersley
    Married by Licence by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 89, Entry 177
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 27 Jan 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Kenneth Berry - 22, Soldier, Bachelor, 10 Danby Road, Great Lever, Bolton
Irene Fenton - 21, Cotton Worker, Spinster, 189 St. James St. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Charles Mather, deceased, Foundry Worker
    Bride's Father: Thomas Noel Fenton, Collier
    Witness: Patrick Farah; Florence Stones
    Married by Licence by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 89, Entry 178
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 3 Feb 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Ernest Watt - 24, Butcher, Bachelor, 17 Prospect Place, Farnworth
Dorothy Joan Jeckell - 23, Shorthand Typist, Spinster, 153 Grosvenor St. Kearsley
    Groom's Father: William Watt, Dyer
    Bride's Father: Walter Eric Jeckell, Artisan
    Witness: Arthur Watt; Marjorie Potts
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 90, Entry 179
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 10 Feb 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Carlton Morley - 50, Textile Fitter, Widower, 25 Marsden Street, Accrington
Martha Jane Rowland - 45, Bobbin Winder, Widow, 177 Buckley Lane, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Mark Morley, deceased, Foreman Bricklayer
    Bride's Father: James Wharmby, deceased, Collier
    Witness: Stanley Morley; Annie Rule
    Married by Licence by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 90, Entry 180
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 3 Mar 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Walter Cope - 24, Shot Firer, Bachelor, 31 Cobden Street, Farnworth
Edith Wharmby - 22, Weaver, Spinster, 4 Lavender Road, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Walter Cope, Boiler Man
    Bride's Father: James Wharmby, Insurance Agent
    Witness: Robert Cope; Alice Blower
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 91, Entry 181
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 31 Mar 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Frank Oates Griffiths - 27, Royal Navy, Bachelor, 13a Bradford Road, Farnworth
Hilda Brown - 22, Machinist, Spinster, 36 Macdonald Ave. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: David Harrison, Fisherman
    Bride's Father: Henry Brown, Mill Labourer
    Witness: James Kenneth Makinson; Edna Horridge
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 91, Entry 182
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 14 Apr 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
John Frederick Lindley - 25, Bobbin Carrier, Bachelor, 60 Ramsay Avenue, Farnworth
Joan Hurst - 19, Jack Frame Tenter, Spinster, 51 Daffodil Road, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: David Lindley, Leather Worker
    Bride's Father: Albert Hurst, Paper Mill Worker
    Witness: Frank Dover?; Hilda Drinnan
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 92, Entry 183
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 17 Apr 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Frank Grundy - 24, Soldier, Bachelor, 156 Harrowby Street, Farnworth
Lily Wilson - 22, Shorthand Typist, Spinster, 76 Greenfold Ave, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Robert Grundy, deceased, Confectioner
    Bride's Father: Alexander Ralph Wilson, Colliery Contractor
    Witness: Alexander Pendlebury; Lucy A. Wilson
    Married by Banns by: Harold ? Acting Vicar of S. A?
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 92, Entry 184
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 21 Apr 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Robert Greig - 24, R.A.F., Bachelor, 160 Plodder Lane, Farnworth
Edna Mary Nowell - 21, Wage Clerk, Spinster, 157 Plodder Lane, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Alexander Bellamy Greig, Watchman
    Bride's Father: James Aldred Nowell, Shop Assistant
    Witness: Kenneth Roy Knowles; Magdaline Greig
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 93, Entry 185
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 21 Apr 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Andrew Ashworth - 38, R.A.O.C., Bachelor, 4 Mancroft Avenue, Bolton
Marion Partington - 32, Machinist, Spinster, 66 Highfield Road, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Robert Ashworth, deceased, Turner
    Bride's Father: James William Partington, Labourer
    Witness: Robert Henry Ashworth; Betsy Barnes
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 93, Entry 186
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 12 May 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Norman Rushton - 23, Builder's Surveyor, Bachelor, 151 Manchester Rd. Clifton
Gladys Mort - 23, Bobbin Winder, Spinster, 39 Pansy Rd. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: James Rushton, Miner
    Bride's Father: William Mort, Labourer
    Witness: Harry Mort; Lucy Mort
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 94, Entry 187
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 30 May 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Thomas Donnelly - 23, H.M. Forces, Bachelor, 21 Clopper Lowe Road, Motherwell
Elizabeth Ellen Hainey - 25, Spinster, 34 North Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Arthur Donnelly, Rivet Maker
    Bride's Father: James Henry Hainey, Packer
    Witness: George Hainey; Emily Hainey
    Married by Licence by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 94, Entry 188
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 2 Jun 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Edwin Albert Cunliffe - 27, Turner, Bachelor, 70 Avonlea Road, Droylsden
Clarice Burton - 28, Turner, Spinster, 14 Stewart Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Thomas Cunliffe, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Reginald Burton, Collier
    Witness: Douglas Cunliffe; Phyllis Andrews
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 95, Entry 189
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 9 Jun 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Harry Nuttall - 24, Royal Engineers, Bachelor, 50 Balmoral Road, Farnworth
Elsie Thomasson - 21, Capstan Operator, Spinster, 67 Parkfield Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Stanley Nuttall, Milk Roundsman
    Bride's Father: James Thomasson, Grinder Setter
    Witness: Ben? Thomasson; Elsie May Bridge
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 95, Entry 190
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 16 Jun 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Stanley Harrop - 24, Lieutenant, Royal Navy, Bachelor, Normanby, Rutland Road, Walkden
Edna Wallwork - 25, Civil Servant, Spinster, 37 St. James Street, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Joseph Harrop, Clerk
    Bride's Father: Livesey Wallwork, Retired
    Witness: Eric Harrop; Hilda Sharrocks
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 96, Entry 191
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 23 Jun 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Laurence Taylor - 23, Miner, Bachelor, 61 Queen Street, Farnworth
Norma Johnson - 20, Garment Checker, Spinster, 107 Greenfold Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: John Taylor, Munition Worker
    Bride's Father: William Johnson, Miner
    Witness: Frank Gregory; Alma Taylor
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 96, Entry 192
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 23 Jun 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Robert Colderley - 24, Iron Moulder, Bachelor, 19 Blackwood Street, Great Lever, Bolton
Marie Hulme Grocott - 23, Bakelite Inspector, Spinster, 32 Central Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: William Colderley, Cotton Spinner
    Bride's Father: Peter Haywood Albert Grocott, deceased, Engine Driver
    Witness: Eric Riley; Brenda Barlow
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 97, Entry 193
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 30 Jun 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
William Haslam - 26, Corporation Labourer, Bachelor, 67 Folds Road, Bolton
Eva Connor - 25, Cleaner, Spinster, 152 Buckley Lane, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Fred Haslam, Collier
    Bride's Father: James Connor, Stoker
    Witness: Joseph Haslam; Ethel Anderton
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 97, Entry 194
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 30 Jun 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Alfred Grundy - 21, Surface Hand, Bachelor, 70 Central Avenue, Farnworth
Alice Farnworth - 23, Bobbin Winder, Spinster, 10 Brooklands Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Robert Grundy, Fire Beater
    Bride's Father: Albert Farnworth, Packer
    Witness: James Grundy; Elsie Farnworth
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 98, Entry 195
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 3 Jul 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
George Edward Thompson - 26, Soldier, Bachelor, Lousana, Alberta, Canada
Mary Dillon - 20, W.A.A.F., Spinster, 49 George St. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: George Thompson, Farmer
    Witness: Joseph Shaw; Alice Bradley
    Married by Licence by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 98, Entry 196
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 11 Jul 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Leslie Frank Bywaters - 38, H.M. Forces, Bachelor, 51 Oakleigh Road, New Southgate, London
Elsie Annie Shinn - 37, Widow, 96 St. James Street, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Frank Bywaters, deceased, Labourer
    Bride's Father: William Lee, deceased, Labourer
    Witness: Peter Barton; Dorothy Edge
    Married by Licence by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 99, Entry 197
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 14 Jul 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Kenneth Curran - 23, Royal Navy, Bachelor, 11 Pansy Road, Farnworth
Dorothy McEwen - 24, Doubler, Spinster, 15 Gorton Street, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: James Curran, Labourer
    Bride's Father: James McEwen, Warehouseman
    Witness: Francis Curran; Margaret McEwen
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 99, Entry 198
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 14 Jul 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Herbert Duncan MacRae - 30, Clerk, Bachelor, 457 Plodder Lane, Farnworth
Marjorie Roll - 25, Nurse, Spinster, 38 Lobelia Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: John Arthur MacRae, deceased, Insurance Agent
    Bride's Father: Arthur Harold Roll, Window Cleaner
    Witness: John Douglas McIntyre; Alice Harriet Roll
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 100, Entry 199
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 21 Jul 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Clifford Hartley - 24, H.M. Forces, Bachelor, 13 Vernon Street, Hazel Grove, Stockport
Olive Wardle - 21, Spinster, 22 Lily Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: George Clegg Hartley, Firewood Merchant
    Bride's Father: Albert Wardle, Engineer
    Witness: Joseph Bottoms; Doreen Wardle
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 100, Entry 200
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 21 Jul 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Kenneth Whitaker Partington - 22, Milk Roundsman, Bachelor, 39 Lupin Avenue, Farnworth
Marjorie Betsy Pemberton - 21, Spinster, 26 Grayson Road, Little Hulton
    Groom's Father: Joseph Partington, Stoker
    Bride's Father: Frederick Pemberton, Fitter
    Witness: Jack Howell; Edna Howell
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 101, Entry 201
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 21 Jul 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
George Harold Berry - 20, Able Seaman, Bachelor, 5a Harper Green Road, Farnworth
Gladys Wolstencroft - 19, Spinster, 73 Lorne Street, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: George Harold Berry, Miner
    Bride's Father: Thomas Wolstencroft, Engineer
    Witness: Frederick Berry; Ethel Carter
    Married by Licence by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 101, Entry 202
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 21 Jul 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Thomas Gregory Hill - 27, H.M. Forces, Bachelor, 14 Crosse Hall Lane, Chorley
Margaret O'Connor - 22, Spinster, 61 North Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Henry Hill, deceased, Fitter
    Bride's Father: Robert O'Connor, deceased, Labourer
    Witness: Thomas Higham; Alice Thompson
    Married by Licence by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 102, Entry 203
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 28 Jul 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
James Wesley Lawrence - 27, Canadian Army, Bachelor, 2 Bauer Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Jessie Collier - 22, Spinster, 92 Ramsay Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Russell Lawrence, Foreman Transportation
    Bride's Father: Fred Collier, Electrical Engineer
    Witness: Stanley Richardson; Joan Collier
    Married by Licence by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 102, Entry 204
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 28 Jul 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Leslie Partington - 23, Motor Driver, Bachelor, 73 Kent Street, Farnworth
Florence Boardman - 21, Printer, Spinster, 175 Harrowby Street, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: John Partington, Labourer
    Bride's Father: James Boardman, Meter Reader
    Witness: William Boardman; Edna Partington
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 103, Entry 205
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 18 Aug 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Norman Bennett - 46, Works, Constable, Widower, 22 Johnson Street, Newton, Barrow in Furness
Ethel Thornley - 45, Hand Finisher, Spinster, 29 Lobelia Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Bagnall Bennett, deceased, Policeman
    Bride's Father: Thomas Thornley, Retired
    Witness: Frederick Walker; Minnie Jones
    Married by Licence by: John Edwards, Officiating Minister
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 103, Entry 206
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 18 Aug 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Stanley Haslam - 20, H.M. Forces, Bachelor, 44 Oakes Street, Kearsley
Doris Barnes - 19, Winder, Spinster, 34 George Street, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Thomas Haslam, Labourer
    Bride's Father: John Barnes, Labourer
    Witness: Alfred Barnes; Alice Barnes
    Married by Licence by: John Edwards, Officiating Minister
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 104, Entry 207
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 18 Aug 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
George William Leonard Small - 39, Labourer, Bachelor, 30 Church Street, Barrow in Furness
May Sutcliffe - 32, Munition Worker, Spinster, 88 Elsie Street, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Isaac Small, deceased, Joiner & Cabinet Maker
    Bride's Father: Abraham Sutcliffe, Beamer & Twister
    Witness: John Henry Derbyshire; Dorothy Richardson
    Married by Banns by: John Edwards, Officiating Minister
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 104, Entry 208
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 18 Aug 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Leslie Fare - 19, Fleet Air Arm, Bachelor, 11 Higson Street, Bolton
Annie McAllion - 20, Burner, Spinster, 19 Hawthorne Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Herbert Fare, Engineer
    Bride's Father: John McAllion, Joiner
    Witness: Harry C. Daines; Betty McAllion; Alice McAllion
    Married by Banns by: John Edwards, Officiating Minister
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 105, Entry 209
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 25 Aug 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Clement Gordon Garland - 23, Cigarette Maker, Bachelor, Clifton Grove, Bridgewater Rd. Dundry
Annie Hodgkiss - 21, Machinist, Spinster, 85 Kildare Street, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Frederick John Garland, General Staff, C.W.S.
    Bride's Father: Arthur Armstrong Hodgkiss, Motor Mechanic
    Witness: Frederick John Garland; Dora Hodgkiss
    Married by Licence by: John Edwards, Officiating Minister
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 105, Entry 210
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 25 Aug 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Thomas Taylor - 22, Colliery Surface Worker, Bachelor, 20 Chester Street, Tyldsley
Hilda Webster - 22, General Engineer, Spinster, 54 Highfield Road, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Robert Taylor, Collier
    Bride's Father: Stanley Webster, Clerk
    Witness: Charles Taylor; Dora Webster
    Married by Banns by: John Edwards, Officiating Minister
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 106, Entry 211
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 25 Aug 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Robert Collier - 22, Loco Engineer, Bachelor, 29 Macdonald Avenue, Farnworth
Irene Robinson - 22, Ring Spinner, Spinster, 31 Broadway, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: James Collier, deceased, Miner
    Bride's Father: John Robinson, Loco Engineer
    Witness: Arthur Watt; Amy Robinson
    Married by Banns by: John Edwards, Officiating Minister
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 106, Entry 212
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 27 Aug 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Angus Carson - 21, Royal Navy, Bachelor, 15 Carnation Road, Farnworth
Gwendoline Jones - 23, Shorthand Typist, Spinster, 18 Central Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Angus Stephen Carson, Ambulance Driver
    Bride's Father: Arthur Francis Jones, deceased, Railway Engineer
    Witness: Lawrence Martin; Evelyn May Carson
    Married by Licence by: John Edwards, Officiating Minister
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 107, Entry 213
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 1 Sep 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
James Stafford - 30, H.M. Forces, Bachelor, 96 Ramsay Avenue, Farnworth
Margaret Whittle - 30, Spinster, 16 Hulme Road, Ringley
    Groom's Father: James Stafford, Wheelwright
    Bride's Father: Charles Bruno Whittle, Cotton Spinner
    Witness: Arthur Stafford; Edith Stafford
    Married by Licence by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 107, Entry 214
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 1 Sep 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Arthur Scholes - 24, Leather Worker, Bachelor, 48 Stewart Street, Bolton
Doris Hibbert - 23, Bobbin Winder, Spinster, 64 Gorton St. Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Arthur Scholes, Coal Bagger
    Bride's Father: John Hibbert, Labourer
    Witness: Arthur Davies; Doris Spencer
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 108, Entry 215
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 15 Sep 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Albert Foxall - 25, H.M. Forces, Bachelor, 6 Hunketts Rd. Smethwick, Staffs.
Nellie Martin - 19, Presser, Spinster, 21 Tudor Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Albert Foxall, Haulage Contractor
    Bride's Father: William Martin, H.M. Forces
    Witness: Frank Horace Carless; Marjorie Martin
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 108, Entry 216
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 22 Sep 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Robert Mann - 21, H.M. Forces, Bachelor, 50 North Av. Farnworth
Edith Anne Lewis - 21, H.M. Forces, A.T.S., Spinster, Manor Cottage, Lapworth, Nr. Birmingham
    Groom's Father: William Mann, Engineer
    Bride's Father: James Lewis, Canal Foreman
    Witness: Ronald Mann; Joyce Mann
    Married by Licence by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 109, Entry 217
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 22 Sep 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
James Turner - 32, H.M. Forces, Bachelor, 217 Church St. Little Lever
Nellie Hope - 26, Machinist, Spinster, 124 Buckley Lane, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Roby Turner, Retired
    Bride's Father: Samuel Hope, deceased
    Witness: Kenneth John Chadburn; Jane Hope
    Married by Licence by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 109, Entry 218
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 29 Sep 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Thomas Gregory - 21, Cotton Spinner, Bachelor, 33 Charles Street, Bolton
Ruth Ealse - 20, Shop Assistant, Spinster, 20 Tudor Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: John Gregory, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Ealse, Collier
    Witness: William Gregory; Alice Owen
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 110, Entry 219
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 3 Oct 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Samuel Jones - 25, H.M. Forces, Bachelor, 467 Plodder Lane, Farnworth
Emily Brenda Barter - 22, G.P.O., Spinster, 9 Winifred Road, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Handel Jones, Bricklayer
    Bride's Father: Horace Barter, Butcher
    Witness: James Jones; Olga Barter
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 110, Entry 220
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 13 Oct 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Robert Hilton Tonge - 24, Shot Firer, Colliery, Bachelor, 48 Gorton Street, Farnworth
Ada McEwen - 23, Cross Ball Warper, Spinster, 18 Ramsay Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: John Tonge, Surface Hand, Colliery
    Bride's Father: Benjamin McEwen, Contractor
    Witness: Herbert Tonge; Alice Tonge
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 111, Entry 221
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 27 Oct 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
John Towler - 23, H.M. Forces, Bachelor, 52 Pansy Road, Farnworth
Ivy Thomason - 22, Nurse, Spinster, 52 Pansy Road, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: George Towler, deceased, Railway Inspector
    Bride's Father: James Albert Thomason, Miner
    Witness: A. McAlister; Barbara Pearson
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 111, Entry 222
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 31 Oct 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Leonard Michael Raynor - 33, H.M. Forces, Bachelor, 21 Grayson Road, Little Hulton
Abigail Morgan - 28, Nurse, Spinster, 21 Grayson Road, Little Hulton
    Groom's Father: Thomas Raynor, deceased, Gardener
    Bride's Father: Samuel Morgan, deceased, Farmer
    Witness: Richard Graham; Edith Lily Bramhall
    Married by Licence by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 112, Entry 223
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 8 Dec 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Walter Marsden - 30, H.M. Forces, Bachelor, 30 Sovereign Road, Wigan
Elizabeth Dainty - 24, Card Room, Spinster, 12 Silverdale Road, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Albert Marsden, Store Keeper
    Bride's Father: John Dainty, Labourer
    Witness: George Carless; Alice Dainty
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 112, Entry 224
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 15 Dec 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Eric Tatton - 22, Fitter, Bachelor, 13 Aster Avenue, Farnworth
Lilian Steele - 21, Clerk, Spinster, 20 Daisy Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: George Tatton, Turner
    Bride's Father: Arthur Steele, Mental Assistant
    Witness: Leslie Darby; Joyce Steele
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 113, Entry 225
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 22 Dec 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Norman Tonge - 30, H.M. Forces, Bachelor, 10 Beech Avenue, Farnworth
Margaret Wilcock - 30, Cardroom Worker, Spinster, 143 Lorne Street, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Robert Tonge, Retired
    Bride's Father: Thomas Henry Wilcock, Ministry of Food
    Witness: Fred Bradley; Annie Wilcock
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 113, Entry 226
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 29 Dec 1945 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Joseph McGregor Cree - 25, H.M. Forces, Bachelor, 7 King's Cross Place, Dundee
Lena Hough - 24, Mill Worker, Spinster, 52 North Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Andrew Cree, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Joseph Hough, Moulder
    Witness: Christopher Burnett Cree; Hilda Pendlebury
    Married by Licence by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 114, Entry 227
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 26 Jan 1946 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Edgar Grimshaw - 22, H.M. Forces, Bachelor, 7 Seddon Avenue, Gorton
Lena Parkinson - 24, Machinist, Spinster, 16 Tudor Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Luke Grimshaw, Engineer
    Bride's Father: Adam Roscoe Parkinson, Labourer
    Witness: Samuel Heeds; Ivy Parkinson
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 114, Entry 228
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 23 Feb 1946 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
James Albert Whitehead - 24, H.M. Forces, Royal Navy, Bachelor, 48 Tockholes Road, Darwen
Nellie Sharples - 23, Clerk, Spinster, 126 Plodder Lane, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Walter Whitehead, Foreman
    Bride's Father: John Sharples, Hospital Porter
    Witness: Alexander Frederic Townsend; Alice Thompson
    Married by Licence by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 115, Entry 229
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 2 Mar 1946 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Herbert Lawson - 21, Yardman, Bachelor, 75 Pansy Road, Farnworth
Kathleen Jackson - 18, Reeler, Cotton Mill, Spinster, 9 Daisy Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Bruce Lawson, Labourer
    Bride's Father: William Jackson, Designer
    Witness: George Bradley; Mavis Mann
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 115, Entry 230
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 2 Mar 1946 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Wallace Young - 37, Spray Painter, Bachelor, 106 Bradford Road, Farnworth
Frances Annis Parr - 38, Tailoress, Spinster, 150 Plodder Lane, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Robert Young, deceased
    Bride's Father: Henry Parr, Coal Merchant
    Witness: Sidney Young; Ada Nightingale
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 116, Entry 231
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 23 Mar 1946 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Maurice Weall - 21, Designer Draughtsman, Bachelor, 89 Bull Lane, Great Lever, Bolton
Louisa Howarth - 22, Winder, Spinster, 101 St. James Street, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Fred Barton Weall, Retired
    Bride's Father: Simeon Howarth, deceased, Insurance Agent
    Witness: George Weall; Patricia Howarth
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 116, Entry 232
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 23 Mar 1946 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Thomas Walker - 65, Labourer, Widower, 45 Lavender Road, Farnworth
Minnie Beatrice Neal - 61, Widow, 20 Pansy Road, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: William Walker, deceased, Collier
    Bride's Father: John Buckle, deceased, Grinder
    Witness: John William Revell; Betsy Revell
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 117, Entry 233
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 13 Apr 1946 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
William Davenport - 25, H.M. Forces, Bachelor, 129 Robert Hall Street, Salford 5
Amy Hurst - 24, Weaver, Spinster, 166 Buckley Lane, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Thomas Davenport, Blacksmith's Striker
    Bride's Father: William Hurst, Labourer
    Witness: Norman Davenport; Gertrude Mary Rowley
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 117, Entry 234
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 13 Apr 1946 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
John Jolley - 24, H.M. Forces, Bachelor, 6 Mather Fold, Walkden
Elizabeth Clough - 24, House Keeper, Spinster, 13 Primrose Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Ernest Jolley, Engine Cleaner
    Bride's Father: Samuel Clough, Yard Foreman
    Witness: Peter Jolley; Ada Clough
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 118, Entry 235
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 20 Apr 1946 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
James Roberts - 38, Fitter's Mate, Bachelor, 91 Brierfield Avenue, Farnworth
Ivy Mullineux - 29, Wood Worker, Spinster, 96 Moorside Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Thomas Roberts, deceased, Miner
    Bride's Father: James Mullineux, Crepe Winder?
    Witness: Samuel Greenhalgh; Gladys Mary Allen
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 118, Entry 236
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 27 Apr 1946 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
George Albert Higginbottom - 30, Haulage Hand, Bachelor, 94 Newearth Road, Walkden
Edith Smethurst - 33, Jack Frame Tenter, Spinster, 110 St. James Street, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Ernest Higginbottom, Labourer
    Bride's Father: John Smethurst, deceased, Collier
    Witness: James Frederick Higginbottom; Margaret Firman
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 119, Entry 237
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 4 May 1946 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Arnold Kingston Roscow - 37, Motor Driver, Bachelor, 23 Orchid Avenue, Farnworth
Mary Elizabeth Tattersall - 32, School Teacher, Spinster, 23 Orchid Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: John Roscow, deceased, Tram Driver
    Bride's Father: Thomas Henry Tattersall, Labourer
    Witness: James Marland Tattersall; Mary Tattersall
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 119, Entry 238
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 4 May 1946 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Jack Bridge - 23, H.M. Forces, Bachelor, 7 Hazel Grove, Farnworth
Olwen Powell - 22, Book Binder, Spinster, 81 Greenfold Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: William Bridge, deceased
    Bride's Father: Jonathan Powell, Joiner
    Witness: Horace Woodward; Elsie Powell
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 120, Entry 239
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 4 May 1946 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Charles Whittle - 23, H.M. Forces, Bachelor, 16 Hulme Road, Stoneclough
Doreen Rigby - 20, Clerk, Spinster, 60 Plodder Lane, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Charles Whittle, Spinner
    Bride's Father: Harold Rigby, Battery Maker
    Witness: Frank Joseph Rigby; Winifred Whittle
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 120, Entry 240
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 18 May 1946 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Golden William Sanders - 31, Driver, Bachelor, 2 Prestwood Road, Farnworth
Anne Carroll - 26, Clerk, Spinster, 5 Springfield Road, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Golden Sanders, Railway Foreman
    Bride's Father: Joseph Carroll, Manager
    Witness: William Hughes; Doris Audrey Hughes
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 121, Entry 241
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 25 May 1946 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Robert Gorton - 33, Teacher, Bachelor, 24 Kildare Street, Farnworth
Gertrude Joan Whatmough - 25, General Post Office, Spinster, 29 Kildare Street, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: James Arthur Gorton, Moulder
    Bride's Father: James Thomas Kennedy Whatmough, Printer
    Witness: Herbert Stevenson; Beryl Whatmough
    Married by Licence by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 121, Entry 242
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 1 Jun 1946 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
John Singleton - 24, H.M. Forces, Bachelor, 4 Violet Avenue, Farnworth
Vera Margaret Ball - 22, Machinist, Spinster, 27 Lobelia Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Joseph Hutchinson Singleton, Motor Driver
    Bride's Father: John Ball, Sub Ganger, L.M.S. Railway
    Witness: Thomas Mort; Nellie Singleton
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 122, Entry 243
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 4 Jun 1946 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Robert Francis McFarlane - 30, H.M. Forces, Bachelor, 6 Parkfield Avenue, Farnworth
Margaret Knight - 20, Back Tenter, Spinster, 13 Princes Street, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Robert Francis McFarlane, deceased
    Bride's Father: Vincent Knight, Warehouseman
    Witness: George Fairhurst; Lillian Knight
    Married by Licence by: J. Lenehan
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 122, Entry 244
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 10 Jun 1946 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
George Frank Newman - 24, Gunner, H.M. Forces, Bachelor, Old Catton, Catton Grove, P.O. Norwich
Enid Wardle - 26, Munition Worker, Spinster, 38 North Avenue, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Arthur James Newman, deceased, Shoe Operator
    Bride's Father: James Edward Wardle, deceased, Moulder
    Witness: Arthur James Newman; Betty Rothwell
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 123, Entry 245
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 22 Jun 1946 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Robert Vause - 23, H.M. Forces, Bachelor, 104 Moorside Avenue, Farnworth
Patricia Howarth - 19, Bias Puller, Spinster, 101 St. James Street, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Robert Vause, deceased, Clerk
    Bride's Father: Simeon Howarth, deceased
    Witness: Alan Vause; Joyce Birchall
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 123, Entry 246
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 22 Jun 1946 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Harold Barlow - 21, Fleet Air Arm, Bachelor, 2 Co-operative Terrace, Stoneclough
Joan Wolstencroft - 20, Machinist, Spinster, 76 Highfield Road, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Joseph Gilbert Barlow, Rubber S? Maker
    Bride's Father: William Johnson Wolstencroft, deceased, Butcher
    Witness: William Barlow; Marjorie Wolstencroft
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 124, Entry 247
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 29 Jun 1946 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
Albert Flanagan - 28, Motor Driver, Bachelor, 59 Highfield Avenue, Farnworth
Hannah Pugh - 25, House Keeper, Spinster, 40 George Street, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: Michael Flanagan, Retired
    Bride's Father: James Pugh, Dyer
    Witness: Walter Pugh; Norah Gill
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 124, Entry 248
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
 
Marriage: 29 Jun 1946 St James, Farnworth, Lancs.
William Raymond Cook - 25, Compositor, Bachelor, 15a Amber Street, Saltburn by Sea
Elizabeth Neville - 24, Cone Packer, Spinster, 3 Kildare Street, Farnworth
    Groom's Father: William Charles Cook, Upholsterer & French Polisher
    Bride's Father: Nigel Neville, Spinner
    Witness: James Neville; Doris Clementine Cook
    Married by Banns by: H. O. Fielding, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1940 - 1946, Page 125, Entry 249
    Source: Records at Manchester Central Library
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