FAMILY HISTORY: NORRIS

THE MARRIAGE OF THOMAS & ELLEN DALTON:

 

GROOM:
Name: Thomas Dalton, age 23, bachelor, farm labourer, of Croston
Father: Robert Dalton, farmer
Mother: Ann Clarkson
Birthdate: 11 February 1872
Birthplace: Croston, Lancashire, England

 

BRIDE:
Name: Ellen Smith, age 23, spinster, of Croston
Father: Richard Smith, bricksetter
Mother: Margaret Norris
Birthdate: 27 June 1871
Birthplace: Croston, Lancashire, England

 

THEIR WEDDING:
Date: 20 June 1895, by Banns
Place: St. Michael & All Angels Parish Church (C of E)
Location: Croston, Lancashire, England
Priest: W. O. Assheton, Curate
Witnesses: William Singleton & Hannah Smith

 

THEIR CHILDREN: (unknown)

 

DEATHS:
Ellen Dalton (Mrs) [25 yrs] Died: 23 Aug 1896
Thomas Dalton [55 yrs] Died: 29 Apr 1927

 

NOTE:
1: Ellen was buried on 26 August 1896 in the churchyard at Croston Parish Church. Thomas evidently remarried some time later and is buried in a separate grave with his second wife:
2: "In loving Memory of Ellen, wife of Thomas Dalton, who died 23rd August 1896, aged 25 years. Also, Henry, Alice, and William Henry, children of Richard & Margaret Smith, who died in infancy."
3: "In loving Memory of Thomas Dalton, who died 29th April 1927, aged 55 years. A dearly loved Husband. Also, Mary Hannah, who died 5th November 1943, aged 71 years. At Rest."
4: The above information is taken from marriage records held at the Lancashire Record Office and from headstone inscriptions at Croston Parish Church.

 


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