The Family of John and Jane Ascroft: Burial Records

MONUMENT INSCRIPTIONS:

"In loving Memory of John Ascroft died 15th September 1905 aged 62 years.
Also, his Wife Jane Ascroft died 18th February 1909 aged 6l years.
Also, Catherine their Daughter died 28th September 1905 aged 32 years,
(side) Jane Adelaide, Granddaughter died 22nd April 1953 aged 57 years."

[Buried in the churchyard at St Michael and All Angel's Church, Croston]

BURIAL RECORDS:

No. 1381	John Ascroft, of Croston, age 62 years, was buried on 19 September 1905 by A.G. Rawstorne, Rector

No. 1484:	Jane Ascroft, of Croston, age 57 years, was buried on 20 February 1909 by Oswald Master, Rector

NOTES:
1:	The monument inscription is a bit misleading. Because it doesn't mention their daughter Catherine's married name it could lead one to believe that she died unmarried. Similarly, because it doesn't give their granddaughter's full name you could be forgiven for thinking that Jane Adelaide's surname was Ascroft when it was actually Baker. Even more confusing is that the inscription doesn't mention that Catherine isn't actually buried in Croston. She is buried in the churchyard of St Mary's Church in Penwortham.
2:	The above information is taken from the headstone and from the Burial Records for St Michael and All Angel's Church held at the Lancashire Archives in Preston.