FAMILY HISTORY: NORRIS
THE FAMILY OF EDWARD & JANE WHITTLE
MONUMENT INSCRIPTION AND BURIAL RECORDS:
| MONUMENT INSCRIPTION: "In loving Memory of, Hugh Norris, the Son of Edward & Jane Whittle, who died 30th October 1884, aged 2 years. Also James Henry, their Son, who died 16th May 1885, aged 1 years. Also GNR Leo Whittle R.F.A., Son of above, died of wounds on Active Service in France, died 28th September 1918, aged 26 years, interred at Grenvilliers Cemetery. Also, Harry, their Son, who died 7th September 1924, aged 34 years. Also the above Edward Whittle, who died 21st December 1925, aged 69 years. Also, Jane, the beloved Wife, who died 11th February 1926, aged 68 years." And on a small Pot, "In loving Memory of Ronnie" [Buried in the churchyard at Croston Parish Church] |
| BURIAL RECORDS: | ||
| No. 584: | Buried 2 November 1884, Hugh Norris Whittle, of Croston, age 2 years, by Oswald Master, Rector. | |
| No. 607: | Buried 19 May 1885, James Henry Whittle, of Croston, age 1 year, by Oswald Master, Rector. | |
| No. 1911: | Buried 11 September 1924, Harry Whittle, of 26 Town Road, Croston, age 34 years, by S. M. Rawland, Curate. |
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| No. 1946: | Buried 24 December 1925, Edward Whittle, of 26 Town Road, Croston, age 69 years, by A. G. Whalley, Rector. |
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| No. 1950: | Buried 15 February 1926, Jane Whittle, of Town Road, Croston, age 68 years, by A. G. Whalley, Rector. |
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| NOTES: | |
| 1: | The Burial Records held at the Lancashire Record Office end at 1948. |
| 2: | The above information is taken from the headstone inscription at St Michael and All Angel's Church and from the burial records at the Lancashire Record Office. |