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Marriages at King St United Methodist
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Marriages recorded in the Register for 1947 - 1959

Marriage: 16 Aug 1947 King Street United Methodist, Wigan, Lancs.
Frederick Walsh - 33 Years, Wages Clerk, Bachelor, 25 Woodfield St., Aspull
Irene Hope Foote - 26 years, Shorthand Typist, Spinster, 5 Manor St., Pemberton, Wigan
    Groom's Father: William Walsh, (Deceased), Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: Albert James Foote, Locomotive Driver
    Witness: A. J. Foote; J. Green
    Married by Certificate by: Charles Horace Maddox Authorised Person for the said building
    Register: Marriages 1947 - 1959, Page 1, Entry 1
    Source: Original register
 
Marriage: 27 Sep 1947 King Street United Methodist, Wigan, Lancs.
Wilfred George Keen - 28 years, Clerk (War Damage Commission), Divorced, 257A Ewell Rd., Surbiton
Hilda Taylor - 24 years, Clerk (Cooperative Society), Spinster, 66 Warrington Lane, Wigan
    Groom's Father: Bertram George Keen, Civil Servant
    Bride's Father: John Taylor, Insurance Agent
    Witness: Ivy Taylor; Ch. L. Court?
    Married by Certificate by: Charles Horace Maddox Authorised Person for the said building
    Notes: [Groom's condition stated to be 'Formerly the husband of Annie Keen formerly
           Woodward, spinster, from whom he obtained a divorce']
    Register: Marriages 1947 - 1959, Page 1, Entry 2
    Source: Original register
 
Marriage: 28 Feb 1948 King Street United Methodist, Wigan, Lancs.
Frank Peters - 29 years, General Labourer, Bachelor, 30 Prescott St., Wigan
Jane Beck - 33 years, Switch Assembler (Electrical Works), Spinster, 216 Gidlow Lane, Wigan
    Groom's Father: Frederick Peters, Retired miner
    Bride's Father: Peter Beck, Miner
    Witness: Joseph Corrigan; Alice Laithwaite
    Married by Certificate by: Charles Horace Maddox Authorised Person for the said building
    Register: Marriages 1947 - 1959, Page 2, Entry 3
    Source: Original register
 
Marriage: 14 Aug 1948 King Street United Methodist, Wigan, Lancs.
Donald James Kay - 22 years, Mining Surveyor, Bachelor, 96 Wetherwood Rd, Wombwell
Jean Whiteside - 20 years, Comptometer Operator, Spinster, 17 Beech Hall St., Wigan
    Groom's Father: William Kay, Retired coal merchant
    Bride's Father: Harry Whiteside, Post Office Engineer
    Witness: H. Whiteside; Wm. Kay
    Married by Certificate by: H White Minister and Charles Horace Maddox Authorised Person for the said building
    Register: Marriages 1947 - 1959, Page 2, Entry 4
    Source: Original register
 
Marriage: 16 Apr 1949 King Street United Methodist, Wigan, Lancs.
Paul Baumann - 34 years, Farm Labourer, Divorced, Moss Side Cottage, Cuerdley
Ivy Taylor - 32 years, Assistant in Day Nursery, Spinster, 66 Warrington Lane, Wigan
    Groom's Father: Paul Baumann, (Deceased)
    Bride's Father: John Taylor, Insurance Agent
    Witness: Hilda Keen; Arthur Ward Bayley
    Married by Certificate by: Charles Horace Maddox Authorised Person for the said building
    Notes: [Groom's condition stated to be 'Formerly the husband of Elizabeth Baumann
           formerly Demmfer, spinster, from whom he obtained a divorce']
    Register: Marriages 1947 - 1959, Page 3, Entry 5
    Source: Original register
 
Marriage: 28 May 1949 King Street United Methodist, Wigan, Lancs.
Arthur Fisher - 26 years, Engineering Turner, Bachelor, 397 Poolstock Lane, Pemberton
Lily Marsh - 25 years, State Enrolled assistant Nurse, Spinster, 2 Hawkley Avenue, Goose Green, Pemberton
    Groom's Father: Henry Fisher, (Deceased)
    Bride's Father: Thomas Marsh, (Deceased)
    Witness: W. Marsh; W. M. Marsh
    Married by Certificate by: Charles Horace Maddox Authorised Person for the said building
    Register: Marriages 1947 - 1959, Page 3, Entry 6
    Source: Original register
 
Marriage: 26 Nov 1949 King Street United Methodist, Wigan, Lancs.
David John Smith - 30 years, 7665164 Corporal R.A.P.C . (Regular), Bachelor, 49 Brookhouse Street, Wigan
Margaret Doreen Pimbley - 21 years, Clerk (Inland Revenue), Spinster, 110 Barnsley Street, Wigan
    Groom's Father: John Smith, Retired
    Bride's Father: George Pimbley, Civil Servant
    Witness: S. H. Thomas; D. ? W. Rowlands
    Married by Certificate by: Irving Scott, B.A. B.D. Authorised Person for the said building
    Register: Marriages 1947 - 1959, Page 4, Entry 7
    Source: Original register
 
Marriage: 10 Dec 1949 King Street United Methodist, Wigan, Lancs.
Percy Roberts - 27 years, Life Insurance Agent, Bachelor, 6 Goldenways, Wigan
Joan Fortune - 25 years, Assistant Teacher (Primary School), Spinster, 177 Wigan Lane Wigan
    Groom's Father: Pierce Roberts, (Deceased), Baptist Minister
    Bride's Father: Harold Fortune, Wholesale Confectioner
    Witness: S. H. Cawell; G. Cawell
    Married by Certificate by: Irving Scott, B.A. B.D. Authorised Person for the said building
    Register: Marriages 1947 - 1959, Page 4, Entry 8
    Source: Original register
 
Marriage: 24 Dec 1949 King Street United Methodist, Wigan, Lancs.
Jack Jolley - 30 years, Cotton Operative (Beam Gaiter), Divorced, 94 Platt Lane Hindley
Winifred Johanna Whittle - 25 years, Tailor's Machinist, Spinster, 58 Hey Street Wigan
    Groom's Father: Benjamin Jolley, Retired
    Bride's Father: Joseph Aloysius Whittle, Labourer
    Witness: Hilda May Thorpe; Thomas Hurst
    Married by Certificate by: Irving Scott, B.A. B.D. Authorised Person for the said building
    Notes: [Groom's condition stated to be 'Formerly the husband of Annie Earl otherwise
           Jolley formerly Williams, spinster, from whom he obtained a divorce']
    Register: Marriages 1947 - 1959, Page 5, Entry 9
    Source: Original register
 
Marriage: 25 Mar 1950 King Street United Methodist, Wigan, Lancs.
William Hart - 26 years, Lorry Driver (Timber Merchants), Bachelor, 15 Hilton Street Ince
Doris Hodges - 31 years, Machine Accounting Operator (Naval Storage Depot), Spinster, 22 Closebrook Road, Pemberton
    Groom's Father: William Hart, Retired
    Bride's Father: Thomas Hodges, Labourer (Cotton Mill)
    Witness: Thomas Hart; Lilian Hodges
    Married by Certificate by: Irving Scott, B.A. B.D. Authorised Person for the said building
    Register: Marriages 1947 - 1959, Page 5, Entry 10
    Source: Original register
 
Marriage: 5 Aug 1950 King Street United Methodist, Wigan, Lancs.
Richard Graham Boardman - 26 years, Assistant Teacher (Primary School), Bachelor, 21 St Malo Road, Wigan
Margaret Edah Butterworth - 25 years, Assistant Teacher (Primary School), Spinster, 1 Ludovic Terrace, Wigan
    Groom's Father: Richard Ingram Boardman, Foreman Pattern Maker
    Bride's Father: James Butterworth, Borough Treasurer Wigan C.B.
    Witness: Mary Renshaw Butterworth; Kenneth Brown
    Married by Certificate by: Irving Scott, B.A. B.D. Authorised Person for the said building
    Register: Marriages 1947 - 1959, Page 6, Entry 11
    Source: Original register
 
Marriage: 6 Dec 1950 King Street United Methodist, Wigan, Lancs.
Fred Sixsmith - 28 years, Warehouse Chargehand (Linoleum Works), Bachelor, 2 Roby Mill Upholland
Annie Wilson - 32 years, Sub Postmistress, Spinster, 25 Mesnes Road, Wigan
    Groom's Father: Richard Sixsmith, Machine hand (Linoleum Works)
    Bride's Father: Richard Wilson
    Witness: Betty Sixsmith; David Boyes
    Married by Certificate by: Irving Scott, B.A. B.D. Authorised Person for the said building
    Notes: [Margin note 'For correct entry see duplicate register from which all copies
           should be made']
    Register: Marriages 1947 - 1959, Page 6, Entry 12
    Source: Original register
 
Marriage: 26 Mar 1951 King Street United Methodist, Wigan, Lancs.
John Darbyshire Tustin - 23 years, Joiner (Building Contractors), Bachelor, 127 Ince Green Lane, Ince
Eileen Rogers - 21 years, Copy-Typist (Multiple Stores), Spinster, 18 Turner Street Wigan
    Groom's Father: John Tustin, Labourer (Steel Works)
    Bride's Father: George Abraham Rogers, Porter (Social Welfare Home)
    Witness: Ronald Calderbank; Annie Nicholson
    Married by Certificate by: Irving Scott, B.A. B.D. Authorised Person for the said building
    Register: Marriages 1947 - 1959, Page 7, Entry 13
    Source: Original register
 
Marriage: 28 Jul 1951 King Street United Methodist, Wigan, Lancs.
Ronald Lord - 27 years, Weaver in Silk Mill, Bachelor, 39 Brackley Street, Goose Green, Pemberton
Annie Winstanley - 23 years, Shop Assistant (Grocers), Spinster, 502 Warrington Road Goose Green Pemberton
    Groom's Father: Joseph Lord, Deceased
    Bride's Father: John Winstanley, Road Haulage Contractor
    Witness: Brenda Winstanley; Thomas Winstanley
    Married by Certificate by: Irving Scott, B.A. B.D. Authorised Person for the said building
    Register: Marriages 1947 - 1959, Page 7, Entry 14
    Source: Original register
 
Marriage: 14 Jun 1952 King Street United Methodist, Wigan, Lancs.
John Reginald Harrison - 26 years, Export Clerk (Cotton Mill), Bachelor, 99 Gathurst Lane Shevington
Margaret Santus - 24 years, Clerk (Insurance Office), Spinster, The Mount' Appley Lane Wrightington
    Groom's Father: Job Enoch Harrison, Civil Servant
    Bride's Father: Norman Santus, Motor Body Builder
    Witness: T. Harrison; D. Santus
    Married by Certificate by: Irving Scott, B.A. B.D. Authorised Person for the said building
    Register: Marriages 1947 - 1959, Page 8, Entry 15
    Source: Original register
 
Marriage: 15 Oct 1952 King Street United Methodist, Wigan, Lancs.
Norman Stephen Mills - 30 years, Clerk (Municipal Treasurer's Office), Bachelor, 8 Wilson Avenue Wigan
Mary Joyce Blick - 25 years, Clerk (Motor Taxation Office), Spinster, 189 Woodhouse Lane Wigan
    Groom's Father: Ernest Mills, Salesman (Furniture)
    Bride's Father: Albert Victor Blick, Foreman Engineer (R.O.F.)
    Witness: John M. Bradley; Joyce Edwards; Sheila Blick
    Married by Certificate by: Frederick Tigg Authorised Person for the said church
    Register: Marriages 1947 - 1959, Page 8, Entry 16
    Source: Original register
 
Marriage: 10 Jan 1953 King Street United Methodist, Wigan, Lancs.
Edward Philemon Thomas - 54 years, Tailor (Journeyman), Widower, 63 Broom Road Pemberton
Annie Halsall Gannon - 51 years, Tailoress, Spinster, 19 Prescott Street Wigan
    Groom's Father: Philemon Thomas, Blacksmith (retired)
    Witness: William H. S. Thomas; Jane Barker
    Married by Certificate by: Frederick Tigg Authorised Person for the said church
    Register: Marriages 1947 - 1959, Page 9, Entry 17
    Source: Original register
 
Marriage: 26 Sep 1953 King Street United Methodist, Wigan, Lancs.
William Norgrove Scott - 38 years, Ambulance Driver, Bachelor, 4 Riverside Avenue Whelley, Wigan
Phoebe Green - 34 years, Packer (Patent Medicine Manufacturer), Spinster, 27 Shelmerdine Street Wigan
    Groom's Father: Herbert Scott, deceased
    Bride's Father: Thomas Green, Miner
    Witness: Frank Arnold; Mary Arnold
    Married by Certificate by: Frederick Tigg Authorised Person for the said church
    Register: Marriages 1947 - 1959, Page 9, Entry 18
    Source: Original register
 
Marriage: 24 Apr 1954 King Street United Methodist, Wigan, Lancs.
William Nuttall - 24 years, Fire Insurance Clerk, Bachelor, 5 Fir Grove Wigan
Margaret Edith Davenport - 24 years, Shorthand Typist (Insurance Brokers), Spinster, 48 Springfield Road Wigan
    Groom's Father: Oswald Henry Nuttall, Steelworker
    Bride's Father: Harry Davenport, Warden Boys Club
    Witness: Ronald Foster; Joyce Lowe
    Married by Certificate by: Frederick Tigg Authorised Person for the said church
    Register: Marriages 1947 - 1959, Page 10, Entry 19
    Source: Original register
 
Marriage: 9 Jun 1954 King Street United Methodist, Wigan, Lancs.
Derek Starr - 30 years, Book Seller & Stationer, Bachelor, 22 Sittingbourne Road Wigan
Barbara Maud Santus - 23 years, Shop Assistant (Book Seller & Stationers), Spinster, 42 Wigan Road Standish
    Groom's Father: James Heaton Starr, Book Seller & Stationer
    Bride's Father: Alan Santus, Company Director
    Witness: J. R. Starr; Irene Pollitt
    Married by Certificate by: Frederick Tigg Authorised Person for the said church
    Notes: [Margin note 'For correct entry see duplicate register from which all copies
           should be made']
    Register: Marriages 1947 - 1959, Page 10, Entry 20
    Source: Original register
 
Marriage: 20 Aug 1954 King Street United Methodist, Wigan, Lancs.
Thomas Stanley Hartley - 51 years, Assistant Teacher (Grammar School), Widower, 233 Green Lane Bolton
Dora Pinder Meadows - 45 years, Assistant Teacher (Grammar School), Spinster, 5 Park Road Wigan
    Groom's Father: Thomas Hartley, deceased
    Bride's Father: Thomas Meadows, Journalist
    Witness: Philip Sandbach; Thomas Meadows
    Married by Certificate by: Frederick Tigg Authorised Person for the said church
    Register: Marriages 1947 - 1959, Page 11, Entry 21
    Source: Original register
 
Marriage: 26 Mar 1955 King Street United Methodist, Wigan, Lancs.
George Edward Catherall - 24 years, Motor Mechanic (garage), Bachelor, 34 Pool Street Wigan
Moreen Elizabeth Simm - 23 years, Wages Clerk (garage), Spinster, 170 Hodges Street Wigan
    Groom's Father: Edward Catherall, Coach Cleaner (British Railways)
    Bride's Father: Charles Wallace Simm, deceased
    Witness: John M. Silcock; Sheila M. Seed
    Married by Certificate by: Frederick Tigg Authorised Person for the said church
    Register: Marriages 1947 - 1959, Page 11, Entry 22
    Source: Original register
 
Marriage: 4 Apr 1956 King Street United Methodist, Wigan, Lancs.
Graham Collis Brammer - 23 years, Insurance Agent, Bachelor, 35 Wrightington Street Wigan
Dorothy Moore - 20 years, Clerk/Typist (Funeral Directors), Spinster, 1 Kearsley Street Wigan
    Groom's Father: Wilfrid C. Brammer, Manager (Shoe Shop)
    Bride's Father: George Moore, Medical Attendant
    Witness: Dorothy Railton; Edward Hampson
    Married by Certificate by: Frederick Tigg (Minister) & Sydney A Price Authorised Person for the said church
    Register: Marriages 1947 - 1959, Page 12, Entry 23
    Source: Original register
 
Marriage: 5 May 1956 King Street United Methodist, Wigan, Lancs.
Jack Smith - 25 years, Pharmacist F.P.S. (Wholesale Chemist), Bachelor, 26 Queen Victoria Road Burnley
Kathleen Glover - 26 years, Pharmacist F.P.S. (Retail Chemist), Spinster, 200 Darlington Street East Wigan
    Groom's Father: Frank Smith, Grocer
    Bride's Father: Ralph Glover, Cinema Operator
    Witness: W. S. Desmond; Margaret Smith
    Married by Certificate by: Sydney A Price Authorised Person for the said church
    Register: Marriages 1947 - 1959, Page 12, Entry 24
    Source: Original register
 
Marriage: 21 Jul 1956 King Street United Methodist, Wigan, Lancs.
Andrew Taylor Bamborough - 56 years, Locomotive Engine Driver (British Railways), Divorced, 104 Meldon Terrace Newcastle upon Tyne
Ethel Fisher - 50 years, Cook (Fire Brigade Canteen), Spinster, 1 Tipping Street Wigan
    Groom's Father: Joseph William Bamborough, deceased
    Bride's Father: William Fisher, deceased
    Witness: M. J. T. Robson; J. W. Fisher; W. L. Fisher
    Married by Certificate by: Sydney A Price Authorised Person for the said church
    Register: Marriages 1947 - 1959, Page 13, Entry 25
    Source: Original register
 
Marriage: 20 Oct 1956 King Street United Methodist, Wigan, Lancs.
Leslie Yates - 24 years, Builder's Bricklayer, Bachelor, 17 Red Cat Lane Burscough
Dorothy Jean Santus - 22 years, Child's Nurse, Spinster, The Mount' Appley Lane Wrightington
    Groom's Father: Robert William Yates, Cooper
    Bride's Father: Norman Santus, Retired
    Witness: R. Martland; D. Santus
    Married by Certificate by: Frederick Tigg and Ernest a Baslow? Authorised Person for Standishgate Methodist Church
    Register: Marriages 1947 - 1959, Page 13, Entry 26
    Source: Original register
 
Marriage: 23 Mar 1957 King Street United Methodist, Wigan, Lancs.
Charles Arthur Voce - 28 years, Painter & Decorator (Journeyman), Bachelor, 41 Ellis Street Whelley Wigan
Maureen Alice Pilkington - 22 years, Copy Typist (Engineers), Spinster, 53 Bradshaw Street Whelley Wigan
    Groom's Father: Charles Arthur Voce, (Deceased), Postman
    Bride's Father: Thomas Pilkington, Engineer
    Witness: E. Sumner; Thos. K. Pilkington
    Married by Certificate by: A Pascal Shorter Authorised Person for the said church
    Register: Marriages 1947 - 1959, Page 14, Entry 27
    Source: Original register
 
Marriage: 26 Mar 1958 King Street United Methodist, Wigan, Lancs.
David John Swarbrick - 21 years, Sheet Metal Worker, Bachelor, 12 Ridyard Street Pemberton
Margaret Joan Ball - 22 years, Operator (Telephone Exchange), Spinster, 18 Chapel Lane Wigan
    Groom's Father: John Leonard Swarbrick, Commercial Traveller
    Bride's Father: John Albert Ball, Mayor's Chauffeur
    Witness: J. A. Ball; J. Allan Ball
    Married by Certificate by: A Pascal Shorter Authorised Person for the said church
    Register: Marriages 1947 - 1959, Page 14, Entry 28
    Source: Original register
 
Marriage: 28 Jun 1958 King Street United Methodist, Wigan, Lancs.
Derek John Holland - 23 years, Wholesale Grocer, Bachelor, 19 Milton Grove Wigan
June Prescott - 26 years, Machinist (Raincoat Factory), Spinster, 59 Chestnut Road Whelley Wigan
    Groom's Father: Jack Holland, Wholesale Grocer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Prescott, Ambulance Driver
    Witness: A. J. Santus; P. Smith
    Married by Certificate by: A Pascal Shorter Authorised Person for the said church
    Register: Marriages 1947 - 1959, Page 15, Entry 29
    Source: Original register
 
Marriage: 2 Aug 1958 King Street United Methodist, Wigan, Lancs.
Brian O'Connell - 22 years, Locomotive Fitter (B.R.), Bachelor, 12 Larch Avenue Pemberton
Dorothy Riley - 22 years, Private Secretary (Furnishers), Spinster, 99 Spring Street Wigan
    Groom's Father: John O'Connell, Labourer (Cotton Mill)
    Bride's Father: Joseph Aloysius Riley, Wages Clerk N.C.B.
    Witness: Doreen Roberts; John O'Connell
    Married by Licence by: Terence C Guest Authorised Person for Gidlow Methodist Church Wigan
    Register: Marriages 1947 - 1959, Page 15, Entry 30
    Source: Original register
 
Marriage: 15 Oct 1958 King Street United Methodist, Wigan, Lancs.
John Ward - 39 years, Railway Clerk, Bachelor, 31 Cecil Street Lytham St Annes
Mary Renshaw Butterworth - 30 years, Assistant Teacher (Grammar School), Spinster, 1 Ludovic Terrace, Wigan
    Groom's Father: John Ward, (Deceased), Railway Clerk
    Bride's Father: James Butterworth, Borough Treasurer (Retired)
    Witness: M. E. Renshaw; G. Ward
    Married by Licence by: A Pascal Shorter Authorised Person for the said church
    Register: Marriages 1947 - 1959, Page 16, Entry 31
    Source: Original register
 
Marriage: 30 Mar 1959 King Street United Methodist, Wigan, Lancs.
Brian William Dean - 24 years, Plasterer (Corporation Works Department), Bachelor, 150 Ormskirk Road Newtown Wigan
Marjorie Battersby - 21 years, Examiner (Slipper Works), Spinster, 381 Warrington Road Goose Green Wigan
    Groom's Father: William Dean, Newsagent
    Bride's Father: William Battersby, Grocer
    Witness: G. J. Bennett; W. Battersby
    Married by Certificate by: A Pascal Shorter Authorised Person for the said church
    Register: Marriages 1947 - 1959, Page 16, Entry 32
    Source: Original register
 
Marriage: 23 Nov 1959 King Street United Methodist, Wigan, Lancs.
John Mills - 62 years, Locomotive Driver (British Railways), Widower, 27 Lessingham Avenue Wigan
Nellie Ashurst - 50 years, Widow, 18 Howard Street Wigan
    Groom's Father: John Mills, Deceased
    Bride's Father: Thomas McKenna, deceased
    Witness: Jas. McKenna; Ch. L. McKenna
    Married by Certificate by: A Pascal Shorter Authorised Person for the said church
    Register: Marriages 1947 - 1959, Page 17, Entry 33
    Source: Original register
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