FAMILY HISTORY: NORRIS

THE MARRIAGE OF HUGH NORRIS & CATHERINE MOON:

 

GROOM:
Name: Hugh Norris Moon, age 31, bachelor, farmer
Father: Peter Moon, farmer
Mother: Ellen Norris
Birthdate: 13 May 1907
Birthplace: Croston, Lancashire, England

 

BRIDE:
Name: Catherine Almond, age 24, spinster
Father: Thomas Almond, publican
Mother: Jane Tuson
Birthdate: 6 April 1914
Birthplace: Croston, Lancashire, England

 

THEIR WEDDING:
Date: 17 September 1938, after Banns
Place: St Michael and All Angels Parish Church (C of E)
Location: Croston, Lancashire, England
Priest: R.A. Rawstorne, Rector
Witnesses: Mary Tuson, Thomas Moon, John Alty,
Thomas Almond and Thomas Bretherton

 

THEIR CHILDREN: (unknown)

 

DEATHS:
Hugh Norris Moon [79 yrs] Died: 7 Aug 1986
Catherine Moon (Mrs) [77 yrs] Died: 18 Mar 1992

 

MONUMENT INSCRIPTION:

"In loving Memory of Hugh Norris Moon,
who died 7th August 1986, aged 79 years.
Also, Catherine, beloved wife,
who died 18th March 1992, aged 77 years.
Peace, Perfect Peace."
[Buried in the churchyard at St Michael & All Angels Church in Croston, Lancashire]

 

NOTES:
1: At the time of their marriage Hugh lived at Barber's Moor farm and Catherine lived at her father's pub, The Black Horse Hotel, both in Croston.
2: The above information is taken from various records held at the Lancashire Record Office.

 

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