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Lancashire / Re: Simpson Hill, Bury
« on: Wednesday 16 October 19 23:56 BST (UK) »
Hello!
I hope this is of some assistance to other members and, maybe, responses will also help me in my research.
My father was born at Simpson Hill in August 1921. He was born 'out of wedlock' as it was then known, his mother lived in Moston, Manchester. She was of Catholic upbringing, though whether this is relevant, I am not yet sure. However, it seems in those days it was considered appropriate for single Mum's to 'go away' for a period, and come back with a child? At least that is what happened in my fathers' case. My father's Dad isn't named on the birth-certificate yet my father believes his Dad was unable to marry his Mum because he died from wounds inflicted in WW1 before they could wed.
As mentioned above, I hope this is helpful to other members, and maybe you can help me too with more information!
I hope this is of some assistance to other members and, maybe, responses will also help me in my research.
My father was born at Simpson Hill in August 1921. He was born 'out of wedlock' as it was then known, his mother lived in Moston, Manchester. She was of Catholic upbringing, though whether this is relevant, I am not yet sure. However, it seems in those days it was considered appropriate for single Mum's to 'go away' for a period, and come back with a child? At least that is what happened in my fathers' case. My father's Dad isn't named on the birth-certificate yet my father believes his Dad was unable to marry his Mum because he died from wounds inflicted in WW1 before they could wed.
As mentioned above, I hope this is helpful to other members, and maybe you can help me too with more information!