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Lancashire / Re: Shorrocks of Over Darwen
« on: Sunday 09 November 14 00:15 GMT (UK)  »
An inspired bit of research there, Rolnora - that Immison/Emmison/Eminson name does look like the glue that holds it together.  Turns it from mere speculation into  high probability in my book.

I'd certainly not expected such a good result so quickly (if ever) - Richard Sharples' great grandson will be delighted!   Many thanks.

Pete

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Lancashire / Re: Shorrocks of Over Darwen
« on: Saturday 08 November 14 12:40 GMT (UK)  »
A 'John Shorrock, bookeeper' is named on the marriage certificate of Richard Sharples at St James Church, Over Darwen, in 1864, as the father of the groom.

Any clues about this link, or the difference in surnames?  I've been unable to find anything online about the earlier life of John or Richard (except Richard in 1864 was a widowed carter), but would very much like to find out more on behalf of a friend here in in Bristol

Many thanks
Pete

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