Aston cum Aughton - John Handley marriage - 1780.

[bolttail]

I believe John Handley, born 1756, married at Aston cum Aughton in 1780.

Can some kind person put me out of my misery and tell me who he married and when.

[Br1gau]

Only one possibility at Aston cum Aughton:

John Handley, a farmer, bachelor, and Rebecca Darwent, spinster, both of this parish married after Banns 3 August 1780 in the presence of George Thomson and Benjamin Handley, Farrier? Furrier? or Farmer  Both signed the Register.

Added: the next entry in the Register is for John Darwent, a labourer, and Martha Duckenfield who were married at the same church on 29 August 1780.  John signed, Martha made her mark.

[Br1gau]

Do you have their burials?  Both Aston cum Aughton, All Saints

John Handley of Ulley buried 3 July 1823 aged 67
Rebecca Handley of Ulley buried 19 November 1830 aged 73

[bolttail]

Blimey! That was quick. Many thanks. I shall sleep contentedly tonight.

Interesting. There were several marriages between the Handleys and the Darwents. Another one to add to the list.

Just seen the burials. Gratefully received. I had John's burial but obviously not Rebecca's as I didn't know her identity until a few minutes ago.

I can't thank you enough for all this info.