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Marriage certificate of Alexander Orrell Sanders and Doreen Stretton, St Gabriel's, Hulme, 17 July 1948

Historical date
1948
Category
Form / Sheet
Source
General Register Office (certified copy issued 3 May 2023)
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William Wallworth
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Certified copy of the entry of marriage: Alexander Orrell Sanders, 22, bachelor, spreader of surgical bandage, of 1 Cornbrook Street, Old Trafford, married Doreen Stretton, 19, spinster, packer of surgical plasters, of 5 Cedar Lane, at the parish church of St Gabriel, Hulme, Manchester, on 17 July 1948, by licence, according to the rites of the Church of England. Alex's father is given as Harold Sanders, potman in the asphalt trade; Doreen's as Joseph Herbert Stretton, foundry labourer. Witnesses J. H. Stretton and J. Sanders. Alex's first marriage; the couple had two children before separating. How to cite: Marriage of Alexander Orrell Sanders and Doreen Stretton, 17 July 1948, St Gabriel, Hulme, Manchester registration district, entry 120 (GRO certified copy). Alexandrian Witchcraft Timeline & Archive.

Transcript

CERTIFIED COPY OF AN ENTRY OF MARRIAGE, given at the General Register Office. Application number 13800872-1. 1948. Marriage solemnized at the Parish Church in the Parish of S. Gabriel, Hulme, in the Counties of Manchester & Lancashire. No. 120 When married: July 17, 1948 Name and surname / Age / Condition / Rank or profession / Residence at the time of marriage / Father's name and surname / Rank or profession of father Alexander Orrell Sanders / 22 / Bachelor / Spreader of Surgical bandage / 1 Cornbrook St, Old Trafford / Harold Sanders / Potman in asphalt trade Doreen Stretton / 19 / Spinster / Packer of Surgical Plaisters [sic] / 5 Cedar Ln / Joseph Herbert Stretton / Foundry Labourer Married in the aforesaid Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Church of England by Licence, by me, J. Paul D[---], Rector, Hon. Canon of Manchester. This marriage was solemnized between us: Alexander Orrell Sanders, Doreen Stretton. In the presence of us: J. H. Stretton, J. Sanders. Certified to be a true copy of an entry in the certified copy of a register of Marriages in the Registration District of Manchester. Given at the General Register Office, under the Seal of the said Office, the 3rd day of May 2023. MXJ 664179.

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