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Hi, I am looking for information relating to a Mary Metcalfe nee Wilson. From my research so far I have established that she was born in Bolton on 13 Apr 1892. I believe that she married a John R Metcalfe around 1919. She had three children but only two with John Metcalfe. The first was Mary on 23 Mar 1920 (known as Molly) and the second was John R on 10 May 1921 (known as Jack).

My father, Donald, was born on 9 May 1932 in Carlisle, Cumbria and Mary Metcalfe nee Wilson is named on his birth certificate as his mother, living in Beaumont, near Carlisle, Cumbria. There was no father mentioned on his birth certificate but it was not John R Metcalfe.

The 1939 Register shows Mary living with Molly and Jack at 87 Harrowside, Blackpool, which I understand she was operating as a guest house. Mary seems to have had connections with Blackpool as a child which may have led to her return there in the 1930s.

Any information related to Mary, Molly and Jack, particularly after 1939, would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you very much.

Trevor

Possibly marriage?
Marriages Jun 1919 (>99%)
Metcalfe John R Wilson Ashton 8d 1036
Wilson Mary Metcalfe Ashton 8d 1036

???

Given the location

Surname First name(s) Spouse District Vol Page
Marriages Dec 1947 (>99%)
Holden Judith E Metcalf Blackpool 10b 829
Metcalf John R Halden Blackpool 10b 829

Andy

The 1939 image looks to have corrected Mary Snrs dob to 30 Apr 1892. The change might have been dated 2 Oct 52 or 82.

Surname First name(s) Spouse District Vol Page
Marriages Dec 1945 (>99%)
Blakeley Andrew Metcalfe Blackpool 8e 1467
Metcalfe Mary Blakeley Blackpool 8e 1467


and

England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007



Name: Mary Blakeiey
Death Age: 73
>>>>>>>Birth Date: 23 Mar 1920
Registration Date: Oct 1993
Registration district: Swansea
Inferred County: West Glamorgan
Register Number: B102
District and Subdistrict: 8971B
Entry Number: 135


Andy

.??? Death??

JOHN R
Last name METCALFE
Gender Male
Birth day -
Birth month -
Birth year 1922
Age 43
Death quarter 1
Death year 1965
District Fylde
County Lancashire
Volume 10C
Page 332

John Richard Metcalfe of 15 Normoss Ave Blackpool, died 28 Feb 1965. Probate to Ethel Metcalfe, widow. So perhaps not.....unless Judith went by Ethel or the other way round?

Probate


Name: John Richard Metcalfe
Death Date: 28 Feb 1965
Death Place: Blackpool
Probate Date: 5 May 1965
Registry: Lancaster, England


to Ethel Metcalfe widow
16 Normoss Avenue Blackpool

Andy

Order by
Doc True
(purchased) A LARGE gathering at the - 1 - 2 - Congregational School, on Wednesday, enjoyed a concert presented by scholars
A LARGE gathering at the - 1 - 2 - Congregational School, on Wednesday, enjoyed a concert presented by scholars
cherry red dress with brown accessories. Mr. John R. Metcalfe, friend of the groom. was best man. The Rev. J. H. Richmond performed the nuptials. and Mr. A. Lingard was organist. The honeymoon was spent at BlackpooL Weading gifts included a mirror from the
05 December 1947 - Clitheroe Advertiser and Times - Clitheroe, Lancashire, England

Doc True
(purchased) Whitsun Weddings
Whitsun Weddings
attractive wedding was solemnised on Friday last at St. John's Church. Blackpool, between Miss Doris Halstead. only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Halstead, Lyndale. Nuttall-road. Blackpool. and W/O. Arthur Thornber. son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Thornber, 180 Whalley-road
14 June 1946 - Clitheroe Advertiser and Times - Clitheroe, Lancas


Mr John R Metcalfe is mentioned as eing best man at both of these weddings.

?.

1939 Mary states shes a widow.born 30-4.1892.

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First name(s) JOHN R
Last name METCALFE
Gender Male
Birth day -
Birth month -
Birth year 1875
Age 49
Death quarter 2
Death year 1924
District Ashton under Lyne
County Lancashire
Volume 8D
Page 562
Country England
Record set England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007
Category Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records
Subcategory Civil Deaths & Burials
Collections from Great Britain, England
(c) brightsolid online publishing ltd

Dear All, thank you so much for these responses, they do seem to help with piecing the jigsaw puzzle together. It been much appreciated.
Kind Regards,
Trevor :-)