Happy Christmas 2012 to all my blog followers and readers.
I thought I would just have a look and see what family events have taken place on Christmas Eve in the past. I discovered at least three weddings within a seven year period between 1859 and 1866.
Benjamin Gawthrop & Elizabeth Eastwood
Benjamin is my 2nd great grand uncle and he married Elizabeth Eastwood in 1859. According to the record in Ancestry they were both 21 years old. The marriage is registered in Colne, Lancashire. The grooms father was Martin Gawthrop (my 3x great grandfather) and the brides father was Richard Eastwood.
Benjamin and Ann had at least two children – Ann and Benjamin.
Ellen Carradice & Robert Brockbank
Ellen is my 2nd great grand aunt and she married Robert Brockbank in 1864. According to the marriage certificate they were both 24 years old. The marriage took place at Kendal parish church in Westmorland. The grooms father was Samuel Brockbank – a woollen spinner and the brides father was John Carradice (my 3x great grandfather) who was a weaver.
Margaret Dawson & Abel Ellison
Margaret is my 2nd great grand aunt and she married Abel Ellison in 1866. Abel was about 28 years old and Margaret one year younger. The marriage took place at St. Andrew’s church in Kildwick, West Yorkshire. The brides father was Thomas Dawson (my 3x great grandfather).
What a magical time to be getting married. I hope they all had wonderful celebrations.
you don't choose your family 