James Paley Webster is my 1st cousin 2x removed. His parents are Matthew Webster and Betsy Paley. Our common ancestors are James Paley and Mary Ann Spink – my 2x great grandparents.
James was born 16 April 1903 at Hawkswick, near Settle in Yorkshire.
On 28 March 1933 James married Mary Slinger at Gisburn Parish Church, Lancashire. The wedding was announced in the Clitheroe Advertiser and Times on Friday 31 March 1933 (image from http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk).
WEBSTER – SLINGER
The wedding took place at Gisburn Parish Church, on Tuesday afternoon, of Mr. James P. Webster, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Webster, of Wytha Farm, Rimington, and Miss Mary Slinger, the youngest daughter of the late Mr. E. H. and Mrs. Slinger, of Lower Gills Farm, Rimington. The service was conducted by the Rev. J. Heslop, Vicar of Gisburn. The wedding was of a very quiet nature because of the recent death of Mr. Slinger. The bride, who was given away by Mr. Rycroft, of Rimington, was attired in a dress of ivory satin, with a wreath and veil, and carried a sheaf of lilies. The bridesmaid was Miss Rose Slinger, sister of the bride, who wore a blue floral silk dress with black hat, and carried a bouquet of pink carnations. The best man was Mr. Colin Wiseman, of Manor House, Twiston. A reception was held at Hollins Farm, Rimington. Later, Mr. and Mrs. Webster left for the honeymoon which was being spent at St. Annes. Among the numerous presents was a silver cake basket from members of the Sunday School at Stopper Lane Methodist Church.
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