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Richard Wignall

Male Abt 1882 -


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  • Name Richard Wignall 
    Born Abt Feb 1882  Blackburn Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Gender Male 
    Occupation Gasworks labourer Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I59536  Canal Family 1
    Last Modified 20 Jan 2026 

    Father John Wignall,   b. 27 Sep 1858, Burscough Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Bef 1921  (Age < 62 years) 
    Mother Jane Hesketh,   b. 1857, Ince, Wigan Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Married 20 Dec 1899  St Mary of the Assumption, Turf Moor, Burnley Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Notes 
    • John and Jane lived together, and had at least seven children, for more than 20 years before marrying in 1899 - bachelor age 46, spinster age 45. Abode at marrriage 18 Pickup St, Burnley.
    Family ID F10746  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Catherine Orrell,   b. 1883, Blackburn Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Married 1903  Christ Church, Blackburn Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Last Modified 20 Jan 2026 
    Family ID F19362  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Sources 
    1. [S260077] GRO Online Index.

    2. [S010069] MC.

    3. [S010071] Lancashire BMDs.



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