The 1872 birth record of "Albert Mellor" is as follows: In February 2008, Ethel M. Brough obtained a copy of the birth certificate of Albert Mellor from England. The birth certificate stated that Albert was born on 15 June 1872 at 4 Brook Street, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, and that his father was "Paul Mellor", an "Engine Tenter", and his mother was "Esther Mellor formerly Booth".
In the 1881 Census, "Albert Mellor" is listed as being 9 years old (born about 1872), born in Royton, Lancashire, and residing with his parents, Paul Mellor (age 34) and Esther (age 34), and siblings, at: 5 Spring Hill Court, Royton, Lancashire, England.
In the 1891 Census, "Albert Mellor" is listed as being 18 years old (born about 1873), born in Royton, Lancashire, England, single and working as a "Cotton Piecer", and residing with his parents, Paul Mellor (age 43) and Esther (age 43), and siblings, at: 7 King Street, Royton, Lancashire, England.
The 1892 marriage of "Albert Mellor" and "Mary Jane Fitton" is listed in the parish register for St. Paul, Royton, Lancashire (FHL Film #1656588, Item #1), which states that the marriage was by Certificate and took place on 10 Nov 1892, and that Albert Mellor was 20 years old (born about 1872), a Bachelor and Minder living at 7 King Street in Royton, and that his father was Paul Mellor, and Engineer; and that Mary Jane Fitton was 20 years old (born about 1872), a Spinster, living at 4 Royley Road, and that her father was John Henry Fitton, a Joiner. The marriage was witnessed by Napoleon Mellor and Emily Greaves.
In the 1901 Census, "Albert Mellor" is listed as being 28 years old (born about 1873), born in Royton, Lancashire, England, married and working as an "Assistant Engineer" in a "Cotton Mill", and residing with his wife, Mary J. (age 28), and their daughter, Hilda C. (age 8), at: 12 Flower Street, Oldham, Lancashire, England.
In the 1911 Census, "Albert Mellor" is listed as being 38 years old (born about 1873), born in Royton, Lancashire, England, married and working as a "Engine Driver" in a "Cotton Mill", and residing with his wife, Mary Jane (age 38), and their two children (Hilda Clarice Mellor--age 18, and Jessie--age 8 months old), at: 5 Scowcroft Lane, Shaw, Compton (in the Borough of Oldham), Lancashire, England.
In the 1921 Census, "Albert Mellor" is listed as being 49 years old (born about 1872), born in Royton, Lancashire, England, married and working as a "Engine driver", and residing with his wife, Mary Jane (age 48), and their daughter, Jessie Mellor (age 10), at: 5 Scowcroft, Shaw, Crompton, Lancashire, England.
In the 1939 England & Wales Register, "Albert Mellor" is listed as being born on 15 June 1872, married and an "Engineer Incapacitated", and residing with his wife, Mary J. (born 4 December 1872), at: 2 Scowcroft Lane, Crompton (in the Borough of Oldham), Lancashire, England.
The 1942 death of "Albert Mellor" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that his death was registered in October-December 1942, in Ashton district, Lancashire, England, and that he died when he was "70" years old (born about 1872).
The 1872 birth record of "Mary Jane Fitton" is as follows: In March 2008, Ethel M. Brough obtained a copy of the birth certificate for Mary Jane Fitton, which stated that Mary Jane was born on 4 December 1872 at 6 Mill Lane, Royton, Lancashire, and that her parents were John Henry Fitton, a Joiner, and "Eliza Fitton formerly Butterworth".
The 1892 marriage of "Albert Mellor" and "Mary Jane Fitton" is listed in the parish register for St. Paul, Royton, Lancashire (FHL Film #1656588, Item #1), which states that the marriage was by Certificate and took place on 10 Nov 1892, and that Albert Mellor was 20 years old (born about 1872), a Bachelor and Minder living at 7 King Street in Royton, and that his father was Paul Mellor, and Engineer; and that Mary Jane Fitton was 20 years old (born about 1872), a Spinster, living at 4 Royley Road, and that her father was John Henry Fitton, a Joiner. The marriage was witnessed by Napoleon Mellor and Emily Greaves.
In the 1901 Census, "Mary J. Mellor" is listed as being 28 years old (born about 1873), born in Royton, Lancashire, married and working as a "Spped Tenter" in "Cotton", and residing with her husband, Albert Mellor (age 28), and their daughter, Hilda C. (age 8), at: 12 Flower Street, Oldham, Lancashire, England.
In the 1911 Census, "Mary Jane Mellor" is listed as being 38 years old (born about 1873), born in Royton, Lancashire, England, married and working as a "House Wife", and residing with her husband, Albert Mellor (age 38), and their two children (Hilda Clarice Mellor--age 18, and Jessie--age 8 months old), at: 5 Scowcroft Lane, Shaw, Compton (in the Borough of Oldham), Lancashire, England.
In the 1921 Census, "Mary Jane Mellor" is listed as being 48 years old (born about 1872), born in Royton, Lancashire, England, married and working in "Household duties", and residing with her husband, Albert Mellor (age 49), and their daughter, Jessie Mellor (age 10), at: 5 Scowcroft, Shaw, Crompton, Lancashire, England.
In the 1939 England & Wales Register, "Mary J. Mellor" is listed as being born on 4 December 1872 , married and "Incapacitated", and residing with her husband, Albert Mellor (born 15 June 1872), at: 2 Scowcroft Lane, Crompton (in the Borough of Oldham), Lancashire, England.
The 1950 death of "Mary J. Mellor" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that her death was registered in April-June 1950 in Prescot district, Lancashire, England, and that she died when she was "78" years old (born about 1872).
Marriage Notes for Albert Mellor and Mary Jane Fitton-399
The 1892 marriage of "Albert Mellor" and "Mary Jane Fitton" is listed in the parish register for St. Paul, Royton, Lancashire (FHL Film #1656588, Item #1), which states that the marriage was by Certificate and took place on 10 Nov 1892, and that Albert Mellor was 20 years old (born about 1872), a Bachelor and Minder living at 7 King Street in Royton, and that his father was Paul Mellor, and Engineer; and that Mary Jane Fitton was 20 years old (born about 1872), a Spinster, living at 4 Royley Road, and that her father was John Henry Fitton, a Joiner. The marriage was witnessed by Napoleon Mellor and Emily Greaves.
The 1910 birth of "Jessie Mellor" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that her birth was registered in July-September 1910 in Oldham district, Lancashire, England, and that her mother's surname was "Fitton".
In the 1911 Census, "Jessie Mellor" (a female) is listed as being "8 months" old (born about August-September 1910--as the 1911 Census was taken on 2 April 1911), born in Royton, Lancashire, England, and residing with her parents, Albert Mellor (age 38) and Mary Jane (age 38), and a sibling, at: 5 Scowcroft Lane, Shaw, Compton (in the Borough of Oldham), Lancashire, England.
In the 1921 Census, "Jessie Mellor" is listed as being 10 years old (born about 1911), born in Royton, Lancashire, England, and residing with her parents, Albert Mellor (age 49) and Mary Jane (age 48), at: 5 Scowcroft, Shaw, Crompton, Lancashire, England.
In February 2008, Ethel M. Brough obtained a copy of the birth certificate of Samuel Mellor from England. The birth certificate stated that Samuel was born on 8 April 1870 in Flake Lane, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, and that his father was "Paul Mellor", an "Engineer", and that his mother was "Esther Mellor formerly Booth".
In the 1881 Census, Samuel Mellor is listed as being about 11 years old (born about 1870), born in Royton, Lancashire, and working as a Cotton Mule Piecer.
In the 1891 Census, Samuel Mellor is listed as being about 20 years old (born about 1871), born in Royton, Lancashire, and working as an Engine Tender.
In the 1901 Census, Samuel Mellor is listed as being about 30 years old (born about 1871), born in Royton, Lancashire, and working as a Stationary Engine Driver.
In the 1921 Census, "Samuel Mellor" is listed as being 51 years and 3 months old (born about April 1870--as the 1921 Census was taken on 19 June 1921), born in Royton, Lancashire, England, married and working as an "Enployer" at the "Landford Friendship Inn", and residing with his wife, Priscilla (age 49 months and 4 months old), and their married daughter, Annie May Clover (age 28 and 2 months old) and Annie's husband, Charles Edgar Clover (age 27 years and 7 months old), at: Friendship Inn, Arundel Street, Glossop, Derbyshire, England.
Margaret Mary Priscilla Lawson
In March 2008, Ethel M. Brough obtained a copy of the birth certificate of Margaret Mary Priscilla Lawson, which stated that she was born on 24 March 1872 in Glan Coed Lodge, Dwygyfylchi, Carnarvon, Wales, and that her father was Thomas Lawson, a Coachman and Domestic Servant, and her mother was "Ann Lawson formerly Sandell".
In the 1901 Census, Margaret M.P. (Mellor) is listed as being about 29 years old (born about 1872) and born in Conway, Carmarthenshire, Wales.
In the 1921 Census, "Priscilla Mellor" is listed as being 49 years and 4 months old (born about March 1872--as the 1921 Census was taken on 19 June 1921), born in Dwygyfylchi, North Wales, married and working at "Home Duties", and residing with her husband, Samuel Mellor (age 51years and 3 months old), and their married daughter, Annie May Clover (age 28 and 2 months old) and Annie's husband, Charles Edgar Clover (age 27 years and 7 months old), at: Friendship Inn, Arundel Street, Glossop, Derbyshire, England.
Marriage Notes for Samuel Mellor and Margaret Mary Priscilla Lawson-400
In March 2008, Ethel M. Brough obtained a copy of the marriage certificate of Samuel Mellor and Margaret Mary Priscilla Lawson from England, which stated that they were married by Banns on 5 November 1892 at St. Luke, Chadderton, Lancashire, England, and that Samuel Mellor was 22 years old (born about 1870), a Bachelor and Engine Driver, residing at 7 King Street, Royton, and that his father was Paul Mellor, an Engine Driver; and that Margaret Mary Priscilla Lawson was 20 years old (born about 1872), a Spinster, residing at 763 Middleton Road, and that her father was Thomas Lawson, a Saw Sharpener. The marriage was witnessed by Albert Mellor and Lawrence Lawson.
The 1896 birth of "Harold Mellor" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that his birth was registered in April-June 1896 in Oldham district, Lancashire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Lawson".
the 1896 christening of "Harold Mellor" is listed in FindMyPast, which states that he was christened in 22 December 1896 at St. Matthew church in Chadderton, Lancashire, England, and that his parents were "Samuel Mellor" and "Priscilla".
The 1896 death of "Harold Mellor" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that his death was registered in October-December 1896 in Oldham district, Lancashire, England, and that he died when he was "0" years old--or under the age of one year old.
The 1896 birth, death and burial of "Harold Mellor" is listed in the Chadderton Burial Records in FamilySearch, which states that he was born in 1896, died on 23 December 1896, and was buried on 28 December 1896 in the Chadderton Cemetery in Oldham, Lancashire, England.
The 1894 birth of "Charles Edgar Clover" is listed in the GRO Index, which states that his birth was registered in January-March 1894 in Oldham district, Lancashire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Seville". Also, in the 1921 Census, "Charles Edgar Clover" is listed as being 27 years and 7 months old (born about December 1893--as the 1921 Census was taken on 19 June 1921), born in Oldham, Lancashire, England, married working as a "Clerk General", and residing with his wife, Annie May Clover (age 28 years and 2 months old), in the home of Annie's parents, Samuel Mellor (51 years and 3 months old) and Priscilla (age 49 months and 4 months old), at: Friendship Inn, Arundel Street, Glossop, Derbyshire, England.
The 1916 marriage of "Charles E. Glover" and "Annie M. Mellor" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in October-December 1916 in Oldham district, Lancashire, England.
In the 1921 Census, "Charles Edgar Clover" is listed as being 27 years and 7 months old (born about December 1893--as the 1921 Census was taken on 19 June 1921), born in Oldham, Lancashire, England, married working as a "Clerk General", and residing with his wife, Annie May Clover (age 28 years and 2 months old), in the home of Annie's parents, Samuel Mellor (51 years and 3 months old) and Priscilla (age 49 months and 4 months old), at: Friendship Inn, Arundel Street, Glossop, Derbyshire, England.
The 1929 death of "Charles Edgar Clover" is listed in the England & Wales National Probate Calendar (via Ancestry.com), which states that he was of "154 Ashton New-road Beswick, Manchester" and that he died on 13 April 1929 "at the Royal Infirmary [in] Manchester" and that his Administration took place on 30 April "to Annie Clover widow. Effects £125 13s. 3d." Also, the 1929 death of "Charles Edgar Clover" is listed in the online GRO Index, which states that his death was registered in April-June 1929 in Manchester South district, Lancashire, England, and that he died when he was "35" years old (born about 1894).
The 1893 birth of "Annie May Mellor" is as follows: In March 2008, Ethel M. Brough obtained a copy of the birth certificate of Annie May Mellor from England, which stated that she was born on 24 April 1893 at 5 Springhill Court, Royton, Lancashire, England, and that her father was "Samuel Mellor" a "Cotton Mill Engine Driver", and her mother was "Margaret Mary Priscilla Mellor formerly Lawson".
In the 1901 Census, "Annie M. Mellor" is listed as being 7 years old (born about 1894), born in Royton, Lancashire, England, and residing with her parents, Samuel Mellor (age 30) and Margaret M. P. Mellor (age 29), at: 119 Ripponden Road, Oldham, Lancashire, England.
In the 1911 Census, "Annie May Mellor" is listed as being 17 years old (born about 1894), born in Royton, Lancashirfe, England, single and working as a "Weaver", and residing in the home of her parents, Samuel Mellor (age 40) and Priscilla (age 39), at: 13 Ryeburne Street, Greenacres, Oldham, Lancashire, England.
The 1916 marriage of "Charles E. Glover" and "Annie M. Mellor" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in October-December 1916 in Oldham district, Lancashire, England.
In the 1921 Census, "Annie May Clover" is listed as being 28 years and 2 months old (born about April 1893--as the 1921 Census was taken on 19 June 1921), born in Royton, Lancashire, England, married and "Assisting [her] Father in [his] business" at Landford Friendship Inn, and residing with her husband, Charles Edgar Clover (age 27 years and 7 months old), in the home of her parents, Samuel Mellor (51 years and 3 months old) and Priscilla (age 49 months and 4 months old), at: Friendship Inn, Arundel Street, Glossop, Derbyshire, England.
The 1955 death of "Annie May Clover" is listed in the England & Wales National Probate Calendar (via Ancestry.com), which states that she was a "Widow" of "286 Norbreck-road, Little Bispham, Lancashire" and that she died on 16 February 1955 "at Dr. Kershaws Cottage Hospital" on Turf-lane in Royton, Lancashire, England, that her estate was valued at "£3095 14s 11d" and probated on 23 April 1955 in London, England, "to John William Clover [a] commercial traveller." Also, the 1955 death of "Annie M. Clover" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that her death was registered in January-March 1955 in Middleton district, Lancashire, England, and that she died when she was "61" years old (born about 1894).
Marriage Notes for Charles Edgar Clover and Annie May Mellor-401
The 1916 marriage of "Charles E. Glover" and "Annie M. Mellor" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in October-December 1916 in Oldham district, Lancashire, England.
The 1891 birth of "John Etchells" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that his birth was registered in January-March 1891 in Oldham district, Lancashire, England, and that his mother's surname was "Whitehead". Also, in the 1921 Census, "John Etchells" is listed as being 30 years and 6 months old (born about December 1890 or January 1891--as the 1921 Census was taken on 19 June 1921), born in Oldham, Lancashire, England, married and working as a "Stripper & Grinder Cotton" at "Cape Mill Spinning Co Cotton Spinning Shaw", and residing with his wife, Hilda Clara (age 28 years and 3 months old), and their daughter, Irene (age 4 and 1/2 months old), at: 117 Beal Lane, Shaw, Crompton, Lancashire, England. In addition, in the 1939 England and Wales National Register (via Ancestry.com), "John Etchells" is listed as being born on 30 December 1891--which year is wrong and probably should have been recorded as 1890 as the GRO Index lists his birth as being recorded in January-March 1891, married and working as a "Stripper & Grinder" in a "Cotton Shg Mill", and residing with his wife, Hildas C. (born 25 November 1893--which month is wrong as her birth certificate states she was born on 25 March 1893), and their daughter, Irene Etchells (later Wood, born 12 February 1921), at: 6 Brunswick Street, East Crompton, Lancashire, England.
The 1918 marriage record of "John Etchells" and"Hilda Clarice Mellor" is as follows: In March 2008, Ethel M. Brough obtained a copy of the marriage certificate of John Etchells and Hilda Clarice Mellor from England, which stated that they were married by License on 18 December 1918 in the Wesleyan Chapel on Rochdale Road, Crompton, Lancashire, England; that John Etchells was 27 years old (born about 1891), a Batchelor and Stripper and Grinder [at a] Cotton Mill, residing at 117 Beal Lane, Crompton, and that his father was William Henry Etchells, deceased; and that Hilda Claris Mellor was 24 years old (born about 1894), a Spinster and Cotton Frame Tenter, residing at 5 Scowcroft Lane, Cowlishaw, Crompton, and that her father was Albert Mellor, an Engineer. The marriage was witnessed by Fred Whitehead and Susannah Whitehead. Also, the 1918 marriage of John Etchells and Hilda C. Mellor is listed in the online FreeBMD and Lancashire BMD.
In the 1921 Census, "John Etchells" is listed as being 30 years and 6 months old (born about December 1890 or January 1891--as the 1921 Census was taken on 19 June 1921), born in Oldham, Lancashire, England, married and working as a "Stripper & Grinder Cotton" at "Cape Mill Spinning Co Cotton Spinning Shaw", and residing with his wife, Hilda Clara (age 28 years and 3 months old), and their daughter, Irene (age 4 and 1/2 months old), at: 117 Beal Lane, Shaw, Crompton, Lancashire, England.
In the 1939 England and Wales National Register (via Ancestry.com), "John Etchells" is listed as being born on 30 December 1891--which year is wrong and probably should have been recorded as 1890 as the GRO Index lists his birth as being recorded in January-March 1891, married and working as a "Stripper & Grinder" in a "Cotton Shg Mill", and residing with his wife, Hildas C. (born 25 November 1893--which month is wrong as her birth certificate states she was born on 25 March 1893), and their daughter, Irene Etchells (later Wood, born 12 February 1921), at: 6 Brunswick Street, East Crompton, Lancashire, England.
The 1893 birth record of "Hilda Claris Mellor" is as follows: In March 2007, Ethel M. Brough obtained a copy of the birth certificate of Hilda Claris Mellor from England, which stated that she was born on 25 March 1893 at 4 Royley Road, Royton, Lancashire, England, and that father was "Albert Mellor" a "Self Actor Minder", and her mother was "Mary Jane Mellor formerly Fitton".
In the 1901 Census, "Hilda C. Mellor" is listed as being 8 years old (born about 1893), born in Royton, Lancashire, and residing with her parents, Albert Mellor (age 28) and Mary J. (age 28), at: 12 Flower Street, Oldham, Lancashire, England.
In the 1911 Census, "Hilda Clarice Mellor" is listed as being 18 years old (born about 1893), born in Royton, Lancashire, England, and residing with her parents, Albert Mellor (age 38) and Mary Jane (age 38), and a sibling, at: 5 Scowcroft Lane, Shaw, Compton (in the Borough of Oldham), Lancashire, England.
The 1918 marriage record of "John Etchells" and"Hilda Clarice Mellor" is as follows: In March 2008, Ethel M. Brough obtained a copy of the marriage certificate of John Etchells and Hilda Clarice Mellor from England, which stated that they were married by License on 18 December 1918 in the Wesleyan Chapel on Rochdale Road, Crompton, Lancashire, England; that John Etchells was 27 years old (born about 1891), a Batchelor and Stripper and Grinder [at a] Cotton Mill, residing at 117 Beal Lane, Crompton, and that his father was William Henry Etchells, deceased; and that Hilda Claris Mellor was 24 years old (born about 1894), a Spinster and Cotton Frame Tenter, residing at 5 Scowcroft Lane, Cowlishaw, Crompton, and that her father was Albert Mellor, an Engineer. The marriage was witnessed by Fred Whitehead and Susannah Whitehead. Also, the 1918 marriage of John Etchells and Hilda C. Mellor is listed in the online FreeBMD and Lancashire BMD.
In the 1921 Census, "Hilda Clarice Etchells" is listed as being 28 years and 3 months old (born about March 1893--as the 1921 Census was taken on 19 June 1921), born in Royton, Lancashire, England, married and working in "Household Duties", and residing with her husband, John Etchells (age 30 years and 6 months old), and their daughter, Irene (age 4 and 1/2 months old), at: 117 Beal Lane, Shaw, Crompton, Lancashire, England.
In the 1939 England and Wales National Register (via Ancestry.com), "Hilda C. Etchells" is listed as being born on 25 November 1893--which month is wrong as her birth certificate states she was born on 25 March 1893, married and working in "Unpaid Domestic Duties", and residing with her husband, John Etchells (born 30 December 1891--which year is wrong and probably should have been recorded as 1890 as the GRO Index lists his birth as being recorded in January-March 1891) and their daugher, Irene Etchells (later Wood, born 12 February 1921), at: 6 Brunswick Street, East Crompton, Lancashire, England.
Marriage Notes for John Etchells and Hilda Claris Mellor-402
The 1918 marriage record of "John Etchells" and"Hilda Clarice Mellor" is as follows: In March 2008, Ethel M. Brough obtained a copy of the marriage certificate of John Etchells and Hilda Clarice Mellor from England, which stated that they were married by License on 18 December 1918 in the Wesleyan Chapel on Rochdale Road, Crompton, Lancashire, England; that John Etchells was 27 years old (born about 1891), a Batchelor and Stripper and Grinder [at a] Cotton Mill, residing at 117 Beal Lane, Crompton, and that his father was William Henry Etchells, deceased; and that Hilda Claris Mellor was 24 years old (born about 1894), a Spinster and Cotton Frame Tenter, residing at 5 Scowcroft Lane, Cowlishaw, Crompton, and that her father was Albert Mellor, an Engineer. The marriage was witnessed by Fred Whitehead and Susannah Whitehead. Also, the 1918 marriage of John Etchells and Hilda C. Mellor is listed in the online FreeBMD and Lancashire BMD.
The birth of John Firth Booth is listed in the online FreeBMD.
The christening of John Firth Booth is listed in the parish register for St. Anne's, Saddleworth, Lydgate, Lancashire (FHL Film # 2357950).
The 1943 marriage of "John Firth Booth" and "Marion Wharfe Mellor" is as follows: In March 2008, Ethel M. Brough obtained a copy of the marriage certificate from England of John Firth Booth and Marion Wharfe Mellor . The certificate stated that the marriage was by Banns and took place on 1 June 1943 at St. Barnabas, Calrksfield, Oldham, Lancashire, England, and that John Firth Booth was 33 years old (born about 1910), a Bachelor and Radio Engineer, of Hill End, Springhead, Oldham, and that his father was Raymond Alfred Booth, Retired; and that Marion Wharfe Mellor was 27 years old (born about 1916), a Spinster and Confectioner, of 52 Balfour Street, Oldham, and that her father was Harold Mellor, a Clerk. The marriage was witnessed by William Kenneth Mellor, Margaret Booth Mellor, and Adeline Mabel Booth.
In June 2008, Kathryn Stout provided a photograph of the large gravemarker of John Firth Booth in Lees Cemetery, Oldham, which reads as follows: "In Loving Memory of John Firth Booth, dearly loved husband of Marion Wharfe, and dear father of Gillian, died August 15th 1967 aged 57 years. Also of Adeline Mabel Booth, born May 12th 1915, died April 12th 2000."
An Oldham newspaper account (dated 19 August 1967) of the death of John Firth Booth reads as follows: "Mr. J. F. Booth: The funeral took place on Wednesday of Mr. John Firth Booth (57), who died at his home, 151 St. John Street, Lees. The service was held at St. John's Church, Hey, prior to interment at Lees Cemetery."
The 1916 birth of "Marion Wharfe Mellor" is as follows: In March 2008, Ethel M. Brough obtained a copy of the birth certificate from England for Marion Wharfe Mellor, which stated that Marion was born on 20 January 1916 at 13 Tynwald Street, Oldham, Lancashire, and that her father was Harold Mellor, a Cotton Mule Minder, and her mother was "Clara Mellor formerly Wharfe".
In the 1939 England and Wales Register (via Ancestry.com), "Marion W. Mellor" (later "Booth"), is listed as being born on 20 January 1916, single and working as a "Cake Maker", and residing with her parents, Harold Mellor (born 2 September 1884) and Clara (born 6 October 1883), and a sibling, at: 52 Balfour Street, Oldham, Lancashire, England.
The 1943 marriage of "John Firth Booth" and "Marion Wharfe Mellor" is as follows: In March 2008, Ethel M. Brough obtained a copy of the marriage certificate from England of John Firth Booth and Marion Wharfe Mellor . The certificate stated that the marriage was by Banns and took place on 1 June 1943 at St. Barnabas, Calrksfield, Oldham, Lancashire, England, and that John Firth Booth was 33 years old (born about 1910), a Bachelor and Radio Engineer, of Hill End, Springhead, Oldham, and that his father was Raymond Alfred Booth, Retired; and that Marion Wharfe Mellor was 27 years old (born about 1916), a Spinster and Confectioner, of 52 Balfour Street, Oldham, and that her father was Harold Mellor, a Clerk. The marriage was witnessed by William Kenneth Mellor, Margaret Booth Mellor, and Adeline Mabel Booth.
The 1994 death of "Marion Wharfe Booth" is In March 2008, Ethel M. Brough obtained a copy of the death certificate from England for Marion Wharfe Booth, which stated that she died on 3 September 1994 at the Treetops Private Nursing Home in Carthage Street, Oldham, Lancashire; that she died from “Carcinomatosis [and] Adeno Carcinoma”; that she was born on 20 January 1916 in Oldham, Lancashire; that she was a "Confectioner, retired" and the Widow of John Firth Booth, Electronic Engineer, of 28 Stamford Road, Lees, Oldham; and that the informant of her death was "Christopher John Lowe, a Grandson".
The 1994 burial date and place of "Marion Wharfe Mellor Booth" was provided in June 2008 by Kathryn Stout, a professional genealogist living in Lancashire, England, who stated that Marion was buried on 12 September 1994 at Lees Cemetary in Oldham, Lancashire, England.
Marriage Notes for John Firth Booth and Marion Wharfe Mellor-411
The 1943 marriage of "John Firth Booth" and "Marion Wharfe Mellor" is as follows: In March 2008, Ethel M. Brough obtained a copy of the marriage certificate from England of John Firth Booth and Marion Wharfe Mellor . The certificate stated that the marriage was by Banns and took place on 1 June 1943 at St. Barnabas, Calrksfield, Oldham, Lancashire, England, and that John Firth Booth was 33 years old (born about 1910), a Bachelor and Radio Engineer, of Hill End, Springhead, Oldham, and that his father was Raymond Alfred Booth, Retired; and that Marion Wharfe Mellor was 27 years old (born about 1916), a Spinster and Confectioner, of 52 Balfour Street, Oldham, and that her father was Harold Mellor, a Clerk. The marriage was witnessed by William Kenneth Mellor, Margaret Booth Mellor, and Adeline Mabel Booth.
The 1956 marriage of "Lawrence Clark" and"Margaret Booth Mellor" is as follows: In April 2008, Ethel M. Brough obtained a copy of the marriage certificate of Lawrence Clark and Margaret Booth Mellor from England, which was by Banns and took place on 14 April 1956 at St. Barnabas, Clarkesfield, Oldham, Lancashire, and stated that Lawrence Clark was 49 years old (born about 1907), a Widower and Bus Conductor, residing at 7 Leachman Street, Oldham, and that his father was James Clark (deceased), a Commercial Traveller; and that Margaret Booth Mellor was 31 years old (born about 1925), a Spinster and Typist, residing at 5 Richardson Street, Oldham, and that her father was Harold Mellor (deceased), a Clerk. The witnesses to the marriage were Clifford Holdgate and Marian Wharfe Booth (who was Margaret's sister). Note: This couple no children.
The 1924 birth of "Margaret Booth Mellor" is as follows: In April 2008, Ethel M. Brough obtained from England a copy of the birth certificate of Margaret Booth Mellor, which stated that she was born on 13 July 1924 at "13 Tynwald Street, Oldham", Lancashire, England, and that her parents were Harold Mellor, a Cotton Mule Minder, and Clara Mellor "formerly Wharfe".
The 1956 marriage of "Lawrence Clark" and"Margaret Booth Mellor" is as follows: In April 2008, Ethel M. Brough obtained a copy of the marriage certificate of Lawrence Clark and Margaret Booth Mellor from England, which was by Banns and took place on 14 April 1956 at St. Barnabas, Clarkesfield, Oldham, Lancashire, and stated that Lawrence Clark was 49 years old (born about 1907), a Widower and Bus Conductor, residing at 7 Leachman Street, Oldham, and that his father was James Clark (deceased), a Commercial Traveller; and that Margaret Booth Mellor was 31 years old (born about 1925), a Spinster and Typist, residing at 5 Richardson Street, Oldham, and that her father was Harold Mellor (deceased), a Clerk. The witnesses to the marriage were Clifford Holdgate and Marian Wharfe Booth (who was Margaret's sister). Note: This couple no children.
In April 2008, Ethel M. Brough obtained from England a copy of the death certificate of Margaret Booth (Mellor) Clark, which stated that she died of "Subdural Haemotoma" on 17 February 2004 at The Royal Oldham Hospital, in Oldham, Lancashire, England, and that she was the "Widow of Lawrence Clark [a] Bus Conductor (retired)" of "18 Old Mill House, Springhead, Oldham", and that the "Informant" of her death was "Eric Lawrence Clark, a Stepson".
Marriage Notes for Lawrence Clark and Margaret Booth Mellor-415
The 1956 marriage of "Lawrence Clark" and"Margaret Booth Mellor" is as follows: In April 2008, Ethel M. Brough obtained a copy of the marriage certificate of Lawrence Clark and Margaret Booth Mellor from England, which was by Banns and took place on 14 April 1956 at St. Barnabas, Clarkesfield, Oldham, Lancashire, and stated that Lawrence Clark was 49 years old (born about 1907), a Widower and Bus Conductor, residing at 7 Leachman Street, Oldham, and that his father was James Clark (deceased), a Commercial Traveller; and that Margaret Booth Mellor was 31 years old (born about 1925), a Spinster and Typist, residing at 5 Richardson Street, Oldham, and that her father was Harold Mellor (deceased), a Clerk. The witnesses to the marriage were Clifford Holdgate and Marian Wharfe Booth (who was Margaret's sister). Note: This couple no children.
George Virl Osmond was born on 13 October 1917 in Etna, Lincoln, Wyoming, as the third son of Rulon Osmond and Agnes LaVerna Van Noy. George married Olive May Davis in 1944 in Salt Lake City, Utah, and they had nine children. George was a veteran of World War II, and worked in real estate, insurance, and as a postmaster. George and Olive taught their children to sing barbership harmony, and they eventually became known as the famous singing "Osmonds". George died in 2007 and Olive died in 2004. They are both buried in Provo, Utah Co., Utah.
OBITUARY of George Virl Osmond, Deseret News, November 9, 2007:
George Virl Osmond, father and patriarch of one of the world's most esteemed entertainment families, The Osmonds, passed away peacefully of natural causes the morning of November 6, 2007, at his home in Provo, Utah. He was 90 years old.The father of nine children, Virl, Tom, Alan, Wayne, Merrill, Jay, Donny, Marie and Jimmy. George Osmond was born on October 13, 1917, in Star Valley, Wyoming. He liked to be known as "The Wyoming Cowboy," never forgetting his western roots. A devout Mormon, Osmond served two missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, one in the state of Hawaii and one in the United Kingdom. Osmond was also a respected veteran of World War II. He met and married Olive Davis on Dec. 1, 1944, in the Salt Lake City Temple. As he and Olive began their life together, George worked in real estate, sold insurance and worked as a postmaster for the city of Ogden. Little did he know that from such humble beginnings, what would become one of the world's most renowned musical families. George Osmond loved to sing, and taught his children to sing barbershop harmony. It wasn't long before the community and public took notice of the talented kids and they started performing at church functions and at local civic events. Managing his talented sons, George arranged for them to perform at Disneyland in California, where they caught the eye and were mentioned by Walt Disney himself. History was made when the Osmonds were offered a chance to audition for Andy Williams, an opportunity which would forever change their lives. Living for his childrens' success, George gave up his life and work in Utah and he and his wife Olive soon moved the family to California when it looked as though entertainment would be the future of their talented family. George believed that family was the most important element in his life and he loved each of his children equally. He believed that families are forever eternal and throughout his life, instilled that faith in each of his children. He loved his only wife Olive intensely, who passed away in 2004. George Osmond lived his life true to his faith and true to his family. He was never heard to say a bad word about anyone and he treated everyone equally and with the utmost respect. He and his wife Olive founded The Osmond Foundation, which would later become the Children's Miracle network, the largest charitable organization of its kind serving children's hospitals worldwide. The Osmonds are of the belief that this should be a time of celebration instead of grief. George Osmond leaves nine children: Virl, Tom, Alan, Wayne, Merrill, Jay, Donny, Marie, and Jimmy, 55 grandchildren, and 48 great-grandchildren. His legacy will forever be remembered.
Olive May Davis was born on 4 May 1925 in Samaria, Oneida, Idaho, as the first child and only daughter of Thomas Martin Davis and Vera Ann Nichols. Olive married George Virl Osmond in 1944 in Salt Lake City, Utah, and they had nine children. George was a veteran of World War II, and worked in real estate, insurance, and as a postmaster. George and Olive taught their children to sing barbership harmony, and they eventually became known as the famous singing "Osmonds". George died in 2007 and Olive died in 2004. They are both buried in Provo, Utah Co., Utah.
Deseret News article on the death of Olive May Davis Osmond, May 10, 2004:
Olive Osmond, matriarch of a Utah family of famous entertainers, was being remembered on Mother's Day for her devotion to her nine children and her millions of "children" throughout the world.
Mrs. Osmond, who had been suffering the effects of numerous strokes over the past 5 1/2 years, died about 4:40 a.m. Sunday at her Provo home, surrounded by family. She had turned 79 on Tuesday.
A spokesman said her family felt relief that she had been released from suffering. "They've been anticipating this, but nothing prepares you for the time, or (for) it to come on Mother's Day," family spokesman Ron Clark said.
Mrs. Osmond's health had declined in recent weeks, and all of her children were able to say their goodbyes. Some were not at her bedside when she passed because they had contractual obligations, but they were en route to Utah Sunday.
Messages from fans throughout the world were posted to Mrs. Osmond's Web site, http://www.oliveosmond.com.
A woman identified as "Cindy" wrote she was sorry for the loss. "I grew up with your family on TV and radio. I felt that I knew you through this media."
Mrs. Osmond was born in Samaria, Idaho, in 1925 to Thomas and Vera Ann Davis. Her father was a school principal, which Clark believes explained why she loved reading all her life.
She moved to Ogden and worked as a secretary at the Adjutant General Depot where she met a young soldier, George V. Osmond, and wrote in her diary, "Today I met someone who's going to mean a lot to me."
They married in 1944. Early in their marriage, she played saxophone in a band that performed at local dances. She later played the sax on television for family Christmas specials, albeit reluctantly. "Her kids (would) say, 'Look, we're producing the shows, you're going on,' " said Clark, who was the executive director of corporate communications for the family for 14 years.
Mrs. Osmond complied because she believed the specials promoted a "positive aspect of family, in this case, a large family," he said.
The Osmonds' first two sons, Virl and Tom, developed degenerative hearing losses that also affected their speech, Clark said. Their subsequent seven children — Alan, Wayne, Merrill, Jay, Donny, Marie and Jimmy — did not develop the same hearing problem and went on to musical fame and fortune.
"She knew the kids wanted to sing. They loved to sing together," Clark said. "It became something they enjoyed so much, she and George put their lives on hold."
In an interview this year, Merrill Osmond said the family originally began entertaining to raise money to send family members on missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The family traveled to Southern California in the early 1960s hoping to break into show biz on "The Lawrence Welk Show." They couldn't get an audition, and the children started to get discouraged.
"Olive said, 'We're not going to sit here and be miserable. Let's go someplace to play and have fun,' " Clark said.
The family went to Disneyland and began alternating songs with a barbershop quartet they ran into on Main Street. Soon, Walt Disney hired them to promote Disney attractions, and the family moved from Ogden to Southern California.
They returned to Ogden when the Disney contract was up but moved back after landing a contract on an Andy Williams television show. They got a contract with MGM Records in 1971.
"And as they say, the rest is history," Clark said.
The Osmond Brothers garnered dozens of platinum and gold albums. "The Donny and Marie Show" ran for four seasons on television in the 1970s.
The family moved back to Utah at the end of 1972 and built a recording studio in Provo, commuting to Los Angeles when necessary.
Mrs. Osmond prioritized the events of the day. She never let herself get down, and the word "cannot" was not in her vocabulary, Clark said. "She handled it very well. She was highly organized. She was so positive." Mrs. Osmond knew music made her children happy. But she also defined success as having strong faith and character.
"She has succeeded. This is a very unified family. And in show business, that does not very often prevail," Clark said.
She wanted other children to be positive, too.
Osmond fan club members received one of two teen magazines: Osmond Spotlight, for residents in the United States, or Spotlight World, for residents in Europe that included Mrs. Osmond's words of positive reinforcement. She wanted to help build young people's self-esteem.
"She wanted to touch their lives. She didn't want to convert them to Mormonism. She just wanted them to be secure with what they were," Clark said.
Today, Virl and Tom are working and taking care of their families. Alan is on a speaking tour promoting values with the World Family Organization. Jimmy owns two theaters in Branson, Mo. Donny is still performing and recording. Marie has a syndicated radio program. Wayne, Merrill and Jay are on tour together.
Mrs. Osmond also is survived by her husband, George, 55 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.In July 2013 the Research Committee of the Osmond Family Organization produced the following "Research Summary" entitled "Olive Davis Osmond: Was Her Middle Name 'May' or 'Mae'?":
Olive was given the name of "Olive May Davis" by her parents, which can be found on her Idaho birth certificate of 4 May 1925. This name was then recorded in the Samaria Idaho Ward Record and other documents of the LDS Church during her childhood.
When Olive was nineteen years old she personally wrote "Olive Mae Davis" on her marriage license of 24 November 1944 in Ogden, Utah. (Olive married George Virl Osmond on 1 December 1944 in Salt Lake City.) Following her marriage, Olive listed her middle name as "Mae" on the birth certificates of her sons Tom (born in 1947) and Alan (born in 1949). She later listed her middle name as "May" on the birth certificates of her children, Donny (born in 1957), Marie (born in 1959) and Jimmy (born in 1963). From the mid-1960's to the late 1990's, Olive usually signed her correspondence and referred to herself as "Olive Davis Osmond", "Olive D. Osmond" or "Olive Osmond"--which names appear on her Utah Driver License, her U.S. Passport, and in multiple family history documents.
When Olive died on 9 May 2004, her husband, George--as the "informant" of her death--listed her name as "Olive May Osmond" on her death certificate.
So, which spelling--"May" or "Mae"--should be used by her descendants? Because Olive used both spellings to identify herself at different times of her life both spellings can appropriately be used by her descendants. However, based on naming patterns, family traditions and the frequency of usage, it is recommended that the name of "Olive May Davis" be used for standardized genealogical and family history purposes.
Thomas Nichols Davis was born on 3 May 1935 in Thatcher, Franklin, Idaho, as the second child and only son of Thomas Martin Davis and Vera Ann Nichols. Tom married Helene Darlene Wall in 1959 in Salt Lake City, Utah, and they had five children. Tom held a Masters Degree in Business and taught business Dixie State College in St. George, Utah, and at the College of Eastern Utah in Price, Utah. Helene is a registered nurse and has worked in a number of clinics and hospitals in Utah County. Tom died in 2001 and is buried in Springville, Utah Co., Utah.
Obituary of Helene Darlene Wall Davis, 1935-2017
(http://www.heraldextra.com/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/helene-darlene-wall-davis/article_405d0995-133c-506e-92b7-8c44feee3d6b.html)Helene Darlene Wall Davis, 82, passed away on November 14, 2017 of causes related to age. She was born on March 12, 1935 to Ernest Vern Wall and Naomi Allred Wall. She married Thomas Nichols Davis on December 18, 1959 in the Salt Lake Temple. Her sweetheart passed away in 2001. She is survived by her five children; Tauni (Ken) Wells, Terri (Mike) Chase, Trina (Steve) Chase, Tracy (Rick) Miller, and Lindsey Davis (Erin); 19 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.
Helene graduated from the University of Utah as a registered nurse and worked in that capacity until she retired. Her service included work as an OB nurse, running with the Springville ambulance team, teaching health care classes at Payson High School, and serving as a school nurse in the Alpine School District. Helene loved music and sang with the Springville Musettes for many years. Next to her love for family, her love for animals exceeded all others. She loved her pets and cherished their companionship.
Helene’s family was the primary focus in her life. Her face lit up every time a family member (especially a grandchild) would stop by for a visit. She has always had a quick wit and friendly smile to all who came in contact with her. The most repeated phrase she uttered was, “I love my family.” We love you too, Mom. She will be sorely missed until we are reunited again.
Our family would like to express our gratitude and love to the kind and loving staff at River Meadows in Alpine. She had a genuine love for all the CNAs who showed her such compassion. A viewing will be held on Friday, November 17, from 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM. The funeral will follow at 11:00 AM. Services will be held at the Alpine Utah West Stake Center, 327 S Long Drive, Alpine, Utah and conducted by Wheeler Mortuary. Interment will be at the Evergreen Cemetery in Springville, Utah.