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Elsie Wardle was a witness to the marriage in Aug 1924 of Leonard Wardle to Lena Margurite Wardle, formerly Green, at the Parish Church of St Peter, Congleton. I want to establish whether Elsie and Leonard were related. Leonard's parents were Frederick Wardle and Sarah Wardle, formerly Mullock. Leonard was born in Aug 1903, living at The Moss, Congleton.
I have a copy of a birth certificate of an Elsie Wardle. The parents were Matthew Wardle and Mary Lavinia Wardle, formerly Bradshaw. Elsie was born in March 1894, living at Bennet Street, Buxton. Incidently, my home town.
Frederick and Matthew could have been brothers and Elsie could have been Leonards cousin. In that case all censuses look-ups are requested, please. A bit detailed, I know, but it all helps to find the right one. It is too much of a coincidence to find a Wardle as a witness to a marriage and have no idea if she was a family member. The only Wardle member left alive is my half-brother, aged 85, and he wants to know who Elsie was on his parents' marriage certificate.
Many thanks for your help,
Bethgem