Thanks MA for the response.
I am led to believe that on Roberts mariage cert James his father was deceased.
his occupation Labourer. And one witness was listed as a Margaret Ann Shard.
I can only go on what I have been told.
Robert was married twice once prior to 1912. but this was a short marriage as he was a
widower on his second marriage. And he remarried to a lady called Elizabeth Shard in
St Peters Church Prescot Lancs.(The same name but as far as I know no relation)
23rd Nov 1912.
Thats as far as I seem to get, I cannot find a James Shard who ?? be his father.
mothers name also unknown or place of birth.
? possble Prescot or Bury.
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It is difficult as shard married shard. and finding out who is from which side.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks Ecclecsake 2003