Laynton & Smithurst 1900's Manchester

[Lance Matthews]

Can anyone help me with the birth record of Mary E Smithurst who married Leonard Laynton in 1926 in the district of Salford. Would like to find the parents names of of Mary + any siblings. Could Smithurst be spelt Smethurst, or ?. A registrar wedding ?. Leonard was 24 when he married Mary.

[KGarrad]

What information have you gleaned from the 1921 census (Place of birth?) and the 1939 National Register (Date of Birth).

That would help you find her Birth Registration.
And the 1911 census.

[Lance Matthews]

Thank you. I would think the 1939 census details may be of help, or a copy of the marriage certificate.

[softly softly]

1939 shows husband as married but by himself.

SS

[KGarrad]

There wasn't a census in 1939

That was the 1939 National Register - used by the NHS until the 1990's.
A census is a snapshot of the population on a single specified day.

[softly softly]

Possible son

Births Jun 1932   
Laynton    Leonard    Smethurst    Manchester N    8d   610   

Death

Leonard Laynton
dob 29 May 1932
Jul 1999
Lancaster
Lancashire

3.10.1939 Manchester Evening News: Leonard Laynton of 7 Rectory Gdns Prestwich, will not be respon. for any debts unless pers. contracted after this date Oct 3 1939

SS

[Lance Matthews]

The information you have kindly sent for Leonard Laynton born 1932 is correct. His father was Leonard Laynton. It was his wife's family I was looking for. I had it as Smithurst and would think Mary was born 1900 to 1908. Married Salford district 1926

[softly softly]

1939 Electoral reg does record Leonard and Mary Elizabeth together at 7, Rectory Gdns.

Think you may have to purchase their marriage certificate to ascertain who her father was and his occupation--if recorded.

SS

[Lance Matthews]

Having looked through all the normal options, I am sure I will need to order a copy of their marriage certificate