Record of marriage for Mary Ashcroft and Joseph Wheatley, 21 June 1851. Mary was the second child of William Ashcroft and Hannah Smith. According to census records, she was born about 1827 in Runcorn, Cheshire, England. Joseph was the son of Joseph Wheatley who was deceased at the time of their marriage. Mary's father gave his occupation as auctioneer. The marriage took place at St. George Church, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire. Joseph's occupation was iron dealer. The witnesses were Edward Whitaker and Hannah Ashcroft. Hannah, Mary and Joseph all signed their names.

Source: Parish registers for St. George's Church, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire; Marriages, 1834-1858; FHL MF 1040911, p.133, #265.