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Thank you very much for all your efforts folks. I will try the Thomas route first and then the amended surname change.

Once again thank you everybody for all your input.

Married 28-April 1866 at St Michaels Church in the parish of Liverpool, William Whittaker aged 24, Bachelor, profession Book Keeper, Residence (looks like) 32 Handy St, Father Thomas Whittaker, profession Cotton Manufacturer. Martha Clarke aged 25, Spinster, no Profession, Residence 32 Handy St, Fat...

Finally the certificate has arrived from GRO.

The fathers name is defiantly Thomas Whittaker whose occupation appears to be Cotton Manufacturer. Can anyone help me identify this Thomas Whittaker please?

Many thanks in advance

Mick
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I have gone through the piles of paperwork and certificates I have and still cannot see it, so I have ordered another copy from the GRO. When it arrives (or I find the original) I will scan it onto here.

Hi Tina, yes I do have that info but thank you very much for taking the time to reply.

Mary, I cannot put a hand on certificate at the moment but according to my notes I have made,

Occupation: 28 April 1866, Cotton manufacturer (as noted on son's marriage certificate)

Does this help?

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Thank you Katie, A very speedy and most welcome response.

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