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Mayors of Wigan
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Former Mayor of Wigan
Photo: Rev David Long
Photo: Rev David Long
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Item #: 34431
Item #: 34431
In the churchyard of St Andrew's Church, Welsh Frankton, Shropshire lies the grave of Cllr. John l'Anson Cartwright, who was Mayor of Wigan in 1916-17. He came from nearby Ellesmere, and his father built the church - hence his wish to be buried there after his funeral at St Michael's, Swinley.
Comment by: RON HUNT on 21st May 2023 at 19:12
David What a great find... Wiganers get everywhere...
Comment by: Peter Walsh on 22nd May 2023 at 06:39
There is a interesting full page about him in Wigan and Leigh Archives.
Comment by: freddie on 22nd May 2023 at 09:09
such early deaths, thankfully folk live longer these days
Comment by: Donald Underwood on 22nd May 2023 at 20:55
His grandson J Stanley Jones MBE has just died He was a leading figure in the print world, even printing some of the present king's artwork
He was one of a brilliant crop of WGS students taught by Frank Leyland
I'Anson Cartwright was a n Independent councillor for Swinley Ward in his day
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