8. John Matthew (Jack) Harness Mr
Lived at 6 Hemans Place, Travis St, Rochdale at time of marriage. Originally christened Matthew; took name of John at time of marriage. Nickname Jack.
Following extract from "The Roll of the Imperial Yeomanry; Scottish Horse & Lovats Scouts; 2nd Boer War 1899 to 1902" (Compiled by & self published by Kevin J Asplin, 10 Howard Vyse Rd, Larkhill, Salisbury, SP4 8PD);
"John Matthew Harness 23768, Trooper 23rd Company 8th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry. Slight wound, Middleposts, 06/02/02. C O T 01 02 (C= Cape Colony, O= Orange Free State, T= Transvaal; campaign medals).
9. Rose Ellen Harness (nee Lambert) Mrs
Went into service in Rochdale before marriage. Was Rose Ellen Lambert at time of marriage.
14. James Holmes Mr
Also worked at Mr Lawrence's grocery shop, Church St, Ormskirk (see photo).