Thomas HOLCROFT (gardener) married Ann CLAYTON on 15 Nov 1824 at the Parish Church in Wigan. Ann was born about 1784.

Ann had three illegitimate children prior to her marriage to Thomas HOLCROFT, namely William CLAYTON chr. 1816 Upholland; Mary CLAYTON chr. 1819 Upholland; and Nathan CLAYTON chr. 1823. Nathan was buried 2 May 1826 in Upholland and is identified as the son of Thomas and Ann HOLCROFT.

I found the following baptismal records, which suggest Thomas and Ann HOLCROFT may have had two children following their marriage:
Richard HOLCROFT chr. 1826 Upholland, son of Thomas and ‘Anne’ HOLCROFT, occupation of father: Labourer
Elizabeth HOLCROFT chr. 4 Feb 1827 Upholland, son of Thomas and ‘Anne’ HOLCROFT, occupation of father: Shopkeeper.
As Thomas HOLCROFT is a common name in these parts and the spelling of Ann is different, it is possible this is a different Thomas HOLCROFT.

I would be interested in hearing from anyone who may have information about Thomas HOLCROFT.