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Yes, I did find this, thank you. It's on my 'to do' list!

I presume this is the mum

1881 https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X3V7-R7X
William Molineaux Head M 21 Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England
Harriet Molineaux Wife F 20 Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England
Harriet Molineaux Daughter F 0 Heath Town, Staffordshire, England
Racel Newell Servant F 13 Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England

Thank you, Londonbelle, much appreciated!

I've found a copy image of William's Marriage to Catherine in 1900 will send you a copy

He walked out on her one day and left her a pauper with a young child. Her older children took her in. She died in 1968 and I'd like to think she was a strong woman too. I appreciate all of your help, thank you

Oh no- Albert abandoned her? What a tough life and a sad story. She must have been a strong woman.

Poor old Rachel, didn't have much luck. Her mother died and her husband abandoned her and her children! Never did find out why though.

Yes, that's where Mary meets Charles- he's from Blackpool.

Yes, thanks everone. I'll be sending off for certificates and hopefully won't be finding any anomalies. Thanks again!

1891 Mary Jane Aston b1867 Bilston, is a servant in Blackpool for Thomas and Mary Jane Wilkinson.

So to recap- William Aston married Rachel E Newell in 1886.

They had at least one daughter, Rachel Ellen Aston, born in 1887.

Rachel's mother was put into an asylum in Staffordshire in 1890, and is shown there on the 1891 census.

Rachel (known as Nellie) is listed with her father and Aston Grandparents in 1891.

In 1894 Rachel's mother is transferred to an asylum in Northampton, where she dies in June 1898.

In 1900 William remarries to widow Catherine Davies (nee Watterson) and has 4 children born in Handsworth.

Meanwhile, Rachel/ Nellie is packed of to Lancashire to live with her Aunt Mary Jane, but has returned to Handsworth by 1910 where she marries Albert Currell.

His second marriage:

name(s) William Aston (Moulder)
Age 35
Birth year 1865
Widower
Marriage year 1900
Marriage date 26 Feb 1900
Marriage place Bushbury, St Mary
Denomination Anglican
Residence Bushbury
Father William Aston (Shingler)
Spouse Catherine Davies
Spouse's age 37
Widow
Spouse's residence Bushbury
Spouse's father James Watterson (Porter)
County Staffordshire
Archive reference D3362/1/11
Page 138
Register type Marriage

And this is William in 1911- he waits until Rachel dies before marrying this lady:

1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription
81 Clarence Road Handsworth Birmingham, Handsworth, Staffordshire, England

William Aston Head Married Male Iron Core Maker 46 1865 Bilston Staffordshire
Catherine Aston Wife Married Female - 48 1863 Saltle Warwickshire
Dorothy Aston Davies Daugh Female Packer Linen Button Warehouse 15 1896 Buckbury
Richard Aston Davies Son Single Male School News Boy 13 1898 Buckbury Staffordshire
James Aston Son - Male School 10 1901 Handsworth Staffordshire
George Aston Son - Male School 8 1903 Handsworth Staffordshire
Hilda Aston Daughter - Female School 6 1905 Handsworth Staffordshire
Edward Aston Son - Male - 3 1908 Handsworth Staffordshire

Married 12 years, 4 children- 4 still living
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Thank you everyone. Witnesses on the Currell marriage certificate are Thomas and Mary Jane Grainger.

Staffordshire marriages Transcription
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First name(s) Mary Jane
Last name Aston
Age 26
Birth year 1867
Marriage year 1893
Marriage date 01 Oct 1893
Marriage place Bilston, St Mary
Denomination Anglican
Residence Bilston
Father's first name(s) William
Father's last name Aston
Spouse's first name(s) Charles
Spouse's last name Morris
Spouse's age 26
Spouse's residence Blackpool
Spouse's father's first name(s) William Henry
Spouse's father's last name Morris
County Staffordshire
Country England
Archive reference D3340/2/2
Page 249
Register type Marriage
Record set Staffordshire marriages
Category Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records
Subcategory Marriages & divorces

And- to top it off, William's brother, Robert G, married Maria. Maria was listed as a witness on William and Rachel's marriage cert. :-)

Nellie is often used in place of Ellen. Also in 1911 Rachel Ellen gives her place of birth as Bilston, which also fits with above 'Nellie'.

Who were the witnesses on Rachel Ellen's marriage to Albert Currell?

This is the same family in 1881:

1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription
48, Gozzard Street, Bilston, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England

William Aston Head Married Male 40 1841 Shingler In Iron Works Bilston, Staffordshire
Sarah Ann Aston Wife Married Female 40 1841 - Bilston, Staffordshire, England
Robert G Aston Son Single Male 19 1862 Butcher Bilston, Staffordshire, England
William Aston Son Single Male 16 1865 Errand Boy Bilston, Staffordshire,
Mary J Aston Daughter Single Female 14 1867 No Occupation Bilston, Staffordshire,
Elis Aston Daughter Single Female 10 1871 Scholar Bilston, Staffordshire, England
James Aston Son Single Male 5 1876 Scholar Bilston, Staffordshire, England
Edith Aston Daughter Single Female 2 1879 Scholar Bilston, Staffordshire, England
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In 1901 Nellie is living with her Aunt Mary J- meaning that Nellie is a child of her brothers- so could be William's daughter:

1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription
26, Cookson Street, Blackpool, Fylde, Lancashire, England

Charles Morris Head Married Male 33 1868 Joiner Blackpool, Lancashire, England
Mary Jane Morris Wife Married Female 33 1868 - Bilston, Staffordshire, England
Charles Aston Morris Son Single Male 7 1894 - Blackpool, Lancashire, England
Edith Nora Morris Daughter Single Female 1 1900 - Blackpool, Lancashire, England
Nellie Aston Niece Single Female 14 1887 - Bilston, Staffordshire, England

I'm wondering about this man- he's listed as a widower, but, it may have been easier that explaining his wife was in a lunatic asylum. The details match the details he gave on his marriage to Rachel Ellen:

1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription
Wolverhampton Street, Bilston, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England

Wm Aston Head Married Male 51 1840 Iron Shingler Bilston, Staffordshire, England
Sarah Ann Aston Wife Married Female 51 1840 - Bilston, Staffordshire, England
Wm Aston Son Widower Male 26 1865 Iron Moulder Bilston, Staffordshire,
James Aston Son Single Male 15 1876 Shop Assistant Bilston, Staffordshire,
Edith Aston Daughter Single Female 12 1879 - Bilston, Staffordshire, England
Flora Aston Daughter - Female 3 1888 - Bilston, Staffordshire, England
Nellie Aston Daughter - Female 4 1887 - Bilston, Staffordshire, England
Willie Aston Grandson - Male 0 1891 - Bilston, Staffordshire, England

Wondered if Nellie was William's daughter Rachel Ellen? Need to look into it a bit more

The William Aston that married Lydia Whitehouse didn't have a daughter called Rachel.