Ashcroft name change
After trying to get back past my gr grandfather for some time I have just discovered that he changed his name. He was born JAMES HARDAKER ASHCROFT in Todmorden, Lancashire, England, about 1843. He married ANN JANE GORDON in 1870. His father (as given on the marriage certificate)was JOHN ASHCROFT, a surveyor of Blundellsands, Liverpool.
Have now started researching this family and would appreciate any information.
TIA
Bryon