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Thanks for looking up those names.  I'll keep a note of all of them.  The entry for Joseph born 1/2/1810 could be a possiblity though.  Joseph's eldest son was John (I know theres probably hundreds of them!) he could have named him after his father - I might find something out that could tie the names together.  I know Joseph moved from Almondbury to Leeds but I don't know if this was as an adult or with his parents.  I'll look to see if I can find a John and Martha Hinchliffe of the right age on any of the censuses that might give any clues.  Thanks you again for taking the time and trouble to do this both of you!

Elin thank you so much for taking the trouble.  Thomas also worked as a cloth dresser.  I'll send my e-mail address to you.
Tink

Tim, thanks so much for sharing these photos.  I moved to Dewsbury in the early '70's when I was 5 (now live in Ireland) and these bring back so many memories.  I remember the new bus station being built but looking at these pictures I have no idea how so much major work was afforded!  Dewsbury is a bit shabby in parts but there is still so much wonderful Victorian architecture.  One thing though - does anyone know what that old building is next to the Parish church?  It looks kind of like a typical haunted house.  I don't know if it is where the "new" swimming pool now is (i.e. the one they built about 35 years ago).
Tink

I wondered that myself - I'll have to plan a trip to the NLI to look at the parish records.  I hope one of them was Church of Ireland, it would be a bit easier tracing back then. 

Can anyone think of a reason why the same two people might get married twice within a fortnight?
My great great grandparents, Mary Anne Moore and Michael Branagan got married on 27th May 1877 at the Registry Office, Dublin.  Then they married again at St Michaels (not clear writing) on 10th June 1877.  The fathers names and occupations are the same on both certs so I know they are definitely the same two people.  Seems a bit odd.