I wonder if anyone is able to help me trace Hannah before her marriage? I am completely stuck! Her husband John Binks I believe was born in Scruton (baptised in 1772 s/o Matthew and Mary) and died in 1854. They settled in West Tanfield and had 8 children: Mary, Ann, Matthew, Elizabeth, Jane, John, William, Hannah. Hannah the mother died in 1821.
Whilst most Hannah Laycocks seem to be baptised in the Keighley/ Kildwick area (and I have ruled out some of these), it seems more likely that she was born nearer to Kirklington and there are three from a closer geographical area. Of these I can rule out two: 1) Hannah d/o John and Rebecca born Fingall parish 18 July 1776; died 17 July 1782 (Quaker records); 2) Hannah d/o William & Hannah born Finghall parish 6 October 1784 married Jeremiah Whalley at Aysgarth 27 August 1806 (Quaker records). Which leaves me Hannah d/o Jonathan Laycock of Thornton ch 29 Dec 1776 at Aysgarth.
Hannah had sisters Alice and Peggy baptised in 1779 and 1782 at Aysgarth d/o Jonathan and Mary. Mother Mary was buried there 9 July 1783 and Jonathan married Mary Robinson (both of Thornton) at Aysgarth on 28 October 1783. I cannot find Jonathan's first marriage and lose track of the family altogether after 1783.
Can anyone shed light on my mystery? I should be grateful for any ideas. Thank you.
