I'm trying to trace my paternal line further back. I have got back as far as David Lightowlers who was born in Birstall in 1794 and his father was Joseph Lightowlers. Although I'm not certain his father's name is correct or that he was Lightowlers not Lightowler which all descendants including myself are. I'd be very very greatful if someone could help me as I am very keen to trace the line back as far as possible as I have traced 3 lines to the 17th century and earlier! Assuming they always lived in Birstall going back and the parish records are complete and reliable then it should be possible to go back at another hundred years at least!
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Thanks
Emma