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« on: Sunday 08 March 09 11:36 GMT (UK) »
Benjamin STEAD was born Hopton, Mirfield in 1811 ( from censuses). According to IGI he was baptised in Mirfield 17 Mar 1811.
I can't find him ( for certain) on the 1851 census BUT on the 1861 census and beyond, he is married to Sarah Ann ( born Bristol, Gloucestershire) and has children - Agnes born 1851 Thornhill, Elizabeth Ann born 1855 Thornhill, Hannah born 1857 Thornhill, Asa born 1859 Thornhill and Alice born 1862 Thornhill. The 3 eldest's baptisms are on the IGI.
What I would really like to know is his wife's Maiden Name, as there are several marriages on Free BMD which might be correct.
Has anyone got access to the Thornhill PRS - could they, please, check for possible baptisms for the children, please, to see if the mother's maiden name is mentioned.
A definate marriage would be great too, ofcourse. Benjamin's father was Jonathan Stead ( I think).
Thanks
Norfolkgal