Hi Allan
I am still pretty convinced that Henry came from the area, as his marriage to Sarah from the nearby village of Yazor would seem to support this, rather than further away Bodenham (where they ended-up living).
Henry was a Cooper. I understand that this was also the trade of one Thomas Pember, born about 1813, who was also parish clerk at St Nicholas Church, Norton Canon. I wonder if Thomas could have been a brother to Henry? Eccles Green and Norton Canon are mentioned in connection with Thomas - but I cannot now find original reference!
As far as I know, the Pembers were all C of E.
I have posted another request to find out if marriage register entry (Bodenham, Dec 1836) indicates Henry's parish of origin. I think it may be a 'long shot', but could perhaps resolve this question.
I am living in South Africa, so not so able to get to Herefordshire to check the records directly...