James Halfhead, Haynes Bedfordshire

[Hemmum]

I wonder if anyone can locate a baptism for a James Halfhead who says on the 1841 and 1851 census that he was born either 1783 or 1785 in Haynes.
There is a Bedford Goal Record for James Halfhead Committed 2 Oct 1841 2 months hard labour for stealing a cask born Haynes living Bedford aged 60 (born 1781) 5ft 2" Brown hair Hazel eyes florid complex, blue mark on upper lip. reads imperfectly. Orderly

I would also be interested in his marriage to an Elizabeth, they had children baptised 1813 onwards St Paul Bedford. I have looked everywere I can without any success.

Thanks in advance for any help.
Regards

[CaroleW]

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Just wondered if father Joseph could be related to your James

[Hemmum]

Yes I have wondered that myself.
James Halfhead s of Joseph and Rebecca bap 29 Dec 1828 Haynes Beds

His father may have been;
Joseph Halfhead of Haynes Beds Committed 29 01 1822 aged 44 (born 1778) to Bedford New house of correction for 1 month hard labour offence stealing wood. Labourer 5 ft 5" Sandy hair, sallow complexion lost two front teeth, Orderly. Bedford Goal Record

Joseph and Rebecca had children bap Haynes 1821-1834.
There is a previous baptism for John Halfhead s of Joseph and Kezia bap 24 May 1819 Haynes Beds

There is also
Joseph Halfhead of Haynes Beds Committed 8 Apr 1811 aged 44 (born 1767) to Bedford Old House of correction for 3 months offence snaring. 5'5" Light Brown Hair, Swarthy complex, Orderly Bedford Goal Record

Joseph Halfhead married Jane Young 11 Aug 1790 at Haynes Beds and had children bap there 1792-1796 but the baptism I need for James Halfhead is around 1785 so before this marriage.

On the IGI there seems to be a gap in Halfhead baptisms between 1763-1790. I do not know if this is because the family were not in Haynes then or if there are missing transcriptions.

[bedfordshire boy]

The transcript doesn't appear to be deficient. There are just no Halfhead entries. Have you considered non-conformity?

[Hemmum]

Hi BB
Thank you for the clarification that the Haynes transcript is OK, that takes away one question.
Yes, considered NC but the only NC Halfheads I have found was John 1815 and Johnathan 1819 s of Thomas and Charlotte and an Elizabeth no parents all Wesleyan in Luton Beds.

Incidentially, James Halfhead 1783 daughter Janet/Jeanette 1817 was the mother-in-law of Betsey Sabey 1845 Bedford d of Ruth Sabey 1818 Keysoe. Those Sabeys get everywhere!!

Thank you for your interest. Any other ideas??