Joseph Bradshaw - birth record for parents details

[sianone]

Joseph Bradshaw was born on June 24th 1773 in Kettering, according to his military record (1802-1823).  I have been unable to find any birth records for him.  He had a weavers apprenticeship in Corby in 1784, which does seem very young to be an apprentice but he is shown as a weaver on his military record.  After his time in the Militia, he ended up being a Publican in Kempston, Bedfordshire.  I would love to get his parents names so I can move forward (or backwards!)

[rosie99]

Similar post with replies to avoid duplication
https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=804007.

[sianone]

Thanks, Rosie.  Yes, I am trying again.  Thought I would try posting in the Northamptonshire thread this time.  Still trying to find that elusive birth record.

[ColC]

I cannot see a baptism for Joseph in Northamptonshire but there were a number elsewhere.
I came across this baptism some 23 miles from Kettering, the date was so close to his birth I followed it through, it is just a suggestion, there were Bradshaw baptisms at Kettering from 1778 on Freereg, parents Philip & Ann and John & Mary, so there may be a connection to the family below.

Joseph Bradshaw baptised 28 JUN 1773, parents John & Ann - ENDERBY, LEICESTERSHIRE

Other children on family search: Susanna 1775, Jane 1779 died 1779, John 1781,
Thomas 1783 died 1794, Elizabeth 1785 died 1786

Susanna and John junior both married at Enderby and their parents most likely died there but I wondered if Joseph went to live in Kettering at some point?

Colin

[sianone]

Thanks, Colin.  I will look into this.  Like you say there may be a connection with the Kettering Bradshaws and Joseph went to live with them for one reason or another.  I like a good puzzle, but this one is tough!  Thanks again for the info.