Monday, October 20, 2014

Richard and Hannah Wilkinson Hepworth

Richard Hepworth was christened 7 Aug 1785 in Royston, Yorkshire, England, the son of Joseph Hepworth and Martha Eastwood.  Hannah Wilkinson was born 21 Nov 1790 in Flocton, Yorkshire, England, the daughter of Joseph Wilkinson and Sarah Wolfinden.  They were married 26 Dec 1810 in Thornhill, Yorkshire, England, when he was 25 and she was 20.  They had 13 children, 10 of which lived to adulthood, including their 3rd, Joseph Hepworth, born 11 Sep 1816.  Living in Thornhill, and records obtained by research, indicate that he was a coal miner.  Richard died 12 Jun 1856 at the age of 70.  Hannah died 20 Oct 1839 at the age of 48. 


He was baptized by proxy 23 Mar 1880, endowed 24 Mar 1880, sealed to his parents 2 May 1973, and sealed to spouse 27 Nov 1945.  She was baptized by proxy 5 May 1945, endowed 21 Jun 1945, and sealed to parents 27 Apr 1948.

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