Hi Ruth, Many thanks for your reply. I had found some of those records, however, I had also found lots of others and couldn't sort out the wheat from the chaff. But I am inclined to go with Joy's theory on the identity of Sarah SUTTON. Thanks again Christine -----Original Message----- From: Ruth Genda Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 11:13 AM To: cheshire@rootsweb.com ; christinebenson313@btinternet.com Subject: Sarah SUTTON m 1843 father James GOODWIN >From FMP: James SUTTON, farmer of Macclesfield Forest m Sarah HANDFORD of Rainow 19 Feb 1817 Sarah SUTTON d of James and Sarah SUTTON of Macclesfield Forest, farmer bap 8 Apr 1821 Sarah SUTTON m Josiah WHITTAKER (Sarah's father named as James GOODWIN) 20 Aug 1843 Sarah WHITTAKER of Sutton d/o Josiah & Sarah WHITTAKER bap Oct 1847 (Josiah's occupation F...y Trimmer) Sarah WHITTAKER of Sutton died 20 Apr, bur 23 Apr 1848 Wincle Chapelry Sarah WHITTAKER of Sutton died 24 Jun, bur 28 Jun 1848 aged 1 Wincle Chapelry All appears perfectly legitimate. I suggest Vicar simply made an error/got his wires crossed/had a senior moment. Ruth