I understand there was a marriage between a Joseph COOK and a Mary CROWE in 1791 recorded in St Mathews Church records in Halifax. I understand that this is likely the old Mather Church. Does anyone have any information about this Joseph's death and if this couple had a Richard born in August 1810. According to the baptism records for my great-great-grandfather Richard COOK, Richard was born in August 1810 and was baptized in Halifax in 1825 at the age of 15. The baptism record indicates that his fateher, Joseph, had died and his mother, Mary, had married a RING. Any answers to the above questions would be greatly appreciated. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Richard Cooke Dead People Collector (Family Historian) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I've gone to look for myself. If I should return before I get back keep me here!! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Life is to short and I've to many hidden ancestors to find!" +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++