I'm posting this to both the Derbysgen and Chesterfield lists, so apologies in advance to those who receive it twice! I'm looking for the parents of Joan Sterndall/Sterndale, who was baptised in Old Brampton on 26/6/1659. Her father was called John. The IGI shows a John Sterndall of Old Brampton, marrying circa 1658, but does not give any details about the spouse. However, there are also another 6 entries for a John Sterndale / Sterndall, who marries an Ann Garrett on either 1st or 4th December 1655, but the place of marriage is either Youlgreave or Chesterfield. Could anybody with local knowledge tell me if these areas are close enough together to be the same place of marriage, and also if it is likely that the name is common enough in this area at that time for there to be 2 John Sterndales involved, or is it more likely this is one and the same person? Incidentally, the one marrying in 1658 was born circa 1633, and the one marrying in 1655 was born circa 1630, making them both the same age at their marriage. I would be interested in any thoughts on the matter! Jane Watson.