I am searching for my lost ancestor. His name was Benjamin Binks. He was the son of Robert and Jane Binks. He was born 19 April 1801, Bolton, and Christened 30 Jan 1803 at St. Peter’s in Bolton. His siblings were: William, (married Ellen Lyon, Nancy Johnson, Mary Kendall); Robert, (married Margaret Talbot); Reuben, (married Alice Clegg); John, (married Ann Taylor); Jane, (married Thomas Mercer). There was another sibling, Benjamin Binks, christened 15 Jul 1798 Saint Mary’s in Eccles, - he died 18 Jul 1798, Eccles. Benjamin married Hannah (unknown) in about 1825. They had a daughter, Elizabeth (Christened 18 Jun 1826 St George’s in Bolton). Hannah passed away. According to information from his daughter’s christening, he was an engineer. Benjamin married Elizabeth Ashton 15 Feb 1830, Deane by Bolton Parish. They had 3 sons. John Ashton Binks (born: 19 April 1830, Bolton); Richard (born: Aug 1831, Bolton- died: 1832, buried 9 Mar 1932, St Peter’s, Bolton); Joseph (born: Oct 1834, Bolton- died: 1835, buried: 7 Jun 1835, St. Peter’s, Bolton). Elizabeth Ashton Binks married John Shuttleworth 21 Feb 1841, Ainsworth Christ Church, Bury. The marriage certificate states she was a spinster. I don’t know what happened to Benjamin after 1834-1835. Any information or advice will be appreciated. Abby Rowett