Hello listers, Seeking information on the early years of THOMAS PARKINSON (born circa 1813/1814 in Pudsey and died August 1874 in Farsley). On 23 May 1836, he married REBECCA CRAVEN at Calverley Parish Church (St. Wilfred) and , from the parish register, he was a farmer. In August 1837, ELIZABETH was born (the first of their three known children), followed by SARAH ANN in 1844 and JOHN CRAVEN in 1850. When Elizabeth was born, they were living at Wadlands Hall. According to the publication "A Topographical Dictionary of Yorkshire" dated 1822, Wadlands was a farmhouse in the township of Calverley-with-Farsley and the parish of Calverley; 3 miles from Bradford. By 1849 it looks like Wadlands Hall may have been known as "Wadlands Grange", at least for a time. Does anyone have further information on Wadlands? Regarding Thomas and Rebecca's children:- ELIZABETH PARKINSON married ABRAHAM PAWSON in 1861 at Farsley. SARAH ANN PARKINSON married JOSEPH FARRAR (date and place unknown - but Sarah died early 1883 and it seems possible that Joseph remarried to NANCY ARMITAGE later in 1883). JOHN CRAVEN PARKINSON married ELIZABETH GOTT in 1876 at Farsley. Are the above names known to anyone? Also, any details on the birth of Thomas Parkinson would help me get through my brick wall. All help is most appreciated. _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself with cool emoticons http://messenger.msn.co.uk