Hello! I am rather new to the parish record search process. I am trying to determine which microfiche/film to order for Parish Records for Hepworth, 1750 - 1860. When I search the Family History Library, Hepworth shows records from 1863 - 1985. Would the records I need be in Kirk Burton parish? There are 11 films listed for Kirk Burton. At US$6 per film, I don't want to order the wrong one! I am searching HINCHLIFFE, specifically Henry born abt 1786 and his son Henry, born abt 1826. A second question if you are still reading: Would an 8 year old boy be apprenticed to a blacksmith? I think I found son Henry in the 1841 census but the age was 8 rather than 15. I do know that the census often has mistakes around age. Thanks for any help offered! Barbara

Hi Barbara, I'm afraid that my reply isn't really very helpful, but I thought I'd let you know you're not alone! Because of computer rpoblems, health problems, broadband problems (!!!) I'm out of practise with my FH but Hinchliffe my wife's paternal line, and the one I'm going to pick up on now that I'm back. Besides that, we were born in that area. I'm looking for a John Hinchliffe, born 1816 in Netherthong, which is just on the opposite side of the Holme valley from Hepworh. Unfortunately, it's fairly certain that the Hinchliffe clan originated from that area originally (another of the villllages is Hinchliffe Mill). Your best bet for FH records in that area is the Huddersfield & District Family History Society, who have a very helpful website, and lots of reasonably priced publications. Good hunting!