The Wainwrights of Penistone Parish
A site devoted to those named Wainwright, who originated in and around Penistone Parish, Yorkshire, England

Joseph Wainwright Moorhouse 1817-____ Born at Thurlstone

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Baptism of Joseph:

Entry No. 568 on Page 71 of the "Baptisms 1813-1828" record book of the Penistone church, documents the baptism of Joseph Wainwright Moorhouse (Wainwright is his middle name), son of Hannah Wainnwright and Melling Moorhouse, of Thurlstone. at Penistone on March 16, 1817. The birth date is documented as February 2, 1817. His father's occupation is recorded as "Clothier".