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

John Wainwright ____-____
and
Martha Billcliff Bef.1786-____

Last Revised: 4/5/2004
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Baptism of Martha:

The record book of the Penistone church, documents the baptism of Martha Billcliff, daughter of Josh [Josiah] Billcliff of Ecklands on August 5, 1786. The birth date is not documented. It is likely that she was a few years old when baptized because her son, John, was born 11 years after she was baptized.

Baptism of son John:

The record book of the Penistone church documents the baptism of John Wainwright, son of John Wainwright and Martha Billcliff. on September 28, 1797. The birth date is indicated as August 15,1797.

Baptism of son Richard:

The 10th entry on Page 43 of the "Baptisms-Burials 1796-1812" record book of the Penistone church, documents the baptism of Richard, son of John Wainwright and Martha Billcliff, at Penistone on September 26,1799. The birth date is documented as June 15, 1799.

Baptism of son William:

The record book of the Penistone church, documents the baptism of William Wainwright, son of John Wainwright and Martha his wife, (formerly Billcliff). on November 2, 1801. The birth date is also documented as September 4,1801.

Baptism of son James:

The 8th entry on Page 94 of the "Baptisms-Burials 1796-1812" record book of the Penistone church, documents the baptism of James, son of John Wainwright and Martha Billcliff, at Penistone on May 25, 1804. The birth date is documented as December 23, 1803.