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Thanks Mike, you're a star! So it does look as though this is our John Whittle.

Thank you so much for going to all that trouble for me, finding all that information and for saving me a trip to Leicester.

Best wishes,
Jill

Dear Mike,

Thank you so much for all the information. I forgot to mention that on John Whittle's marriage certificate he had entered his father's profession as a framework knitter. So, unless the one in Queniborough changed his job, I think we can safely rule that one out.

The John Whittle born in 1811 is a strong possibility but the date doesn't tie in. I know we shouldn't put too much emphasis on exact ages when researching family history but he was consistent with his age on his marriage certificate and every census. Also, it seems that the IGI index for Mountsorrel doesn't seem to go beyond 1811. Do you know if there are any parish registers available for after 1811?

I don't know if he had any siblings but on the 1841 census, when he was 25, he was living in Mountsorrel South with Henry Whittle aged 30. Possibly his brother?

Thanks again for all your help.

Jill

Hi Sarah,

Yes, that occurred to me too but I know he married in 1896 at the age of 21. It's difficult to tell how old he looks in the photo but I think he looks older. I think the suit looks a little shabby for a wedding too. If it was a wedding photo, was it normal to have a photo taken of the groom by himself?

Thanks,
Jill

Could someone help with dating this photograph please? Unfortunately, it's a photo of a photo.

Thanks,
Jill

Hi Mo,

If it's the only Black Bull Inn in the 1848 directory, it sounds as though that's the one. Thank you so much for your help. I must go to Burnley and have a look at it

Kind regards,
Jill