Carol
That's brilliant it's the family I've been looking for under the name Hancock for some time and I've only just found the lead to the Whalley surname.
It is a bit confusing as you say, but I believe that Elizabeth (wife of John Whalley) had 6 children before marriage, father not known, then another 5 or 6 after marriage. We are still working on that info.
You've also given me Elizabeth's brother's info, that's Thomas Hancock and his family so your 'two for the price of one' is also very much appreciated.
Many many thanks.
Geoff