David Hartley born 1772 in Ovenden

[andrew hartley]

Hi Brian
I have posted extensively my thoughts on here and to Malcolm Bull's site and you will see how much my Hartley family is moving around the country, and outside UK too, so I wouldn't rule anything out. There are quite a few possibilities given in my posts from which your line may spring.

I would look for information in the various archives, including but also beyond the registers, and don't forget newspapers. Halifax archives have a brilliant online index to the Halifax Guardian. The non conformism events may be a surprise but it is fact. Also another way forward would be to try sort out the various Davids in the 18th century.
If it was easy it would be boring!
Andrew

[firefox1960]

Hi Andrew
Food for thought for sure, I have nearly 10,000 entries in my extended tree and the quest to go further back on my direct (Hartley) line is strong.
The easy bits are not at all interesting it's the struggle and effort that can pay off that's the bonus.
Kindest regards Brian.

[andrew hartley]

There's also Betty B1770 in Clayton of David and baptised at Northowram Independent Chapel and Jane B1789 Ovenden of David & Elizabeth at South Parage Wesleyan which is the same place David & Sarah use. It really is about sorting out all the Davids. I know it is an obvious thing to say but they can only be born once and die once but can marry many times. Don't rule anything out.

[firefox1960]

Hi Andrew
Thanks for the contact and advise it will prove to be very useful, as I do need to take a fresh look at things.
Kindest regards Brian.

[andrew hartley]

Don't forget the David Hartley that marries Martha Crowther at Elland Church in 1727 and starts having children there.

[Calverley Lad]

There are a few Hartley named bodies lying in the parish churchyard at Calverley!
[Full information available if required, I might even have photos of the graves]
 Brian

[firefox1960]

Hi

I have found no Link to Calverley at all - but thank you for the reply.
Kindest regards Brian.

[Harry Hartley]

are you still looking for info or have you found your answers? 🙂  I think I'm a distant relative of yours. I may be able to help

[firefox1960]

Hi Harry

I am still wishing to find more about my direct Line (Hartleys)
I have my most distant confirmed direct line relative as David Hartley born in 1772 Ovenden and the link right from there to me.
The none conformist issue and numerous Hartley's with similar names and lack of evidence is an issue.I have always felt illingworth and are to be of great interest.
I do know that David Hartley born 1772 in Ovenden-father was called David too- and do think his father was born in 1754 in Wheatley and died about 1800 ?.I feel as though I have been in the wilderness on this for years.I do hope we can share some details on this.Kindest regards Brian  Craig Hartley.