Needhams in Derbyshire

[grundy51]

My 4th great grandfather is Matthew Needham who married Elizabeth Worrall in 1768 in Sheffield; documented in parish records.  Matthew and Elizabeth had 5 children whose births are all registered in the parish records in Sheffield. One of these children is Joseph (my 3rd great grandfather) and from him  I've been able to trace my Needham family tree through to the present.

My problem is where were Matthew and Elizabeth born. I've searched the parish records of Sheffield, Rotherham and Doncaster and the surrounding parishes for a baptism record but drawn a blank.  They have clearly moved to Sheffield but from where? There are areas in Derbyshire that have clusters of Needhams. Can anyone help me trace Matthew in Derbyshire?

[glossoplass]

I have found a Matthew Needham born in 1732, in Bingham in Nottinghamshire. His parents names were John and Sarah, do those names resonate at all with their childrens names?

Glossoplass

[glossoplass]

I've also found a Matthew Needham born in 1746 in Queniborough, Leciester, his parents Joseph and Mary. I actually think this is the more likely Matthew. I believe the one mentioned above went on to marry Sarah Lee in Nottinghamshire.

[grundy51]

Glossoplass

Thanks for your help

I too found the Matthew in Nottingham but I believe he married Sarah as you say. It is more likely that the Matthew I'm after is born in Queniborough. The dates are about right but Queniborough is some distance from Sheffield. There are groups of Needham's in Derbyshire which are closer but I haven't been able to find a Matthew; hence my query

[dobfarm]

I would concentrate on the parish's of Chelmorton  & Flagg for Mathew b 1740/50  at Matlock archives