Now there's a good question

I don't know.

I have just noticed something else, though. I don't know whether it is significant or not.
BT's for Weaverthorpe from Lady Day 1744:
23 April - baptism of Jane, daughter of John Cowper, Labourer
(assume same date) - baptism of John, son of John Hope of West Lutton, Labourer
9 June - burial of Elizabeth, daughter of Matthew Wright, Husbandman
Parish Register for Weaverthorpe from Lady Day 1744
23 April - baptism of Jane, daughter of John Cowper, Labourer
9 June - burial of Elizabeth, daughter of Matthew Wright, Husbandman
There is NO entry in the parish register for John Hope