Lees family circa 1850 christenings (Huddersfield area)

[Gibel]

Found a Benjamin Lees christened 17 Nov 1798 at Slaithwaite. He’s the son of James of Lingard. Lingard appears to be about half a mile or so from Heygate.

[foundblue]

There seem to be 2 John's marrying Sarah's circa 1788/89 - one being Quaker (again!) but whilst they married in Wooldale he was resident in Bolton and his parents and bride from Raistrick/Brighouse.
So I think the John Lees marrying a Sarah 2 jun 1788 and possibly having a Sarah, Ann, Mary, Tommy, John and Benjamin but the churches for the christenings vary too much for my liking.

The Quaker records though are so full of detail names of the in laws and everything.  But many of the children of the other John and Sarah were christened as "of Netherton" which would fit nicely with South Crosland.

[foundblue]

Just seen your James comment - the date doesn't fit with Benjamin but it is certainly another other option.  Benjamin is reasonable consistent in 1841, 51 and 61 only slipping a year and 2 years older when he was buried but given he was dead at the time the vicar must have asked someone who wasn't quiet spot on.  I assume he died in 1865 aged a supposed 74.   I will obtain that death cert to see who is named on it as I haven't got it.

[Pjpolly]

I see you have some earlier comments or questions about George Robinson Lees, who was my great grandfather, therefore Ezra my great, great, grandfather etc. George Robinson Lees, after his wanderings in Syria etc, came back to London, studied and eventually became vicar of St Saviours, Brixton Hill. He was also a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society so there could be some info from that avenue. I would be very interested to know if you solved the mystery of Ezra's parents and grandparents. All I know was that Ezra was involved with the wool trade or a mill in West Riding. I believe he was a land owner of some sort.