William Dewhurst

William was born in July 1815 in Turton and his baptism took place on July 2nd, 1815 at St. Peter's (Bolton).¹ 

• Birth Notes

  Name    Willm Dewhurst
  Baptism Date    2 Jul 1815
  Parish    Bolton-le-Moors, Lancashire, England
  Father    Thomas Dewhurst
  Mother    Esther Dewhurst
  Register Type    Bishop's Transcripts
  Reference Number    Drm/2/21a
  
  Abode: Turton, weaver

William's father was Thomas Dewhurst and his mother was Esther Holt.  His maternal grandparents were John Holt and Ann Crook. He had four brothers named Thomas, James, Jonathan and Andrew.  He was the oldest of the five children.