Joseph was born in 1770 in Linthwaite and his baptism took place on April 15th, 1770 in Slaithwaite.12
Birth Notes
Joseph, son of John Wood of Rine Linthwait baptized Apr 15th 1770
Name: Joseph Wood Event Type: Christening (Baptism) Baptism Date: 15 Apr 1770 Baptism Place: Almondbury, All Hallows, Yorkshire, England Parish as it Appears: Almondbury, All Hallows Father: John Wood
Baptised at: Slaithwaite with East Scammonden, St James Christenings at the Chapel of Slaithwait 1770: Joseph son of John Wood of Rins (or Bins) Linthwait Baprised ... Apr 15
Joseph's father was John Wood and his mother was Mrs John Wood. He had four sisters named Richard, Nancy, Ann and Mary. He was the second youngest of the five known children.
General Notes
About 1795 Joseph and Rebekah may have emigrated to the USA (as no more UK births). Mrs Rebecca Wood, wife of James wood died 1799 in MA, USA
Joseph and Rebeccah were married in a religious ceremony on July 29th, 1790 at St. Peter (Huddersfield) by Curate John Coates and witnessed by Mark Stepworth & James Booth.3
Marriage/Union Notes
JOSEPH WOOD Married REBECCA SYKES Marriage: 29 JUL 1790 Saint Peter, Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England
They had a son and two daughters, named James, Hannah and Mary. There are no more children.
Age 45 on 1841 census (rounded to 5 years) Age 55 on 1851 census (possibly also rounded), born Golcar Age 67 on 1861 census
HANNAH WOOD Event(s): Birth: 30 MAR 1791 Salendine Nook Meeting House-Particular Baptist, Quarmby Cum Lindley, Yorkshire, England
Parents: Father: JOSEPH WOOD Mother: REBECAH
March 30th 1791: Hannah the daughter of Rebecah & Joseph Wood of Common End .......... 3
She died at the age of 73 in December 1864 in Huddersfield.6
Death Notes
Died after 1861
ROBINSON, HANNAH 73 GRO Reference: 1864 D Quarter in HUDDERSFIELD Volume 09A Page 265
Name: Hannah Wood (should be Robinson if correct) Birth Year: abt 1792 Parish: Thornhill, St Michael and All Angels Burial Date: 19 Feb 1864 Burial Age: 72
MARY WOOD Event(s): Birth: 09 AUG 1792 Salendine Nook Meeting House-Particular Baptist, Quarmby Cum Lindley, Yorkshire, England Parents: Father: JOSEPH WOOD Mother: REBEKAH
Name: Mary Wood Birth Date: 9 Aug 1792 Birth Place: Quarmby-cum-Lindley, Yorkshire, England Event Type: Birth Father: Joseph Wood Mother: Rebekah Wood Denomination: Baptist Piece Title: Piece 2748: Quarmby-cum-Lindley, Salendine Nook Meeting House, Huddersfield (Baptist), 1783-1823
JAMES WOOD Event(s): Birth: 06 FEB 1794 Salendine Nook Meeting House-Particular Baptist, Quarmby Cum Lindley, Yorkshire, England Father: JOSEPH WOOD Mother: REBEKAH
Name: James Wood Birth Date: 16 Jun 1794 Birth Place: Quarmby-cum-Lindley, Yorkshire, England Event Type: Birth Father: Joseph Wood Mother: Rebekah Wood Denomination: Baptist Piece Title: Piece 2748: Quarmby-cum-Lindley, Salendine Nook Meeting House, Huddersfield (Baptist), 1783-1823
He died after 1871.
Death Notes
James died between 1861 and 1871 His wife Martha was living with her daughter Ellen in 1871
Deaths Dec 1867 (>99%) Wood James 79 Huddersfield 9a 198
Deaths Mar 1869 (>99%) Wood James 80 Huddersfield 9a 216