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 fourth oldest 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