Richard Howcroft

Richard was born in September 1771 in Rumworth and his baptism took place on September 8th, 1771 at St. Mary (Deane).¹ 

• Birth Notes

  Name    Richard Howcroft
  Baptism Date    8 Sep 1771
  Parish    Deane, Lancashire, England
  Father's Name    John Howcroft
  Register Type    Bishops Transcripts
  Reference Number    Drm/2/68b
  
  Abode: Rumworth, Deane

Richard's father was John Howcroft and his mother was Alice Mather.  His maternal grandparents were James Mather and Sarah Watson. He had two brothers and a sister, named James, Howcroft and Mary.  He was the oldest of the four known children.