John Riding

John was born on August 21st, 1788 in Blackrod and his christening took place on September 8th, 1788 at St. Katherine (B'rod).¹ 

• Birth Notes

  JOHN RIDING
  Event(s):
  Birth:  21 AUG 1788   
  Christening:  08 SEP 1788   Saint Katherine, Blackrod, Lancashire
  Parents:
    Father:  JOSEPH RIDING
    Mother:  MOLLY GARNER 
  

John's father was Joseph Riding and his mother was Molly Gorner. He had three brothers and three sisters, named Thomas, James, Bernard, Margaret, Mary and Alice.  He was the oldest of the seven children.