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The Wainwrights of Penistone Parish
A site devoted to those named Wainwright, who originated in and around Penistone Parish, Yorkshire, England

Jeremiah Wainwright of 1718-1780
and
Mary ___________ 1729-1802
of Bankhouse
and Carlcotes [Carlecotes] Townhead

Revised 4/12/2003
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Baptism of Jeremiah:

The 3rd entry from the bottom of Page 257 of the "Baptisms, Marriages, Burials 1643-1733" record book of the Penistone church, documents the baptism of Jeremiah, son of Jerim. Wainwright, at Penistone, on October 18, 1718.

Baptism of son Jeremiah:

The last entry on Page 91 of the "Baptisms, Marriages, Burials 1733-1795" record book of the Penistone church, documents the baptism of Jerh. Wainwright, son of Jerh. Wainwright of "Bank H", ( Bankhouse), on November 16, 1754.

Baptism of son Thomas:

The 2nd entry from the bottom of Page 116 of the "Baptisms, Marriages, Burials 1733-1795" record book of the Penistone church, documents the baptism of Thomas Wainwright, son of Jeremiah Wainwright, at Penistone on March 27, 1760.

Baptism of daughter Mary:

The 4th entry on Page 126 of the "Baptisms, Marriages, Burials 1733-1795" record book of the Penistone church, documents the baptism of Mary Wainwright, daughter of Jeremiah Wainwright, at Penistone on September 19, 1762.

Baptism of daughter Sarah:

The 17th entry on Page 139 of the "Baptisms, Marriages, Burials 1733-1795" record book of the Penistone church, documents the baptism of Sarah, daughter of Jerh [Jeremiah] Wainwright, at Penistone on September 8, 1765.

The IGI record, below, erroneously records her father's first name as Josh.
Baptism of son John:

The 17th entry on Page 150 of the "Baptisms, Marriages, Burials 1733-1795" record book of the Penistone church, documents the baptism of John Wainwright, son of Jeremiah Wainwright, at Penistone on April 3, 1768.

Baptism of son Joseph:

The 20th entry on Page 164 of the "Baptisms, Marriages, Burials 1733-1795" record book of the Penistone church, documents the baptism of Joseph Wainwright, son of Jeremiah Wainwright, at Penistone on September 1, 1771.

Burial of Jeremiah:

The 17th entry on Page 212 of the "Baptisms, Marriages, Burials 1733-1795" record book of the Penistone church, documents the burial of Townhead. at Penistone, on December 9, 1780.

Grave Site of Jeremiah and Mary:

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This is a picture of the grave site of Jeremiah Wainwright and his wife Mary, (and others) in the churchyard at Penistone, Yorkshire England.

Note that this documents the first name of Jeremiah's wife and the fact that he lived in Carlecotes Townhead.

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