Henry Heywood was christened 1 June 1689 in Middle Hulton, Deane, Lancashire, England, the son of Henry Heywood and Elizabeth Mather. Henry married Mary in about 1720. Mary died and was buried 23 December 1725 in Bolton. Henry then married Elizabeth Rothwell 30 May 1726 in Bolton le Moors. Henry's occupation was farmer. Elizabeth was christened 13 October 1697 in Deane, the daughter of Ralph Rothwell of Over Hulton in the parish of Deane by Bolton.

Marriage record for Henry Heywood and Elizabeth Rothwell in Bolton:
"Henry Heywood farmer & Eliz. Rothwell both of G. Bolton - 30"

Henry died and was buried 25 January 1733 in Bolton, before his son Joseph was born.

Burial record for Henry Heywood in Bolton: "Henry Heywood G.B. Farmer - 22"

Elizabeth died and was buried 16 January 1741 in Bolton, leaving two young children.

Burial record for Elizabeth Heywood in Bolton: "Elizabeth Heywood of G.B. Widow - 16"

Henry and Mary had the following child:

1. Robert, christened 13 September 1725 in Bolton; buried 19 October 1728 in Bolton.

Henry and Elizabeth had the following children:
 

*1. Ellen, christened 23 June 1731 in St. Peter, Bolton le Moors; married James Haslam 23 December 1760 in Bolton.

  Christening record for Ellen Heywood in Bolton: "Ellen d. Henry Heywood Farmer & of Eliz. his w. of GB. 23"

2. Joseph, christened 11 September 1734 in St. Peter, Bolton.

   Christening record for Joseph Heywood in Bolton: "Joseph, son of Henry Heywood, deceased, and of Elizabeth his widow of GB".

SOURCE: IGI; Deane parish register; Bolton parish register; www.ancestry.co.uk.
 
 

Henry Heywood was christened in November 1652 of Middleton, Lancashire, the son of William Heywood. He married Elizabeth Mather 10 August 1686 in Deane.

Marriage record for Henry Heywood and Elizabeth Mather in Deane:
"Augt 10 Henricus Heywood & Elizabetha Mather parochia de Deane"

Elizabeth was christened 19 July 1663 in Middle Hulton, Deane, the daughter of John Mather and Esther Roscowe.

Henry and Elizabeth had the following children:
 

1. Susanna, christened 1 December 1687 in Middle Hulton.
 

*2. Henry, christened 1 June 1689 in Middle Hulton; married Elizabeth Rothwell 30 May 1691 in Bolton le Moors.

  Christening record for Henry Heywood in Deane: "Jun 1 Henricus filius Henrici Heywood de Hultonia media"
 

3. Elizabeth, christened 13 May 1691 in Middle Hulton.
 

4. Rachel, christened 31 January 1695 in Middle Hulton.
 

5. John, christened 8 October 1696 in Middle Hulton.
 

6. Ellen, christened 16 March 1699 in Middle Hulton.
 
 

SOURCE: IGI; Middleton parish register; Deane parish register; www.ancestry.co.uk.
 
 

William Heywood was christened 14 January 1616 in Middleton, the son of Henry Heywood. He married Ann Bury 14 September 1647 in Bury.

Marriage record for William Heywood and Anne Bury in Bury: "William Heywood & Ann Bury Sept 14"

William and Ann had the following children:
 

1. William, christened 3 October 1647 in Middleton.
 

2. John, christened 29 September 1650 in Middleton; died 14 June 1664 in Deane.
 

*3. Henry, christened November 1652 in Middleton; married Elizabeth Mather 10 August 1686 in Deane.

  Christening record for Henry Heywood in Middleton: "Henry sonne of Willm Heywood eodem die (the same day)"

Henry Heywood of Langley in Middleton was born in about 1585, and was buried 8 April 1635 in Middleton.

Burial record for Henry Heywood in Middleton: "Henry Heywood - viij"

Henry and his wife had the following children:
 

1. Edmunde, christened 28 June 1612 in Middleton, "of Langley".
 

*2. William, christened 14 January 1615/16 in Middleton; married Ann Bury 14 September 1647 in Bury.

  Burial record for William Heywood in Middleton: "Willm sonne of Henry Heywood - xiiij"
 

3. Richard, christened 20 December 1618 in Middleton.
 

4. Alice, buried 18 May 1629 in Middleton.
 

5. Henry, christened 19 July 1635 in Middleton, "of Langley".
 
 

SOURCE: IGI; Middleton parish register; www.ancestry.co.uk.