Just to add a bit more about John Hall's birthplace. Near to the Houghton (Blackburn) is a place known locally as Houghton Bottoms. There used to be a water powered cotton mill there years ago. This would have needed a reservoir or lodge to supply water to the wheel - could John have come from this part??

Dararyl

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Hi

That makes things interesting. on the baptism for John Hall in Blackburn which states place of birth as Houghton his fathers occupation is a miller, this would go along with what you were saying about the mill.

Thanks

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