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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

But he was living in the area in 1871 so could certainly have been attending there then. I'm not sure how much information is recorded in church records as they vary an awful lot. Some will give details of previous generations whilst others are very basic.

However, I've also found a Jacob Hargreaves, child under the age of 1, buried on 8th January 1813. Father John Hargreaves. (Johannis) I am wondering if there may be an error in transcription somewhere with some of the dates. It's a pity the original records are not available online. It may be worth checking if it's possible to view the original films of the records at the LDS Family History Centre at Chorley. I have the phone number if you'd like it. There's no charge for using the centre and just a nominal fee for hiring the film for you to view.

Just out of interest I found another Jacobus born to Margaritae and Johannis 4 Oct 1808 who was Christened 12 Jan 1809.

There are 24 Hargreaves's buried in Christ Church.
One may be yours Absolom Hargreaves 12 weeks old from Bank St Acc, buried 5 Feb 1860.
The records don't give parents, just grave owners, the grave owner was John Carsley of Bank St.
Most churches in England won't allow the Mormons access to their records. I have asked the Mormons to provide proof for some of their crap, and I'm still waiting.
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