James Powell b1801 - brick wall

Question

I have hit a brick wall, for more than 1 year now. James Powell born about 1801, Preston, Lancashire. His wife was Mary Footman, (they had a number of children one being Lucretia born 1840 who married Richard Kent). For James I have two possible parents but don't know which is correct if either.

Edward and Mary Powell were witnesses at the marriage

John Powell and Frances

Answer 1

From findmypast. The James from Prescott died in infancy, there are 2 others from Lancashire 

James

Last name Powell

Gender Male

Birth year -

Birth place -

Baptism year 1801

Baptism date 28 Jun 1801

Place Great Sankey

County Lancashire

Country England

Father's first name(s) John

Father's last name Powell

Mother's first name(s) Frances

Mother's last name -

Record set England Births & Baptisms 1538-1975

Category Life Events (BDMs)

Subcategory Parish Baptisms

Collections from England, Great Britain

Or

James

Last name Powell

Gender Male

Birth year -

Birth place -

Baptism year 1802

Baptism date 10 Oct 1802

Residence Eccles, Lancashire, England

Place Eccles

County Lancashire

Country England

Father's first name(s) Benjamin

Father's last name Powell

Mother's first name(s) Ann

Mother's last name -

Record set England Births & Baptisms 1538-1975

Category Life Events (BDMs)

Subcategory Parish Baptisms

Collections from England, Great Britain

Comments

Nice work, Marion!