Hello Roger,

Believe you are on the right track here. I descend directly from Joseph and Lucy Hampton HALE's son William.

I am still working on proving most of this, but I believe Joseph's parents may have been John and Hannah LODGE. There is a possible marriage record (on the web site) in English Bicknor 29 May, 1790. No parents or ages listed for either, so proof is dfficult.

There is a 29 June 1767 Baptism (also on the site) for a John HALE, which would seem to fit the date range we're looking for. Lists John's parents as Philip and Elizabeth.

Again, this is more speculation than fact at this point. I would be interested in your thoughts.

Thanks,