Hi Scott

Interested that you are descended from William - my father was Harry 1902-1975 son of George 1874-1956 who was a son of William. Would be interested to know of your relations back to William -you must be related to one of William"s sons who emigrated?
Regarding John Hale"s baptism there is also a record on site for 26 June 1768 listing parent as James (English Bicknor)would this be the more likely?

Regards

Roger