Baptism: 1 Dec 1886 St Mary of the Assumption, Burnley, Lancashire, England Agnes Hirst - filia Joannis Hirst & Annae (formerly Murtagh) Born: 9 Nov 1886 Godparents: Henricus Hirst; Catarina? Igo Baptised by: J. Morrissey Register: Baptisms 1881 - 1892, Page 346, Entry 1728 Source: Original Parish Register
This newspaper article was the source of the following information: *That Agnes Hurst/Hirst was a cousin of Agnes Murtagh *That her sister, Margaret Ellen Hurst/Hirst existed, married William Smith, and died - date of death. *That William Smith was a member of a prospering family building firm named Messrs. Smith Brothers. *It further confirmed family relationships *The surname Hirst is consistently spelled 'Hurst' in this funeral report.