second baptism

[robinh]

Hello all...

I have a George Berrett baptised in 1849 and then he is possibly re-baptised again in 1871...both with the same parents names, occupations etc..
From around 1850 his parents became mormons and looks like they converted back in 1870 when three of their youngest children were all baptised on the same date.
If George of 1849 converted back from being a mormon in 1871 age 22 just prior to marriage could he have been baptised again..

Thanks

Rob

[stanmapstone]

You should not be baptized twice, unless the Parish Priest was deliberately kept in ignorance of the first one, or the first baptism was not lawful. It could have been a Hypothetical baptism (Ch. of Eng.), a baptism administered to a person in respect to whom it is doubtful whether they have or have not been baptized before.

Stan

[Pilgarlic]

My Grandad born 1912 was baptised twice as well. Once in Westgate on Sea, Kent 1912 and once in Manston, Kent 1916.

Pilgarlic

[Berlin-Bob]

There have been several discussions on RootsChat about this recently.

You can find some more topics on Multiple Baptism in the
RootsChat Reference Library => Lexicon ^{(click here)}
(Tip: click on the category 'baptism' - on the right - for related topics)

[pharmakon]

Rob
I would say that's a special case and you had best ask a representative of the Church of England.

[stanmapstone]

If he was originally lawfully baptised into the Church of England, then that stands for all time, whether or not he subsequently joined another denomination. You can't get un-baptised

Stan

[pharmakon]

"Denomination" is a word with a specific meaning that may or may not be appropriate in this case.

[stanmapstone]

How about Sect or Cult

Stan

[stanmapstone]

"Denomination" is a word with a specific meaning that may or may not be appropriate in this case.

I am not sure what "specific meaning" you are referring to.
A Denomination is a religious sect or body having a common faith and organization, and designated by a distinctive name. i.e. Mormons, or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, are a denomination of the Christian Church.


Stan