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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Bedfordshire Lookup Requests => Bedfordshire => England => Bedfordshire Completed Look ups => Topic started by: a-l on Friday 19 July 13 10:37 BST (UK)
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Could anyone tell me where baptisms would have taken place in 1700s Beds, please ?
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they would have taken place in every parish in the county so could we have a little more detail please
half pint
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There were about one hundred and seventy parishes in Bedfordshire in the 1700s all of which would conduct their own baptisms. Of these five were in the town of Bedford.
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Sorry. Stevington in particular. would they have been in rivers/ lakes ? thankyou for replying half pint.
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C of E Baptisms were in the font in the parish church. The Baptist Denomination did do full immersion but they did not baptise babies. There was a Baptist Chapel in Stevington.
Stan
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Thankyou stan, they were mainly adult baptisms of baptist faith. regards sue
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thankyou behindthe frogs. Bedfordshire is a county i am unfamiliar with,appreciate the information. regards sue
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For much of their history, Baptists practised baptism in local rivers and lakes. Today many Baptist Chapels have a large "bath" in which to carry out total immersion.
Stan
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Today many Baptist Chapels have a large "bath" in which to carry out total immersion.
Stan
See http://www.churchchair.co.uk/images/chairs_in_action/north_shields_baptist_church.jpg
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Thankyou very much Stan am very grateful for your help.
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The Baptist Chapel, Stevington is a listed building see http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-37299-baptist-chapel-stevington-/osmap Google Street View at http://goo.gl/maps/pM584 there does not appear to be a river or lake near by.
Stan
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It is well worth searching for Stevington Baptist Church on Google. There are numerous items to be found that include not just the history of the church but also lists of founders, ministers etc.
The river Ouse flows close to the village and it also has a well famous for its healing properties, either of which could have been involved in baptisms.
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Thankyou both so much , I certainly will have a look . Stevington sounds an interesting place.
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Hello again, there is a transcript of Stevington first church book published in 1972 by the Beds Historical Record Society in vol 51 Some Early Nonconformist Church Books. You might find it for sale on ebay or similar. It covers the years 1673 to 1721. There are 3 Hullett names mentioned, one being Sarah in 1693 who 'was baptised at night in our new place at Pavenham'
regards John
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there does not appear to be a river or lake near by.
Stan
Until 1832 baptism of new members was made in the River Great Ouse. In 1832, however, a baptistery was built in the church yard. http://www.rootschat.com/links/0ve2/
Stan
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Thankyou John ,that is intriguing . Were night baptisms the normal custom ? regards sue
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thankyou again Stan. Stevington looks beautiful! what a stunning building the Baptist church is . I have thoroughly enjoyed the sites. regards sue
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There was also a primative methodist chapel in Stevington
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Hi John . thankyou , You have been a tremendous help to me and I really do appreciate your kindness. thanks again sue