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Northumberland / Re: Help with marriage of Thomas Smith and Ann please
« on: Friday 15 December 06 08:07 GMT (UK) »
Ever thought of being a detective?
My initial thoughts -
John born c1836, baptised 1835
George born c1824, baptised 1832
Was it more usual to be baptised at a younger age? If the Smith children were done at a later age, why weren't one or more out of Ann (1826), Margaret (1829), Mary (1831) and Thomas (1834) baptised at the same time?
John was the youngest and George was the eldest.
Ann's baptism - dates approximately fit. Baptised on my birthday. Could that be a good sign?!!!
I shall keep researching, not sure of how and why!
Michael, many thanks for all your help. Good luck with your family
Merry Christmas
My initial thoughts -
John born c1836, baptised 1835
George born c1824, baptised 1832
Was it more usual to be baptised at a younger age? If the Smith children were done at a later age, why weren't one or more out of Ann (1826), Margaret (1829), Mary (1831) and Thomas (1834) baptised at the same time?
John was the youngest and George was the eldest.
Ann's baptism - dates approximately fit. Baptised on my birthday. Could that be a good sign?!!!
I shall keep researching, not sure of how and why!
Michael, many thanks for all your help. Good luck with your family
Merry Christmas