Ambrose's mother's name and confirm date, please

[SmallTownGirl]

To me, this looks like:

Ambrose the son of Richard and ......... Orton Baptised the 1st day

but would appreciate the opinions of others.

Thanks

[lizdb]

Joan?

[SmallTownGirl]

I thought Joan too, but didn't want to lead, in case I was barking up the wrong tree (see what I did there?  )

STG

[Bookbox]

Joane (with a final e).

[Meelystar]

Looks like the couple above have same surname?

[trish1120]

Was the Baptism in Staffordshire?

A RICHARD/JOAN Orton Baptised St Michael's, Litchfield, Stafford
MARY Orton 11 Sept 1686
JAMES Orton 31 March 1695 (Father Richd)