Eastville Workhouse / Baptisms

[alison300]

My grandfather was born illegitimately on 13 Sept 1908 and handed over to Eastville Workhouse by his mother.

I have just found two baptisms for him: the first at St. Thomas, Eastville Workhouse in November 1908 and a second at St. Stephen, Soundwell on 3 May 1914.

Does anyone know why he would be baptised twice and also why 6years apart?  Did St. Stephen have a particular connection with the Workhouse?

[KGarrad]

Historically, Soundwell was always in Gloucestershire, rather than Bristol.
Today it is controlled by South Gloucestershire Council.

So, perhaps a baptism in Bristol, followed later by a baptism in Gloucestershire?


Another possibility:
Maybe he had lost his baptism certificate, and needed it later?

[alison300]

Thanks KGarrad.  I don't know the area at all - that's interesting and i'm wondering if there was a children's home there.  Another lead to follow-up. 

[KGarrad]

St Stephen's church, Soundwell wasn't built until 1904. Not sure a parish existed then?

Previously Soundwell came under Downend, and before that Mangotsfield and/or Kingswood.

Probably Bristol City Record Office would be the best source of information?
They hold info for many South Gloucestershire parishes, towns and areas.

[nashua]

Another possibility. My grandmother was baptised by her parents, then taking into Eastville Workhouse aged 2. Later she was fostered and baptised again by the foster parents.