I've been doing some research in Essex and I knew that a birth took place on a certain date. Could I find the baptism? No. Until, that is, I discovered in the archives the Parish Clerk's 'Memoranda of Baptisms'. In it were listed all the baptisms which took place and which should have then been transferred to the Register. In several cases, including my one, they had not been not transferred. I assume a clerical error.
Unfortunately, such a discovery of another source for baptisms is very rare.
Thought I would share this in case anyone comes across a similar document in their research.
Unfortunately, such a discovery of another source for baptisms is very rare.
Thought I would share this in case anyone comes across a similar document in their research.
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