Hello
Information I have
Marriage 1697 - Slaugham parish 'both of Nuthurst'
Baptism of first 6 children - Nuthurst parish
Baptism of Wife 1709 - Keymer parish
Baptism of next 5 children - Hartfield parish
Is anyone able to offer a possible reason why the wife would find it necessary to be baptised?
Would a declaration of baptism be required before marriage?
I accept that families moved around for work (tracing this family has taken me to four different record offices!), but being baptised as such a time in her life has confused me.
Any thoughts appreciated
Thank you
Information I have
Marriage 1697 - Slaugham parish 'both of Nuthurst'
Baptism of first 6 children - Nuthurst parish
Baptism of Wife 1709 - Keymer parish
Baptism of next 5 children - Hartfield parish
Is anyone able to offer a possible reason why the wife would find it necessary to be baptised?
Would a declaration of baptism be required before marriage?
I accept that families moved around for work (tracing this family has taken me to four different record offices!), but being baptised as such a time in her life has confused me.
Any thoughts appreciated
Thank you
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