I've found the baptism of twins in 1865; their mother was unmarried and the officiating priest has written "Private Form Used" as a note to the baptism record.
Does anyone have any idea what this means? Was there a private baptism ceremony to save the mother embarrassment? Or was there some sort of special paperwork involved?
Thanks,
Does anyone have any idea what this means? Was there a private baptism ceremony to save the mother embarrassment? Or was there some sort of special paperwork involved?
Thanks,
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