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Base born infant??

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Danuella

Danuella Report 24 Mar 2007 15:05

Hi all i was wondering if anyone knew what a Base born chid was,i think it means illegitimate but dont know?? Hugs xx

KempinaPartyhat

KempinaPartyhat Report 24 Mar 2007 15:06

Dont know but could it be a army , air force or navy???? Good luck

ErikaH

ErikaH Report 24 Mar 2007 15:07

Definitely illegitimate. Check any online dictionary for confirmation Reg

Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 24 Mar 2007 15:08

It means illegitimate. Some vicars were even more specific..... Gwyn

Kate

Kate Report 24 Mar 2007 15:09

I think it's another way of saying illegitimate, as in the way you might also come across 'natural', as in Fred, the natural child of Elizabeth Smith. Apparently, if you were better off or of high standing in the community, the baby was more likely to be noted as the 'natural' child. I don't think 'base born' sounds as complimentary.

Heather

Heather Report 24 Mar 2007 18:39

Check out if the child has a middle name that is a surname - 10 to 1 it will be the errant fathers surname which may give you a further lead - possibly bastardy bond too.

Stephanie

Stephanie Report 24 Mar 2007 19:22

A base-born individual was an illegitimate child

Danuella

Danuella Report 29 Mar 2007 15:13

Thanks for ya help guys. xx