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What does BBS mean on parish records?
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♥Athena | Report | 28 Sep 2006 11:21 |
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I have a feeling it is something to do with bastardy records as each time I have seen these initials next to a baptism it is the chid of an unmarried mother - but just curious as to exactly what the initials stood for. Anyone know? Thanks! |
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ErikaH | Report | 28 Sep 2006 11:25 |
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Base Born Son Illegitimate, in other words. Reg |
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♥Athena | Report | 28 Sep 2006 11:44 |
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Aha - thanks Reg! I wonder why they called them Base Born? Will have to do some Googling and see what I can find...where that term originated from etc |
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