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Catholic Baptisms.

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Sue

Sue Report 22 Jul 2006 16:32

I found some Catholic baptisms on LDS. Would John,James and Lucy be baptised as Joannes, Jacobus and Lucia? Mother is showing as Mariae Comer, could this possibly be Mary Colemore? Or is it just wishful thinking? Sue.

An Olde Crone

An Olde Crone Report 22 Jul 2006 16:37

Sounds good to me! Baptismal names were usually written in latin and those are the correct latin names. Also, mother's surname is what the Priest HEARD, and it would be good enough for me, if it all fits with what you expect. OC

Sue

Sue Report 22 Jul 2006 16:49

Thanks O C, Everything fits---just needed confirmation. Lucky that they had an unusual surname or else I would probably never have found them! Sue.

Alan

Alan Report 22 Jul 2006 17:09

If it is am extracted record then check either the register or the film. Alan

Sue

Sue Report 22 Jul 2006 17:22

Thankyou, Alan. That is something to bear in mind. Sue.

Christine in Herts

Christine in Herts Report 22 Jul 2006 17:35

If you're interested in how words work (and it helps you remember which name is which) - James = Jacobus, and that's why things from the era of King James are called ''Jacobean'' (in the same way that things from Queen Victoria's reign are called ''Victorian''). Christine