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Dates of Christenings

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Lindsey

Lindsey Report 15 Apr 2004 11:35

Was it common for a christening to occur a couple of years after birh. I have a Thomas Stoddart in my tree, born around 1819 in Northumberland. The only record of a christening I can find for a Thomas Stoddart in this area on IGI was in 1822 - 2 or 3 years after his birth. Was this common or is it unlikely to be the right bloke? Lindsey

Susanne

Susanne Report 15 Apr 2004 11:38

Did they have more than 1 child because sometimes the parents saved money by christening several children at once.

Lindsey

Lindsey Report 15 Apr 2004 11:40

It would appear they didnt as only one child is listed in his family at the point of the christening but I guess its a possibility. I will certainly have a look into it. Thanks for the advice - its given me something to think about Lindsey

Susanne

Susanne Report 15 Apr 2004 11:46

Lindsey, Taken from BIVRI2 STODDART, Joseph Christening Gender: Male Christening Date: 5 May 1822 Recorded in: Tynemouth, Northumberland, England Collection: Christ Church Father: Joseph STODDART Mother: Ann Source: FHL Film Dates: 1805 - 1823

Lindsey

Lindsey Report 15 Apr 2004 11:47

Thanks Sue - I think this must be the one I am looking for. Even Joseph is a family name so it seems to make sense. Thanks for your help with this - I really appreciate it. Lindsey

Judith

Judith Report 15 Apr 2004 11:59

Hi Lyndsey, Looks like the family did have several children christened at once: The IGI has the following christenings at Christchurch, Tynemouth, all with parents names Joseph and Ann Christopher Stothart 13 July 1817 Alice Stoddart 5 May 1822 Joseph Stoddart 5 May 1822 Thomas Stoddart 5 May 1822 Regards Judith

Lindsey

Lindsey Report 15 Apr 2004 12:11

Judith Thanks ever so much - that is a fantastic help to me. Certainly solves my query/problem! I rally appreciate your help with this. Many many thanks Lindsey

Susanne

Susanne Report 15 Apr 2004 12:16

Lindsey, There are more Stothart's listed for the same church, I didn't list them because of the difference in name, but if you want them just let me know. Sue

Lindsey

Lindsey Report 15 Apr 2004 12:37

Sue I think what I have at the moment is ok thanks. I think the difference in name probably rules them out. Thanks for you offer and you help tho. Its very much appreciated. Lindsey