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I wonder if any one can tell if it is possible to get a baptism certificate for a baptism that took place at the Manchester Cathedral on 13.8.1878 - how do I go about this?

Thank you - Leigh

I think you would need to go to the County Records office and try to find the entry for the baptism in the parish records and get a photocopy of it.

Kath. x

Hi Kath,

Thank you for your reply - I have a problem, I live in Australia so do not have that option - Is there anywhere I can write or communicate with?

Thanks - Leigh

I'm not certain but I think this is the address you would need:-

Postal Address:
Lancashire Record Office
Bow Lane
PRESTON
Lancashire
PR1 2RE
UK

Tel: +44(0)1772 533039

There is an email address but Genes don't always let you add them to threads. I'll give it a try:-

record.office(the sign for at)ed.lancscc.gov.uk

Hope you understand this.

Kath. x

Hi Kath,

Thank you so much you are a gem!!! You have solved a question that has been bothering me for ages - I really appreciate it.

Leigh

Hi
I work quite close to Manchester Central Library, and could possibly have a look for you, ( once my gout is better in my toe ) if you post the details I will see what I can do

Ann

Hi Ann,

Thank you so much for your offer, that would be terrific. So sorry that I have taken time to reply but with the time difference it makes it hard as sleep is needed when working.

The information is:

JOHN WAGSTAFFE Born ?1868
HARRY WAGSTAFFE Born ?1872
Baptism 13.8.1878 Manchester Cathedral
Father: John
Mother: ????

I cannot find birth certificates for these two boys and wondered if they may be adopted so thought I may get something from their Baptism certificate.



Many thanks again Leigh

Leigh, it always better to send a private message (pm) with your email address rather than put it on a public forum.

Ozi.

The fact that you can't find birth registrations may be simply because the births were not registered. It wasn't compulsory until 1875.........

Reg

From the IGI

Harry Wagstaffe


Event(s):
Birth: 04 APR 1872

Christening: 13 AUG 1878 Manchester, Lancashire, England


Parents:
Father: John Wagstaffe
Mother: Mary Wagstaffe

And the siblings...........

Wagstaffe, British Isles
Father: John , Mother: Mary
Exact Spelling: Off
Batch Number: C007707

1. Frank Wagstaffe - International Genealogical Index
Birth 17 May 1879
Gender: Male Christening: 22 JUL 1879 Manchester, Lancashire, England

2. John Wagstaffe - International Genealogical Index
Birth 15 November 1865
Gender: Male Christening: 13 AUG 1878 Manchester, Lancashire, England


4. Maggie Wagstaffe - International Genealogical Index
Birth 10 March 1867
Gender: Female Christening: 13 AUG 1878 Manchester, Lancashire, England

5. Annie Wagstaffe - International Genealogical Index
Birth 10 July 1874
Gender: Female Christening: 13 AUG 1878 Manchester, Lancashire, England


Reg

Possible marriage of the parents

JOHN WAGSTAFF


Marriages:
Spouse: MARY WRIGHT
Marriage: 10 NOV 1861 Cathedral, Manchester, Lancashire, England


The baptism record is unlikely to include the mother's maiden surname.........

Reg

1881: Do you think this is them?
Name: John Wagstaff
Age: 42
Estimated birth year: abt 1839
Relation: Head
Spouse's name: Mary
Gender: Male
Where born: Manchester, Lancashire, England

Civil parish: Manchester
County/Island: Lancashire
Country: England

Street address: 19 Eltoft St
Occupation: Labourer

Registration district: Manchester
Sub-registration district: Deansgate
ED, institution, or vessel: 12
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
John Wagstaff 42
Mary Wagstaff 40
James Wagstaff 14
John Wagstaff 13
Frank Wagstaff 10
William Wagstaff 6
Robert Wagstaff 5
Hugh Wagstaff 3
Edward Wagstaff 2

Marriages Dec 1861
BAILEY James Manchester 8d 273
Bracegirdle Ann Jane Manchester 8d 273
WAGSTAFF John Manchester 8d 273
WRIGHT Mary Manchester 8d 273

Thank you all so much. Had to get off site as on my way to work. I really appreciate all your help it is fantastic - I don't know how you have done that as I have been looking for the last 12 months for that family and had more Wagstaffe birth certificates than I know what to do with and none of them are the right ones.

Thank you all again.

Kind regards Leigh