Church of Ireland Records: Difference between revisions

no edit summary
No edit summary
No edit summary
Line 38: Line 38:
==== Christenings (Baptisms)  ====
==== Christenings (Baptisms)  ====


Children were usually christened (baptized) within a few weeks of birthSome christenings of older children or adults may also be recorded in the details. Parish registers provide at least the name of the person christened and the christening date and usually show father's full name, and mother's first name, and will also often include father's occuaption. Place of residence may be included, but may not be very detailed. Earlier records usually included less detail.  
Children were usually christened (baptized) within a few weeks of birth. Some christenings of older children or adults may also be recorded in the details. Parish registers provide at least the name of the person christened and the christening date and usually show father's full name, and mother's first name, and will also often include father's occuaption. Place of residence may be included, but may not be very detailed. Earlier records usually included less detail.  


<br>
<br>
83

edits