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*Remember that baptism was not always a few days after birth, and could occur when the child was several years old. When siblings are baptized together, this does not mean they were born together. | *Remember that baptism was not always a few days after birth, and could occur when the child was several years old. When siblings are baptized together, this does not mean they were born together. | ||
*Older records may use handwriting styles that are difficult to read, and therefore take a lot of practice and learning to successfully decipher. | *Older records may use handwriting styles that are difficult to read, and therefore take a lot of practice and learning to successfully decipher. | ||
*Naming traditions were often used to name children. The most common and best followed is that the oldest son is named after the | *Naming traditions were often used to name children. The most common and best followed is that the oldest son is named after the father's father. | ||
*The fathers of illegitimate children are often unknown, yet alone recorded. | *The fathers of illegitimate children are often unknown, yet alone recorded. | ||
*Women will be referred to by their married surnames. Only a small proportion of baptism records will record the mother's maiden name. | *Women will be referred to by their married surnames. Only a small proportion of baptism records will record the mother's maiden name. | ||
*It was traditional to marry in the residence of the bride. However Banns still had to be posted in every parish both parties had resided in recently. | *It was traditional to marry in the residence of the bride. However Banns still had to be posted in every parish both parties had resided in recently. | ||
== Research Guidance == | == Research Guidance == | ||