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Title: Baptism lookup, possibly Furneux Pelham - CAKEBREAD
Post by: kiya on Friday 22 August 14 15:13 BST (UK)

I wonder if anyone could help with a baptism lookup please?

It's for a John CAKEBREAD and was possibly registered in Furneux Pelham (he owned land there and although spent some time in Clavering, Essex, returned before he died).  His death certificate in 1841 suggests he was 86 years old, which would put his year of birth at c.1755.

Any help gratefully appreciated.  Thanks!

Title: Re: Baptism lookup, possibly Furneux Pelham - CAKEBREAD
Post by: ..claire.. on Friday 22 August 14 23:11 BST (UK)

Hi

John Cakebread's Will can be seen on Anc* and leaves bequests to his sons John and Nathaniel and two daughters Esther and Mary.

I can find their baptisms in BISHOPS STORTFORD, Herts. There is a baptism (although a bit later than 1755) of a John Cakebread there, and is only about 7 miles from Furneux Pelham

John Cakebread bap. 5 January 1763 Bishops Stortford. Parents: John Cakebread and Mary Prythero.

claire

Title: Re: Baptism lookup, possibly Furneux Pelham - CAKEBREAD
Post by: kiya on Monday 25 August 14 19:28 BST (UK)

Thanks for your reply.  I did come across the 1755 baptism and wondered if he was just baptised a few years after birth or if he got his age wrong later in life (both obviously a possibility).

Do you know if all Hertfordshire baptisms are available online?

Title: Re: Baptism lookup, possibly Furneux Pelham - CAKEBREAD
Post by: ..claire.. on Monday 25 August 14 19:38 BST (UK)

Hi

Not sure about that, but I'm sure someone on here may know more than me.  :)

claire