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Title: Deciphering 16th Century Parish Register
Post by: RJMortimer on Wednesday 11 October 23 11:46 BST (UK)

Hi all,

I'd really appreciate some help deciphering the first entry in the image attached. I really struggle reading this old form of writing.

Many thanks,
Ryan

Title: Re: Deciphering 16th Century Parish Register
Post by: GR2 on Wednesday 11 October 23 12:51 BST (UK)

In the margin it says Julye (= July) and gives the dates of the two baptisms in Arabic numerals (your one is 16).

Ann ye d[aughter] of Ric[hard] Holmes in
ye p[ar]ish of Coton* bapt[ized] ye xvi
day

* I don't know which parish this register is from. The name of the parish might be abbreviated.

Title: Re: Deciphering 16th Century Parish Register
Post by: RJMortimer on Wednesday 11 October 23 13:32 BST (UK)

Thanks a lot and yes, Chilvers Coton so that makes sense!