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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Derbyshire => Topic started by: Vasquez109 on Tuesday 18 March 25 20:10 GMT (UK)

Title: Private baptisms
Post by: Vasquez109 on Tuesday 18 March 25 20:10 GMT (UK)

Ive found my 5th Great Grandfather, Joseph Bown who was baptised at Hognaston on 29 Jul 1759. The register says "Jul 29 - Joseph the son of Edward and Sarah Bown privately baptised and brought into the congregation Aug 12".

What does this mean?

Thanks.

Title: Re: Private baptisms
Post by: KGarrad on Tuesday 18 March 25 20:47 GMT (UK)

Usually it means that the child wasn't expected to survive, so the baptism was done at home.
When the baby did survive, the 2nd part of the christening (brought into the congregation) was carried out in church.

Title: Re: Private baptisms
Post by: goldie61 on Tuesday 18 March 25 20:50 GMT (UK)

I'd say he was baptised privately at home very soon after birth - perhaps he wasn't expected to live very long, but then a couple of weeks later, when it seemed he would survive, or at least able to be taken to church, he was baptised again in the church - 'brought into the congregation'.

Added:
'Snap' KGarrard!

Title: Re: Private baptisms
Post by: Vasquez109 on Tuesday 18 March 25 20:52 GMT (UK)

Ah thanks both. Makes perfect sense!

Thank you!