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Title: Maiden name of mother (+ father's name) given on baptism records, Wales.
Post by: Stevie8485 on Monday 14 April 25 14:21 BST (UK)

Throughout the period of the births of my 5 x g grandmother's children, between 1792 and 1806 in Pembrokeshire, Wales, all the baptism records show her husband by his name and she by hers ie her maiden name, directly after his but as part of the same entry - they are clearly both the parents.  Entries for other people appear to be as one surname eg daughter/son of Fred and Freda Bloggs ie 'Freda' is known by her married name on the record. 

Is it unusual to have such entries in the baptism records and might it indicate that, despite the years spanned, they were not married (marriage record not found to date).

Thank you

Title: Re: Maiden name of mother (+ father's name) given on baptism records, Wales.
Post by: Milliepede on Monday 14 April 25 16:00 BST (UK)

It seems to point that way doesn't it especially if no marriage can be found. 

Title: Re: Maiden name of mother (+ father's name) given on baptism records, Wales.
Post by: Kiltpin on Tuesday 15 April 25 11:11 BST (UK)

Possibly a non-conformist, or foreign marriage? A marriage not recognized by the local clergy? 

Regards 

Chas