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Title: Pierre Laval baptism
Post by: Blairvadach on Saturday 07 February 26 16:19 GMT (UK)
Hi folks
Can anyone help translate this baptismal record for Peirre Laval.
Thanks
Title: Re: Pierre Laval baptism
Post by: polarbear on Saturday 07 February 26 17:47 GMT (UK)
The 21st day of July 1768 I the undersigned apostolic prefect have baptized Pierre Louis Michel born the previous day the legitimate son of Pierre Laval and Ingratia (I believe) Landrie his wife, Godfather Michel Nicholas (can’t decipher last name).

PB
Title: Re: Pierre Laval baptism
Post by: Blairvadach on Saturday 07 February 26 18:26 GMT (UK)
Thanks very much for your reply and help.
Cheers
Title: Re: Pierre Laval baptism
Post by: Zefiro on Saturday 07 February 26 20:13 GMT (UK)
Quote from: polarbear on Saturday 07 February 26 17:47 GMT (UK)
The 21st day of July 1768 I the undersigned apostolic prefect have baptized Pierre Louis Michel born the previous day the legitimate son of Pierre Laval and Ingratia (I believe) Landrie his wife, Godfather Michel Nicholas (can’t decipher last name).

PB
I read 'de Gratia', so her name should be Gratia

I can't read the last name either...
Title: Re: Pierre Laval baptism
Post by: polarbear on Saturday 07 February 26 20:33 GMT (UK)
Ah, yes I see that now. Gratia it is.

PB
Title: Re: Pierre Laval baptism
Post by: shanreagh on Saturday 07 February 26 22:52 GMT (UK)
Quote from: polarbear on Saturday 07 February 26 20:33 GMT (UK)
Ah, yes I see that now. Gratia it is.

PB

I think it is from the the latin form of Grace for a girl's name.  'Gratia is also used as a female given name, signifying charm or blessing'. Beautiful name as is the English version
Title: Re: Pierre Laval baptism
Post by: manukarik on Sunday 08 February 26 11:31 GMT (UK)
Is the final surname Rivalland?
Title: Re: Pierre Laval baptism
Post by: Blairvadach on Monday 09 February 26 13:43 GMT (UK)
Thanks for all your help in this.
This information was very helpful.
Cheers