Upper Killeavy - Birth to Christening

[ChrisAllonby]

Hello, I've identified an individual in the IGI called Patrick Burns, christened in Upper Killeavy on 22 Feb 1843. It's likely that this person is my gg-grandfather, but the year of 1843 does not tie in well with other records such as census returns, marriage certificate and death certificate, all of which suggest a birth year of about 1840. I'm wondering if children born in Ireland at about this time would typically be christened a year or two after birth. That would perhaps explain the discrepancy. Does anyone have any thoughts on this? Thanks, Chris.

[TF13]

I'm wondering if children born in Ireland at about this time would typically be christened a year or two after birth.

It wouldn't be normal Chris. A baptism would have happened a day or two after the birth; basically as soon as possible.

Tony

[aghadowey]

Although most children were baptised very soon after birth it wasn't uncommon for baptisms not to be noted in registers or several children in a family being baptised together (sometimes ages are listed in register which is very helpful).