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Author Topic: Fulbourn St Vigor Baptism - Betsey Axford Mabel Martin, 1886  (Read 1757 times)

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Fulbourn St Vigor Baptism - Betsey Axford Mabel Martin, 1886
« on: Wednesday 31 August 11 11:59 BST (UK) »
Could anyone please let me know what the entry says for Betsey Axford Mabel Martin, who was baptised in Fulbourn St Vigor in 1886.

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Re: Fulbourn St Vigor Baptism - Betsey Axford Mabel Martin, 1886
« Reply #1 on: Wednesday 31 August 11 20:02 BST (UK) »
Hi Tara,

20 August
daughter of (blank) and Emily single woman otp privately baptised.

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Re: Fulbourn St Vigor Baptism - Betsey Axford Mabel Martin, 1886
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 31 August 11 20:07 BST (UK) »
Thanks, Selina.

Do you think she was privately baptised as she was illegitimate? As far as I know this part of my family was not wealthy and I believe there was a charge for a private baptism, is that right?

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Re: Fulbourn St Vigor Baptism - Betsey Axford Mabel Martin, 1886
« Reply #3 on: Wednesday 31 August 11 20:11 BST (UK) »
I don't know whether there was a charge for a private baptism, I have not heard of that before.

Often baptised privately if the baby was sickly and possibly not expected to survive. 

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