Thomas Cotton - Shepshed

[PERKO14]

Give Thomas jnr seems to be a farmer of a substantial holding, I would think his father is more likely to also be a farmer rather than undertake "farm work" (which is more of an ag lab to me?)


ie points to Thomas and Ann

I think you may be correct because in 1851 Thomas & Mary re listed as “farmers of 137 acres with 4 labourers and 1 lad.   By 1861 they are farming 140 acres

[Annie65115]

Thomas and Ann of Shepshed baptised their children as "Particular Baptist" (the mind boggles!)

Other children:
John (April 1808)
William (1809)

Any help?

[PERKO14]

Thomas and Ann of Shepshed baptised their children as "Particular Baptist" (the mind boggles!)

Other children:
John (April 1808)
William (1809)

Any help?

Thank you Annie. I’ve had a look and found this explanation of what a particular Baptist was

The General Baptists held that God allows an individual to choose whether to live a virtuous and holy life, repenting of sins, and so earn salvation. Thus the General Baptists held that salvation was open to all, while the Particular or Strict Baptists held that it was restricted to the “Elect”.

Thanks for finding the other children’s names out they will be most helpful