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linell wrote:Yes I have found the same, Bishop Transcripts and PR's can hold different bits of information worth checking at the Archives. Happy hunting from Linell.

Thanks to all, an idea to work with. That'll keep my spirits up till I can travel to Ipswich RO again.
Much appreciated.
Richard

The fact that at the double baptism there is a distinction made between the parentage of the children to me suggests to me that they are using the opportunity as a form of informal adoption procedure. - However have you considered trying to work out from the geography of the place how and when Mary...

James Farrow was born (9th December 1827) and baptised two days later at the Union Workhouse in Nacton Suffolk to Mary Farrow. No father's name given. Mary and James were discharged on 23rd January 1828. January 16th 1831 Mary Farrow marries John Scarce in Little Glemham, Suffolk July 31st 1831, Lit...