Hi all,
Not sure if this is in the right section! Moderators: feel free to tell me if not!!
I have a relation, who unfortunately ended up in the workhouse at age 11 along with her two elder brothers.
Her brother's both survived the experience, and one went on to marry. I think she did too, as I think I've found her in the 1891 census.
But my question is regarding her baptism, or should I say, baptisms?
She was born around 1870.
Here is her first baptism:
20th June 1872:
Harriet Jellyman
Parents: Charles + Sarah
And I've come across what could be a second baptism too:
15th April 1887:
Harriet Jellyman
Parents: Charles + Deceased
Inmate of County-Home
['Adult' is written in margin alongside the entry, as well as several others on the same page]
Now, her mother did die between 1871-1881, as that is, I think, why she ended up in the workhouse as her father is unable to cope money-wise.
But why would she have been baptised again? Would it have happened because she was ill, and because it was presumed that she would die?
Any help in this area would be greatly appreciated!!