Partial Transcript

Baptisms solemnized in the Parish of Wigan
in the County of Lancaster in the year 1818

When Baptised. Child’s Christian Name. Parent’s Name. Abode. Quality, Trade, or Profession. By whom the Ceremony was performed.
Christian. Surname.
1818 21 Feb Margaret
5 [fifth] daughter
Henry & Elizabeth Ball Standish Farmer Edward Mile, Curate 7 Feb

[Source: Taylor Gallery, Family History Centre, Wigan.]


Research Notes

The margin note “7 Feb” probably means Margaret was born on February 7th. Although she is listed as the fifth daughter we have record of only three older sisters.