Perculier addition on Baptism Reg

[Andrew193]

I have a baptism reg sheet with the date of baptism given as 29th November 1874 but in the margin is written: "Privately received 22nd April 1877". I've never encountered this before and wondered why this had been added and the 3-year difference?

 

[solidrock2]

I think it may mean privately baptised at home and then 3 years late received into the church.

 

[Andrew193]

I think it may mean privately baptised at home and then 3 years late received into the church.

Well, That's interesting. Was it a common thing as I've never come across this before and why would that happen?

 

[emeltee]

Private baptisms usually took place when it was thought that the baby might not live. They were often done by the Doctor or the midwife if a member of the Clergy was not available. This is why they were often repeated at a later date in church.

 

[Andrew193]

Private baptisms usually took place when it was thought that the baby might not live. They were often done by the Doctor or the midwife if a member of the Clergy was not available. This is why they were often repeated at a later date in church.

Thanks emeltee that makes perfect sense.