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Children with same name on Baptism records

  • 13-03-2013 12:53am
    #1
    InchicoreDude
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    I have noticed in my family research that sometimes, a family has a child with the same name.

    For example a child named John was born to his parents M& K in 1861.

    In 1867, another child named John was born to the same parents.

    For another family, I see Michael is also listed twice.

    What is the reason for this? Would they name a stillborn child the same name?


Comments

  • #2
    molltrot
    Registered Users Posts: 17 ✭molltrot


    that is just what they did years ago. there was 2 jim,s and 2 michael,s in my dads family. when 1 died they called another baby the same name, that was back in the 1920,s and 1930,s.


  • #3
    Jellybaby1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,108 ✭✭✭Jellybaby1


    Yep, I found that too back in the 19th cent. Confusing until you confirm the first child's death.


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