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Christened aged 15 years!!!

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Nickydownsouth

Nickydownsouth Report 19 Jul 2007 00:13

I have a friend who had to get herself Christened 15 years ago when she was 27, as the Vicar wouldnt marry her without it. Nicky

Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 19 Jul 2007 00:10

They may have decided for themselves that they wanted a service....much like some youngsters today are confirmed about that age............. but it may be that they were leaving home and the family thought of it as a 'safeguard' against anything bad happening to the young person. Some vicars required baptism before he would allow a couple to marry in his church. Gwyn

Linda

Linda Report 19 Jul 2007 00:08

Any idea's anyone just why someone would bother to get christened aged 15yrs. I have just found a relly born 30.03.1804 christened 26.07.1819.