This entry, extracted from the Woodhorn parish baptism register 1749 - 1812, which includes Ellington village, refers to Elizabeth Wheelis born 7th March 1806 and baptised 10th March 1806. She was the daughter of Joseph Wheelis, who was a Labourer by profession. Joseph's wife was recorded as Mary Renison.
When a person is baptised an entry is made in the baptism register. Of particular interest are the baptism registers for the period 1798-1812. These are known as Bishop Barrington registers. Shute Barrington, Bishop of Durham, ordered that additional information should be recorded in the registers, for example, details about the parents and sometimes grandparents of the child being baptised. The baptism registers of Woodhorn parish are deposited with Northumberland Archives Service.
