This entry, extracted from the Bellingham parish baptism register 1684 - 1812, refers to Mary Johnstone born 14th May 1793 and baptised 9th August 1802. She was the daughter of James Johnstone, who was a Potter by profession. James's wife was recorded as Jane Scott. The extract goes on to list the rest of James Johnstone's children who were all baptised on the same day.
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 Bellingham parish are deposited with Northumberland Archives Service.
