This entry, extracted from the Felton parish baptism register 1799 - 1812, refers to William Ferguson born 2nd January 1799 and baptised 6th January 1799. He was the son of William Ferguson, who was a Taylor by profession and was a native of West Thirston. William's wife was recorded as Isabella Symm.
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 Felton parish are deposited with Northumberland Archives Service.
