This entry, extracted from the Cornhill parish baptism register 1701 - 1813, refers to Alexrander Mennim born 14th June 1809 and baptised 20th June 1809. He was the son of Francis Mennim, who was a Servant by profession and was a native of Twisel parish of Norham. Francis's wife was recorded as Elizabeth Litster.
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 Cornhill parish are deposited with Northumberland Archives Service.
