This entry, extracted from the Kirknewton parish baptism register 1813 - 1951, refers to Eleanor Shell baptised 9th March 1813. She was the daughter of Andrew and Isabella Shell of Kirknewton. Andrew's profession was listed as Shepherd.
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 Kirknewton parish are deposited with Northumberland Archives Service.
