This entry, extracted from the Bothal parish baptism register 1769 - 1804, which included Ashington, refers to Mary Potts born 2nd June 1801 and baptised 17th January 1802. She was the daughter of Joseph Potts, who was a Grindstone Maker by profession and was a native of Bedlington. Joseph's wife was recorded as Mary daughter of John Noble.
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 Bothal parish are deposited with Northumberland Archives Service.
