This entry, extracted from the Bothal parish baptism register 1769 - 1804, refers to John Best born 18th October 1799 and baptised 17th November 1799. He was the son of John Best, who was a Labourer by profession and was a native of Stannington parish. John's wife was recorded as Elisabeth, daughter of Edward Coxen.
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.
