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St James, Bootle. Baptisms 1944 help required please
Posted: 23 Jul 2010 11:35
by Devaney1886
Does anyone know if it would be possible to find 1944 baptism records from St James' church, Bootle? I'm thinking it very unlikely but worth asking none the less.
Many thanks for any help or advice.
St James, Bootle. Baptisms 1944
Posted: 23 Jul 2010 12:00
by dickiesam
Hi,
What is it you need to know from the baptism that isn't available on the birth cert?
Dickiesam
Posted: 23 Jul 2010 12:07
by Devaney1886
Hi, thank you for taking the time to reply.
Confirmation that the baptism took place
My Dad was born prem and my Gran was poorly afterwards. Allegedly my Da was taken off by his Aunts and baptised at St James' without his Mam being there, and he has his doubts as to whether the baptism actually took place.
St James, Bootle. Baptisms 1944
Posted: 23 Jul 2010 13:23
by dickiesam
Hello Devaney1886,
OK, now I understand and well appreciate wanting the look-up. I am sure one of the many SKPs here will do that for you. As a guide for them what was the date of the birth in 1944?
Brian
Posted: 23 Jul 2010 13:32
by Devaney1886
Many thanks once again. He was born in November 1944, and we believe the baptism would have been quite shortly afterwards.
Amended to protect identity of possible living person. MA
Posted: 23 Jul 2010 15:46
by northmeols
you could try emailing them a request explaining why you need it I've listed st james now with st john Cof E and st james catholic church
http://stjohnandstjames.org/
http://www.bootlecatholic.co.uk/2240/frames.php
Posted: 23 Jul 2010 19:46
by MaryA
If the registers were handed over to the Record Office, which would be usual, unfortunately they wouldn't be available in Liverpool until things are up and running again, however, it is possible that there would also be a copy in the Crosby library.
However, as it is such a recent date it would be worth rfollowing the recommendations made by Dickiesam and Northmeols and contacting the Church itself where they may still be.
Posted: 24 Jul 2010 09:57
by Katie
A friend of mine thinks Crosby have the originals. Liverpool only have them available up to 1941 on microfilm.
Posted: 25 Jul 2010 16:12
by 42aitch
Crosby also only have the Baptisms for St James RC from 1845-1941, so it would be necessary to make contact with the church itself.
Eileen
Posted: 01 Aug 2010 10:52
by Devaney1886
Thank you so much everyone. Will try emailing the church direct.
Apologies for the delayed reply; have been without internet for over a week.
Again many thanks