When all we have is a baptism
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Update: 4-11-24 We have recently released some additional algorithm updates:
We now require two tagged sources for a name and a birth conclusion.
Sometimes, all we have is the baptismal record. For example, in Ireland, before 1864, births and deaths were not registered. Roman Catholics were usually scrupulous about baptizing the children as quickly as possible, but that may be the only record found for a child who died young or if the family emigrated. Most census records before 1901 were destroyed.
I certainly understand wanting/needing more evidence, but sometimes there simply is nothing else.
My two cents' worth.
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