MUOAT, Francis 1
- Born: 17 June 1776 1
- Baptised: 24 June 1776, Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland 1
General Notes:
Old Parish Registers Haddington Parish East Lothian Baptisms
"1776 Muoat Thomas / and Francis Livingston had a Daughter born the 17th June 1776 and Baptised the 24th Ditto, called Francis Witnesses Thomas Muoat and James Livingston " 1
Research Notes:
FRANCIS
This is not a mis-spelling. The distinction according to gender between Francis and Frances is a modern one, as are many spelling conventions. Spelling in the 18th century was a more individually determined matter.
The spelling as given here is the exact spelling from the baptismal record. It is clear in the case of both mother and daughter that it is to females that the name refers. 1
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