CHESTER, Joseph William (of Findley St, born 1872-06-30).
Baptised November 5, 1873, by W.G. Terry at St Stephen, Netherthorpe.
Parents name(s) are Mary Jane & Joseph (Metal Smith).
Note:
Godparents: ~ :Page No 53 :Reg No 421
The scan of this is on Findmypast: father is definitely Jasper.
:slightly_smiling_face: Geoffrey.
P.S.
Another relative of my daughter-in-law, sister of the above:
CHESTER, Florence (of Findley St, born 1868-05-21).
Baptised November 5, 1873, by W.G. Terry at St Stephen, Netherthorpe.
Parents name(s) are Mary Jane & Joseph (Metal Smith).
Note:
Godparents: ~ :Page No 53 :Reg No 422
CHESTER, Florence (of Summer Street, born 1869-05-21).
Baptised July 6, 1869, by T Rigby at St George, Brook Hill.
Parents name(s) are Mary Jane & Jespher (White metal smith).
Note: ~
Godparents: ~ :Page No 31 :Reg No 244
Was actually Florence Beal B(Broomhead?) registered 2nd qr of 1869 -rebaptized with her brother -for good measure- with the wrong year of birth. Again, father should read 'Jasper'.
I've just realised I didn't get round to thanking Vicki for her response -too much excitement about retirement & a new granddaughter! Of course we can't correct our forebears' spelling, but it shows how careful we have to be in searches not to eliminate variants.