Baptism of William Henry Worster
28 March 1866


BAPTISMS solemnized in the Parish of Holy Trinity, Hoxton
in County of Middlesex in the Year 1866

When Baptised 1866 March 28
Born Nov. 10 1865 [sic]
No. 1255
Child's Christian Name William Henry
Parent's Name Christian John
Emma Maria
Surname Worster
Abode 59 Napiers St.
Quality, Trade, or Profession Commercial Traveller
By Whom the Ceremony was performed F.W. ??

There is clearly something wrong here. Other documents indicate that William Henry was born about 1859, not in 1865.

Possibly this baptism is really of William's younger brother who could well have been born 10 November 1865.


Source: London Metropolitan Archives, Holy Trinity, Hoxton, Register of baptisms, P91/TRI, Item 001

Source: Ancestry.com. London, England, Births and Baptisms, 1813-1906