Hi.
Could someone let me know what the process would be if my ancestor was planning to marry a Roman Catholic in Ireland (in the 1840s), but was not RC himself, or alternatively was a RC but had not been baptised. Would he have had to be baptised prior to the marriage? And could you help with any sort of notation that would be on the baptism record to record an adult baptism?
Much appreciated for any advice you can give. Thanks, Maureen
While I can't answer the specifics of your question, I have a Protestant ancestor who married a Catholic in Co. Meath in the 1830s. In later records, he was always identified as Protestant while his wife and children were always identified as RC. It doesn't look like he converted. I hope this is helpful.
Maureen,
I have seen Protestants who have converted to Catholicism, in order to marry in that faith. There’s usually an adult baptism about a month before the marriage. Adult baptisms normally don’t have any sponsors (so stand out immediately for that reason) and there might be a comment about it being an adult baptism. But not always.
Thanks for your help, much appreciated.
Maureen