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James Goldsmith baptism — Rotherfield, Sussex on 1 January 1786 — Local Past

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James Goldsmith baptism — Rotherfield, Sussex on 1 January 1786

1 January 1786 · Baptism

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Baptism

Clare Hopkins · 19 Jul 2026

Baptism of James Goldsmith

Person: James Goldsmith
Date: 1 January 1786
Place: St Denys' Church, Church Road, Rotherfield, East Sussex
Mother: Philadelphia Goldsmith

James Goldsmith was baptised at St Denys' Church, Rotherfield, Sussex on 1 January 1786. He is the son of Philadelphia Goldsmith. The note on the baptism register says "base born", which means illegitimate.