21-09-2026, 13:47
Hello N.,
The Giorgio Lorenzo of 20 August 1837, with no surname and no parents, is the most interesting to me. George's ages suggest a birth around 1834–36, but ages were often approximate, and a foundling would have needed a surname later.
Does the index give a volume or page reference for that entry? If so, I could ask the Birgu parish for the original baptism, in case there are notes in the margin.
Also, did you notice any other foundling named Giorgio (no surname or parents) between 1830 and 1837?
Your idea of "Giorgio son of Guglielmo" becoming Williams is clever, but the two cases (1841 and 1844) are a little too late for my George.
Thanks again for all your time,
The Giorgio Lorenzo of 20 August 1837, with no surname and no parents, is the most interesting to me. George's ages suggest a birth around 1834–36, but ages were often approximate, and a foundling would have needed a surname later.
Does the index give a volume or page reference for that entry? If so, I could ask the Birgu parish for the original baptism, in case there are notes in the margin.
Also, did you notice any other foundling named Giorgio (no surname or parents) between 1830 and 1837?
Your idea of "Giorgio son of Guglielmo" becoming Williams is clever, but the two cases (1841 and 1844) are a little too late for my George.
Thanks again for all your time,