St. Andrew's Scots Presbyterian City Church, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Baptism of Edward McClymont
Relevant christening entry taken from records of St. Andrew's Scots Presbyterian City Church, held at location hereafter:
352 Perú st. / 579 Belgrano st., City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
Author: Rev. James Smith, in charge of the said church
Source: Register Book 3 - Folio 3
Actual text:
"Mc CLYMONT
EDWARD Mc CLYMONT, lawful son of Robert Mc Clymont, native of Buenos Ayres, and of Susan Day, native of Buenos Ayres, was born 9th November 1863 and baptized 22nd May 1864 by the Rev.James Smith."
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Baptism of Edward Mc Clymont Day
Relevant entry taken from church records in Spanish held by the Township Authorities at location hereafter:
Library Museum, Uruguay st., 4th fl., City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
Author: Rev. James Smith of Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Church, City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
Source: Register Book 1013 - Entry 22 - Folio 6
Actual text:
(Translation from Spanish)
"On 2 May 1864, I baptized solemnly EDUARDO Mc CLYMONT, who was born 9 November 1863, lawful son of Roberto Mc Clymont, aged 27 years, native of Buenos Ayres and of Susan Day, aged 23 years, native of Buenos Ayres and residing in the District of Lobos.
Diego Smith, chaplain."
Accuracy of source:
Forenames were translated into Spanish as follows:
EDWARD into Eduardo, JAMES into Diego and ROBERT into ROBERTO
SUSAN was not translated, though.
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Baptism of Edward Mc Clymont Day
Relevant baptism entry registered at St. Andrew's Scots Presbyterian City Church, Buenos Aires, Argentina, obtained at the website hereafter: British Settlers in Argentina, homepage.ntlworld.com/jnth
Author: Transcriptions made by Jeremy Howat, researcher
Source: Volume 3 - 1864/1867 - Page 3
Actual text:
"Name: McCLYMONT, EDWARD
Father: Robert
Age: -
Mother: Day, Susan
Age: -
Both Born in: Buenos Aires
Birth: 11/09/1863
Bapt.: 05/22/1864
Minister: J.S."
Additional note:
The initials J.S. stand for Rev. James Smith
Teacher in Buenos Aires - 1849-1851
Minister of St. Andrew’s Scots Church, Buenos Aires - 1851-1883
Continuing ministry in Argentina - 1883-1900