Hi Vern Depending on time frame and circumstance but usually for Private baptism ie child not expected to live or the parents wanted the extra status At certain times it could also denote Pauper, which were exempt from burial taxes Nivard Ovington in Cornwall (UK) On 10/12/2013 15:48, Vern Prescott wrote: > Hi All > > I have just seen a few baptisms recorded with a P in the margin beside the > date. Can anyone on the list please tell me what this might mean? > > Vern in Ontario