Shakespeare, Margaret, 1562-1563

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December 2, 1562

Parish register entry recording Margaret Shakespeare’s baptism

Margaret, John and Mary Shakespeare’s second child, was baptized on December 2, 1562, according to the Holy Trinity Church parish register. Next to the entry, an “X” added by a later hand highlights its significance.

April 30, 1563

Parish register entry recording Margaret Shakespeare’s burial

Margaret, John and Mary Shakespeare’s second child, was buried on April 30, 1563, according to the Holy Trinity Church parish register. Next to the entry, an “X” added by a later hand highlights its significance. She was about five months old.