Hi,
I'm trying to understand a baptism record from Kilbeggan, County Westmeath.
James Mooney was baptised on 9 December 1853, but his parents seem to be James Carey and Mary Bastick. I don't understand why he should have a different surname. Looking at other baptisms, this seems to be quite a common feature. Am I reading the records incorrectly? Can anybody explain where I'm going wrong? Thanks.
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