In examining the Andreas PR I came across the following note against the baptism of
Gustavus CHRISTIAN son of John on 10 Apr 1705

"the following being poore and not able to procure suretys Mr Stevenson of Balladool, Capt James Christian & Mrs Margt Christian being then at Kk Andrews, stood as Suretys out of charity "

As it was against synodal ordinances to extract a fee for Baptism I am not quite sure just why being poore should matter - if it relates to Godparents then Gustavus (presumeably William in ordinary life!) had a well connected set !

anyone have any additional info ?