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Title: Help with deciphering two surnames - 1560/1563 - Completed
Post by: Basson on Sunday 08 April 12 18:27 BST (UK)
Hello all. I need help deciphering two surnames. Both are from the Poole, Dorset, transcript.

The first name, is a recorded burial in 1563. The name appears to me as, "George Bassom". However, the last character of the surname is faded/oddly written, and therefore hard to determine what it resembles. Ancestry had transcribed the surname as "Basten", but, I believe this to be incorrect. I need second opinions as I'm really unsure.

The second name is a burial that took place in 1560. I believe it states something to the effect of, "John ... son of John Bosomme was buried ...". Ancestry suggested it was "John Beson son of John Beson" -- which it clearly is not!! But, again, I'm not 100% certain if I've interpreted it correctly!

Most obliged for your time and help.
Title: Re: Help with deciphering two surnames - 1560/1563
Post by: Alexander. on Sunday 08 April 12 22:17 BST (UK)
The first seems to be George Basserer.

The second "John Thressher & John Vesonne was buryed the firste of Apryll"

Alexander
Title: Re: Help with deciphering two surnames - 1560/1563
Post by: Basson on Sunday 08 April 12 22:49 BST (UK)
On second look I think you're absolutely right. Thanks a lot Alex!
Title: Re: Help with deciphering two surnames - 1560/1563
Post by: Roger in Sussex on Sunday 08 April 12 22:52 BST (UK)
I agree with Alexander, but don't understand why it says "was buryed" when there were two persons named.

Roger
Title: Re: Help with deciphering two surnames - 1560/1563
Post by: mona lisa on Sunday 08 April 12 22:55 BST (UK)
2nd line   John Forsythe and John what on earth is that first Letter loooks like eyeglasses symbol
Title: Re: Help with deciphering two surnames - 1560/1563 - Completed
Post by: Basson on Tuesday 10 April 12 08:32 BST (UK)
Many thanks for all your contributions!