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Title: Deciphering handwriting on burial record
Post by: Chocface on Tuesday 10 June 14 08:37 BST (UK)

I found burial records of what looks like Elizabeth and Ralph Sawkill (see attached). However, I can't find any other records for them and I think the first letter of their surname is not "S"? When I look at the record of the person buried after Elizabeth, he has a surname which starts with a capital "S" and that "S" is written differently to the first letter of Elizabeth's surname. BUT, when I look at Ralph's page, there is Elizabeth Storrow on the same page (two above him) and her "S" looks like his "S".
I have tried a number of variations, but no success. Can anyone advise what the first letter of their surname is?

Very grateful for any assistance!

Title: Re: Deciphering handwriting on burial record
Post by: BumbleB on Tuesday 10 June 14 08:50 BST (UK)

FreeBMD have a death registration in March quarter 1838 for Elizabeth Sawkill in Guisbro registration district.

Title: Re: Deciphering handwriting on burial record
Post by: Nanny on Tuesday 10 June 14 08:58 BST (UK)

I believe her name is Elizabeth Sawkill and the name below her also starts with and "S"
but I think, just that name, was filled in by somebody else.  Those letters are not connected.

Title: Re: Deciphering handwriting on burial record
Post by: Chocface on Tuesday 10 June 14 09:18 BST (UK)

Dear Bumblebee - I don't know what I did, but I had looked in FreeBDM earlier, anyway, have found it now.
Dear Nanny, yes I think you are right.

Thanks to both of you for your trouble.

Title: Re: Deciphering handwriting on burial record
Post by: BumbleB on Tuesday 10 June 14 09:32 BST (UK)

No problem.  We've all done it - just glad I could help.  :)