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Title: Elizabeth daughter of ? ELSON was buried 4 Jul 1706
Post by: Westy11 on Wednesday 01 May 19 09:07 BST (UK)

The attached clipping relates to the burial of Eleanor ELSON 4 Jul 1706 at Sutton Cheney, Leicestershire.

Does the text say "Eleanor ELSON daughter of widow ELSON buried 4 July...." or does it say Eleanor ELSON daughter of Wilson ELSON buried...." or maybe something else?

Westy

Title: Re: Elizabeth daughter of ? ELSON was buried 4 Jul 1706
Post by: Craclyn on Wednesday 01 May 19 09:44 BST (UK)

I read it as Widow.

Title: Re: Elizabeth daughter of ? ELSON was buried 4 Jul 1706
Post by: hallmark on Wednesday 01 May 19 09:48 BST (UK)

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Title: Re: Elizabeth daughter of ? ELSON was buried 4 Jul 1706
Post by: Gadget on Wednesday 01 May 19 09:51 BST (UK)

It looks like Widow to me.

Title: Re: Elizabeth daughter of ? ELSON was buried 4 Jul 1706
Post by: stitchwitch on Wednesday 01 May 19 10:51 BST (UK)

I see "Widow" too

Title: Re: Elizabeth daughter of ? ELSON was buried 4 Jul 1706
Post by: CarolA3 on Wednesday 01 May 19 14:02 BST (UK)

Having turned my screen's brightness to maximum, I'm confident that the entry says 'Widow'.

Carol

Title: Re: Elizabeth daughter of ? ELSON was buried 4 Jul 1706
Post by: Westy11 on Wednesday 01 May 19 14:54 BST (UK)

Thanks so much Carol, Stitchwitch, Gadget, Hallmark, Craclyn

Westy