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Title: Surname of Walter
Post by: MattD30 on Monday 13 April 20 00:55 BST (UK)

Hi

Is anyone here able to work out the surname of this man mentioned in the middle of a 1616 will? His first name is Walter and is described as the testator's kinsman. His surname looks like it ends "ett" but that's only a guess.

Can anyone help?

Thanks in advance

Matt

Title: Re: Surname of Walter
Post by: crowsfeet on Monday 13 April 20 02:43 BST (UK)

Hi MattD30,

Could it be Bett?

Regards Crowsfeet

Title: Re: Surname of Walter
Post by: barryd on Monday 13 April 20 04:07 BST (UK)

Probably Crowfeet. Looked the name up on Free BMD. Wrong era but a good answer.

Sorry, that search found 3622 matches and the maximum number that can be displayed is 3000. Free BMD.

Title: Re: Surname of Walter
Post by: horselydown86 on Monday 13 April 20 07:23 BST (UK)

The surname is probably Ellett, although due to the smudge I can't rule out Elkett.

Title: Re: Surname of Walter
Post by: Bookbox on Monday 13 April 20 09:41 BST (UK)

Quote from: horselydown86 on Monday 13 April 20 07:23 BST (UK)

The surname is probably Ellett, although due to the smudge I can't rule out Elkett.

I agree. Looking at shillinges further along the line, I would also opt for Ellett.

Title: Re: Surname of Walter
Post by: MattD30 on Monday 13 April 20 14:44 BST (UK)

Thanks for those suggestions. I must admit "Ellett" was the first thing I thought it might be but I wasn't certain. At least I have something to work with now.

Matt