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Title: Secretary Hand
Post by: RWTaylor on Sunday 18 February 24 19:24 GMT (UK)

Can anyone help with the names of the witnesses on this baptism record for Elspeth Denoon, parents John Denoon and Janet James, in Moray 1716. I can make out Samuel James, John James and Elspeth Simson, but the others have defeated me. If any secretary hand experts out there can help, I'd be very grateful.

RWT

Title: Re: Secretary Hand
Post by: Zacktyr on Sunday 18 February 24 19:58 GMT (UK)

Hi,

Here's my take on those names:

Samuel James, John Meigle, George McImmy, John James, Elspeth Simson, Elspeth Redhele wit(nesse)s.

I hope this helps.

Title: Re: Secretary Hand
Post by: Bookbox on Sunday 18 February 24 21:33 GMT (UK)

I'd be inclined to go for Elspeth Redhead - there is interference from a descender in the line above.

Title: Re: Secretary Hand
Post by: RWTaylor on Monday 19 February 24 08:22 GMT (UK)

Thanks to you both - that looks very helpful.

RWT