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Title: David or Daniel?
Post by: Vasquez109 on Saturday 01 November 25 22:56 GMT (UK)

Evening all!

Looking at the register for St. Ishmaels, Carmarthenshire and Im looking for a death of a David Thomas between the 1851 and 1861 census. There is only one in the parish, but the more I'm reading the name, the more I'm seeing Daniel. He was born around 1772, and theres two possible baptisms. One to a Daniel Thomas and one to a John Thomas.

What do you make of this handwriting? Im seeing both names which isnt helpful!

Thanks.
David.

**EDIT** Its been transcribed as David Thomas

Title: Re: David or Daniel?
Post by: MollyC on Saturday 01 November 25 23:03 GMT (UK)

You need to compare the forms of the letters with others on the page.

Title: Re: David or Daniel?
Post by: Vasquez109 on Saturday 01 November 25 23:06 GMT (UK)

I have. But its inconclusive.

David.

Title: Re: David or Daniel?
Post by: Bee on Saturday 01 November 25 23:52 GMT (UK)

I read it as Daniel

Title: Re: David or Daniel?
Post by: maddys52 on Sunday 02 November 25 01:04 GMT (UK)

I agree, Daniel.

If you compare it to the way "David" is written on previous and subsequent pages, eg " David Williams" (no.554) and "David Charles" (no. 615), and various "Davies" throughout, it is different. There are various places where the "e" is similar. Also, "Daniel Rees" (no. 505).

Title: Re: David or Daniel?
Post by: Vasquez109 on Sunday 02 November 25 13:02 GMT (UK)

Marvellous! Thank you so much everyone.

David.