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Title: Richard Morgan Alias Andrew?
Post by: Taylor94 on Thursday 05 February 26 15:59 GMT (UK)

I have an ancestor who on will has been transcribed as "Richard Morgan alias Andrew" but I dont think ''Andrew'' is correct?

On his burial in 1727 Lakenheath, Suffolk, he is just recorded as "Richard Morgan, Carpenter".
In his will, aside from children and wife, he mentions a cottage late belonging to a Robert Morgan and then mentions his kinswoman Susannah Morgan. There is no mention of an "Andrew" and when he signs the will its just "Richard Morgan".

Title: Re: Richard Morgan Alias Andrew?
Post by: Jo6100 on Thursday 05 February 26 16:22 GMT (UK)

I see Andrew but no expert

Title: Re: Richard Morgan Alias Andrew?
Post by: horselydown86 on Thursday 05 February 26 16:35 GMT (UK)

The last five letters of the alias name are:  _ndrew

Without another example it's hard to be sure what is happening at the start of the word.  It could begin Ad (making Adndrew) or it could just be an A.

The way it is written would normally mean that Andrew is an alias for the surname Morgan.

Title: Re: Richard Morgan Alias Andrew?
Post by: Taylor94 on Thursday 05 February 26 17:06 GMT (UK)

Thanks for that.
There seems to be no Richard Morgan/Andrew linked to Lakenheath. There are Andrews in nearby Mildenhall but they are all accounted for.
I did find a will for a Thomas Andrew, Gentleman, of Undley/Lakenheath 1725. No mention of a son (I did first think he was perhaps an illegitimate son, but it doesnt seem to be, given his possible age).

Title: Re: Richard Morgan Alias Andrew?
Post by: DRH123 on Friday 06 February 26 11:53 GMT (UK)

A Richard Andrews alias Morgan was buried at Bacton in 1678.
No idea what the connection is, but it shows the alias existed in previous generations.

David

Title: Re: Richard Morgan Alias Andrew?
Post by: maddys52 on Friday 06 February 26 23:08 GMT (UK)

Also a "Joseph MORGAN alias ANDREW" indicted for burglary in 1824 in Hertfordshire. Again, unsure if there is any connection.

I see it as ANDREW.

Title: Re: Richard Morgan Alias Andrew?
Post by: fiddlerslass on Saturday 07 February 26 08:55 GMT (UK)

Article which explains use of Alias especially in legal documents.Not always associated with nefarious purposes unlike today!

https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/Use_of_Aliases_-_an_Overview

Title: Re: Richard Morgan Alias Andrew?
Post by: shanreagh on Saturday 07 February 26 22:56 GMT (UK)

Quote from: fiddlerslass on Saturday 07 February 26 08:55 GMT (UK)

Article which explains use of Alias especially in legal documents.Not always associated with nefarious purposes unlike today!

https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/Use_of_Aliases_-_an_Overview

I agree.  I guess it depended on the circle he moved in...if mainly say with the mother and the mothers name was Andrew, or he lived with grandparents and their name was Andrew.....

Aka (also known as) is another way of saying 'alias'

Title: Re: Richard Morgan Alias Andrew?
Post by: Wexflyer on Sunday 08 February 26 01:50 GMT (UK)

Any other Richard Morgans in the area?
An alias was a way to distinguish between like named people.