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Title: Will of John Swift of Lockington, Leics 1836/7.
Post by: bitzar on Monday 16 February 26 07:16 GMT (UK)

Hi all,

I've come across the will of a relative that has been very helpful but there a few names that I cant decipher.

Thomas ________ of Castle Donnington.

__________ Squires one of the daughters of...

Any assistance muchly appreciated.

bitzar.

Title: Re: Will of John Swift of Lockington, Leics 1836/7.
Post by: horselydown86 on Monday 16 February 26 12:31 GMT (UK)

Thomas North of Castle Donington

Probably:  Mary Squires

The Mar_ is clear.  The y is probably affected by the bad soak-through.

ADDED:

Just looked at the will on Ancestry.  Many examples of y have closed tops.

So I'm happy to say Mary.

Title: Re: Will of John Swift of Lockington, Leics 1836/7.
Post by: bitzar on Tuesday 17 February 26 08:14 GMT (UK)

Quote from: horselydown86 on Monday 16 February 26 12:31 GMT (UK)

Thomas North of Castle Donington

Probably:  Mary Squires

The Mar_ is clear.  The y is probably affected by the bad soak-through.

ADDED:

Just looked at the will on Ancestry.  Many examples of y have closed tops.

So I'm happy to say Mary.

Many thanks,

I would never of deciphered 'Mary' but Mary is a daughter of Dorothy that I have not accounted for even though I cant find a marriage to a Squire/Squires.

Thomas North of Castle Donington, I knew it was '*orth'.  Can't work out the relationship yet.

Thanks again.

bitzar.