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That is an interesting idea, and 'Elizabeth' could well be Betty. I hope you received my message yesterday, saying that the two signatures of Timothy are indeed comparable and I fully accept that Betty Chappelin was his wife. The Trenizon name came from the lot description in the Christies catalogue for the sale of Richard's portrait, which I imagine came from the family, who might also have provided the date of 1742 for Richard's birth. I found on Ancestry Marjorie Baylay who posted a number of photos, but the contact may well be too old. I will ask Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre whether they have any further information.

Warm thanks again
lambre

That is so kind of you, but although it would be fascinating to find such an esoteric side to my ancestor I fear it is a different man. I imagine that for astronomers his name would have been spelt correctly. But I am very grateful for your interest
lambre

Dear osprey, infinite thanks for your most informative reply, splendid to know the name of Timothy's inn. The marriage between Timothy and Betty puzzles me, as I have Elizabeth Trenizon as his wife, although I have not been able to confirm this. I will follow up all your clues.
lambre

Sorry, I should have made it clear that this search was conducted entirely by Internet/telephone. The helpful person I found answered when I phoned and a copy of my father's baptismal certificate was emailed to me.
lambre

My message about birth certificates in India 1900 was swept away befopre I had finished writing. The British Library holds the India Office records, and after searching for ages for my father's birth registration, a very helpful person there told me that at that date there were no birth certificates, only baptismal certificates.

lambre