Help needed please

[stanmapstone]

So you don't think it is "mason" 

Stan

[candleflame]

I'm not clever enough to say Stan and I know what you mean about the old long 'S' style. I think for me, if it was, I'd have expected all the other Sssss on the certificate to also be long ones, and I don't think they appear to be. Its very frustrating.

[AliceO]

Thank you all so much for your help and suggestions.
Much appreciated.
AliceO