William Barrett

[Brilliard]

I would like an opinion on whether you think these two signatures relate to the same person.William Barrett is my gg grandfather and I believe he married twice in 1842 and 1861.  thanks

[Gadget]

They do look very similar 

[goldie61]

I'd agree they look very similar.
Most letters are formed the same - especially the 'r's, which could easily have been formed differently.
Nearly 20 years between them, so they wouldn't be identical anyway.

[Treetotal]

I think they look very similar too.
Carol

[mirl]

I don't.

The formation of the letters in William in the earlier one is quite rounded, whereas those in the later one are quite pointed.

[Brilliard]

Miri you are the first to disagree but I appreciate your view,more comments from others will be very much welcome.

[Aulus]

Considering they're 20 years apart and no doubt with different pen nibs, I tend to think they were written by the same person

[Brilliard]

Thanks Aulus,I agree the 20 year time gap is an important consideration.I have looked at my own signature within a similar timeframe and "William's" signatures are much more consistent than my own.

[Trishanne]

I agree,  I would say they are written by the same person. Aulus makes valid points about the 20 years difference and the different pens.