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Can anyone tell me what Ventor means please
« on: Monday 15 January 18 19:27 GMT (UK) »
   I have been looking at the Will of my ancestor Joseph Butler, a Gentleman who lived in Bradford, Yorkshire. The will was proved 11th September 1704 in Bradford and basically he left everything in trust for his wife Abigail and his sons by her.

   He also stated that -his disobedient son Joseph 'by a former Ventor' is not to have one farthing.

   I guess a Ventor is a former partner but would she be a wife or just the babies mother- making Joseph illegitimate.

   I haven't found it on any of the translation sites I have searched, is it more likely to be a derogatory slang term?

   Joseph's birth does not mention his mother, just his father.

Any help appreciated.

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Re: Can anyone tell me what Ventor means please
« Reply #1 on: Monday 15 January 18 19:36 GMT (UK) »
Hi

The word VENTER means "the womb.

Check here in legal terms it's used to convey children of a first wife

http://www.yourdictionary.com/venter

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Re: Can anyone tell me what Ventor means please
« Reply #2 on: Monday 15 January 18 19:37 GMT (UK) »

And welcome to RootsChat  :) :) :)
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Re: Can anyone tell me what Ventor means please
« Reply #3 on: Monday 15 January 18 19:42 GMT (UK) »
ventor..... of Ventor, the Goddess of Lust] pertaining to venery, lustful.

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Re: Can anyone tell me what Ventor means please
« Reply #4 on: Monday 15 January 18 21:12 GMT (UK) »
From the OED
Venter;  One or other of two or more wives who are (successively or otherwise) sources of offspring to the same person.

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Re: Can anyone tell me what Ventor means please
« Reply #5 on: Tuesday 16 January 18 09:18 GMT (UK) »
Thanks to everyone who replied, your help and information was much appreciated.
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