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Title: George Sheldon marriage
Post by: graemesheldon on Sunday 27 August 17 18:14 BST (UK)
I am trying to decipher the writing after the signature of William Marwood who was a witness at George's marriage ..... any ideas?

Title: Re: George Sheldon marriage
Post by: arthurk on Sunday 27 August 17 19:14 BST (UK)
It looks rather like Jun'r, but it's a bit too faint to be 100% certain. Any clues in the 1871 census?
Title: Re: George Sheldon marriage
Post by: Milliepede on Sunday 27 August 17 19:27 BST (UK)
I wonder if they popped his occupation down for some reason - it looks a bit, but not exactly, like painter  :-\

Never seen a witness occupation before but there's always a first time!
Title: Re: George Sheldon marriage
Post by: Millmoor on Sunday 27 August 17 19:33 BST (UK)
I think that it is junior as well - looking at the original online it seems to be jun with a flourish at the end possibly for an r.

William
Title: Re: George Sheldon marriage
Post by: graemesheldon on Sunday 27 August 17 20:44 BST (UK)
I think it most likely is "junior". Thanks for all your help.