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Old Photographs, Recognition, Handwriting Deciphering => Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition => Topic started by: a chesters on Thursday 17 September 20 06:42 BST (UK)
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I have a copy of a Cornwall parish register for John Huthnance, baptised 26 October 1800. Could some one please decipher the fathers name. All the information is that the father is Henry, but the way the writing is, I am not too sure if that is what is written. If any one can state one way or the other, I would be very grateful
A Chesters
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Might it say Mr Henry Huthnance?
Was he Someone? Compared with the others who don’t have Mr
I see also, that the others just say eg son of X & Y Jones
Whereas yours says “and Jane his wife”
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He could well have been. In 1841, his occupation was listed as "Independent Means", and in 1851 as a "Landed Proprietor"
In 1852, there was a advertisement for the leasing of a farm, house and buildings and 42 acres, so it seems he was SOMEONE of note. At this stage, I have not found too much more, but will have to look further, now that you have brought it to mind. ;D
AC
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Or . . could he be M R Henry - known as Henry but with two other given names? The M and R both appear to be upper case.
Wiggy
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The name is Henry. I can see 5 children (sons) born to Henry and Jane. The title Mr. also appears on the baptism of the fourth son - Peter Curnow in 1807.
His marriage to Jane Veale was in 1799. Their first son Henry born the same year.
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Thank you both for that information.
Having just looked at the information regarding first son Henry, it does appear that it was one of those "quick" pregnancies ;D ;D Marriage in February, birth in August :o
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I read it as "Wm Henry", i.e a short form of William Henry
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Yes, 'Wm Henry'. :)
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I think it is Mr Henry, with a wide initial loop to the M and the H.
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I think it is Mr Henry, with a wide initial loop to the M and the H.
I agree Mr Henry with a long curve to the beginning of the H which starts under the r
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I think it is Mr Henry, with a wide initial loop to the M and the H.
I agree Mr Henry with a long curve to the beginning of the H which starts under the r
Looked at the snip before I read any of the comments. Definitely Mr Henry.
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The vicar seemed fond of superscript :D
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Thank you all for your interest and help.
I simply could not make out just what was written, but as bearkat notes, after having another look at other baptisms, the vicar did seem fond of superscript. I had not noticed that, as I was only focusing on the one I was interested in :-[
Again, many thanks for all your help.
AC