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East Lothian (Haddingtonshire) / Re: James Learmont, Covenanter
« on: Tuesday 23 June 15 17:22 BST (UK) »
I was surprised at Ross's post that Alexander had married Jean Foggo, (I presume he meant to say first wife, not second) but sure enough there is an entry in the records showing a marriage of Alexander Learmonth to Jean Foggo on 28 Nov 1762. By comparing the writing style, wording, and some shortening of his name Alex'dr and month of marriage Novbr, in both records, I would say that both entries were made by the same person, (minister?) and therefore (presumably) in the same parish record book.
This gives a reasonable probability that these two Alexanders were indeed the same person, unless there were two Alexanders living in the parish at the time. The Cautioners (witnesses) were William Learmonth + AN Other at the 1762 marriage, and Peter Learmonth + AN Other at the 1768 marriage. Is there any info regarding Alexander's DOB to see it this was possible? There was no record of a death for a Jean Learmonth or Foggo between 1762 and 1768.
This gives a reasonable probability that these two Alexanders were indeed the same person, unless there were two Alexanders living in the parish at the time. The Cautioners (witnesses) were William Learmonth + AN Other at the 1762 marriage, and Peter Learmonth + AN Other at the 1768 marriage. Is there any info regarding Alexander's DOB to see it this was possible? There was no record of a death for a Jean Learmonth or Foggo between 1762 and 1768.