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Somerset / Re: Elizabeth KNIGHT b. c. 1827/8 but can't find baptism
« on: Wednesday 03 January 18 20:28 GMT (UK) »
Hi Trish,
Thank you so much! I am new to this, so I'm not familiar with all the websites and resources, so your suggestions and information were very helpful.
I descended from the illegitimate child of James Knight Jr (b. about 1845) and Margaret Shearer, so descendant from James and Mary Sutherland as well. At least I think so based on the Extract Decree from Oct 22, 1874. James was found to be the father of my 2x great grandmother by the courts and ordered to pay "ailment" to Margaret Shearer, but I'm not sure how the court would have determined that James was the father.
Thanks again!
Cory
Thank you so much! I am new to this, so I'm not familiar with all the websites and resources, so your suggestions and information were very helpful.
I descended from the illegitimate child of James Knight Jr (b. about 1845) and Margaret Shearer, so descendant from James and Mary Sutherland as well. At least I think so based on the Extract Decree from Oct 22, 1874. James was found to be the father of my 2x great grandmother by the courts and ordered to pay "ailment" to Margaret Shearer, but I'm not sure how the court would have determined that James was the father.
Thanks again!
Cory