Handwriting help, please

[carol8353]

The problem with Jean as the 2nd name is that it doesn't seem to exist as a christian name in 1841 

The hope is that we could find these witnesses and tie them together with the happy couple to try and find out which Maria Lewis she was and where she was hiding in 1841.

If anyone can find any of the suggested names in 1841- you win tonights star prize 

Carol

[Gadget]

The problem with Jean as the 2nd name is that it doesn't seem to exist as a christian name in 1841 

The hope is that we could find these witnesses and tie them together with the happy couple to try and find out which Maria Lewis she was and where she was hiding in 1841.

If anyone can find any of the suggested names in 1841- you win tonights star prize 

Carol

It did in Scotland Carol. My 4x grt grandmother, 3x great grandmother and 2x great grandmother were all called Jean.

Gadget

[Ewan]

Hello everyone, and a big thank you again for the overwhelming response to my handwriting question.

I have just called GRO at Southport to ask if anyone could look at the microfiche of this marriage certificate.  I was told no but if I sent the one I have back to them they would see if they could get a clearer copy for me, or they could just handwrite the details on to a certificate for me.  As yet haven't decided what to do.

We do have a few names to go on though - Samuel, Isaac, Daniel and Jean, with Matthews, Rothwell and Rathmake for a surname.

I must admit I have never seen a Jean from all those years ago, it does seem a newer name to me.

I have also looked through marriage certificates and there does appear to be a pattern with mine, of a female and a male being the witnesses, that is something to note down for future reference.

Many Thanks
Ewan

[Gadget]

Having enlarged it to 4 times size Ewan, Jean might even be Jessie and the surname could be Mca something 

Gadget

[Pinetree]

Ewan,

Another possibility is if someone could do you a look-up of the Parish Records for the Parish Church in Hammersmith as the original register will have the actual signatures of the witnesses - may be easier to read - but then again 

Pinetree

[Pinetree]

Me again!

I wonder if these people could help?

http://www.lbhf.gov.uk/Directory/Leisure_and_Culture/Libraries/Archives/17430_Archives_and_Local_History.asp

Pinetree

[throckenholt]

In my experience Jean is a Scottish name in that time period.

[Gadget]

I'm thinking of something like a Jean Mcarthur, Throckenholt.

Gadget

Added:
If anyone is looking, my lot were all recorded as  Jane in censues when they came south of the border.

[lizdb]

I agree with Pinetree, a squint at the Parish register would be a good idea.

I looked on the LMA website and they have them:

St Peter, Hammersmith. Banns 1836-1869 film no:X096/223

St Peter Hammersmith. Marriages 1827-1856 film no X081/032

I think they will do look ups for you for a fee (see website) or if you can get there yourself it is very straightforward and free. Or maybe a rootschater is going and could look for you.