Hello All
Some of George Hood's grandchildren (by James Hood, George Hood's son) carried surnames in their middle names, named after earlier generations.
One carried COOK (Elizabeth Cook Hood), being named after ?
One carried WILKINSON (John Wilkinson Hood) linked to James wife Sarah - Sarah's side.
One carried RUSSELL (William Russell Hood), being the maiden surname of George Hood's wife, Sarah (Sarah Russell).
One carried ALFRED (James Alfred Hood) Alfred, either a surname or forename.
One carried ARUNDEL (George Arundel Hood), being James Hood's wife Sarah Hood (nee Arundel)
One carried PEARSON (Bernard Pearson Hood)
Having been totally misled by the Selby BT Marriage copy and my original photocopy from film (posted from Selby Library) which was reproduced fairly light, I have now managed to get a better image of the original 1815 Selby Marriage entry, which I attach.
James Cookin W
My wife who worked as a Clerk in a Solicitors and then spent all her working life in various admin rolls, feels the signature could say ...
James Cook in W meaning ...
James Cook in Witness
Apparently, prefixing or following your signature by the words in Witness was used on documents.
Sarah's Signature
It seems that Sarah has started her signature and been advised to sign further to the right and has started again.
Now, I'm wondering if the mystery Cook, was James Cook and a relation?
Thank you.
Regards Mark