Surname

[Edward Scott]

I would appreciate thoughts on what the surname of Elizabeth is (line 9)

I have a theory but would like to see what others think first.

thanks

Edward

[Girl Guide]

Looks like Bolton to me.

[Treetotal]

I would agree with Bolton.
Carol

[Edward Scott]

Thanks

That was my immediate reaction but the 'l in Bolton is different in the 'l' in Elizabeth & also the l'l in Gosnall below.

I would love this to be Bolton as it takes a 4xggm to her parents, just not convinced (yet).

Edward

[horselydown86]

I don't think a definitive answer is possible, Edward.

One wants to say that his l is looped and his t isn't - which is true right up to the point where Gosnall comes along.

If it were Bolton, would the writer be careful to loop the l to avoid confusion?

All I can give is my instinct (formed at first look and not changed since) that it's tt.

Have you found other entries for the same couple?

ADDED:

My statement about the looped l isn't quite true - the second Elizabeth on your record isn't clearly looped either.

[Edward Scott]

I don't think a definitive answer is possible, Edward.

One wants to say that his l is looped and his t isn't - which is true right up to the point where Gosnall comes along.

If it were Bolton, would the writer be careful to loop the l to avoid confusion?

All I can give is my instinct (formed at first look and not changed since) that it's tt.

Have you found other entries for the same couple?

Thanks

I have now found 3 further baptisms for John & Elizabeth Bolton but, at this time I do not have copies. I'lll need to dive into the Essex RO site later.

btw, my initial reaction was botton as well

Edward

[josey]

I would go with Botton too; that was my first impression. The cross is too far left to be over an 'l' for me, comparing with the 't's in 'daughter' & 'Elizabeth'.

[ThrelfallYorky]

Sorry, it seems too clearly "Bolton" to me, Doubling letters often results in changes in style.

[Edward Scott]

FreeReg have it as Button

Edward