Need help Understanding 1633 Will of John Walter

[Boudicca95]

Hi there

I have found what I think is my 9th great grandfather's will - John Walter from Winterslow, Wiltshire. I was hoping that the will mentions his wife, as I have no idea who she was. I can't see her name in the will - even though it does say wife - but I may be missing something. It mentions his children by name and they all fit my family tree apart from one Agnes - I have an Ann instead.

Could you please have a look to check for name of wife and if Agnes might be Ann.

Thanks.

Liz

[GR2]

Agnes is definitely Agnes, and his wife is not named.

[David Boulding]

It shows Agnes - but several times I have seen Ann transposed to Agnes and vice versa. Ditto with Jane and Joan.

[teragram31510]

...- but several times I have seen Ann transposed to Agnes and vice versa. Ditto with Jane and Joan.

So have I.

[Boudicca95]

Thanks - that’s really helpful. Good to know that Ann/Agnes could be the same person. My search for his wife goes on!

Liz

[shanreagh]

In my experience, mainly in Irish records, Agnes, Nancy, Ann are often interchangeable. or used as short forms one for the other/s.