Great Great Grandmother's unusual first and middle names - help working out why

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Forest of Dean Family History Trust (free to join, just register)

https://forest-of-dean.net

Under the Heading : Resources are transcribed Gloucestershire Marriage Allegations 1637-1837 and Marriage Bonds 1730-1823 (sometimes two copies), one being the bond and the other the licence.  Useful as it can give ages, professions etc.



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Record ID : 7928
22 March 1784

Robert COLE, aged 40, (Widower) Yeoman : residence : YEAT

Ann FRANCOMB, aged 25 (Spinster) : residence: YEAT

Signature: No mark or sign
Event type: Marriage Allegation

Memoranda: Sworn before P COLE to marry in the parish church of YEAT

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There is also a copy of the Marriage Bond: dated 22 March 1783
which includes: Witness: Benjamin NEALE a Yeoman of Year

Memoranda:  The groom and Benjamin NEALE are bound in the sum of £500.  To marry at YEAT.


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Looking at the Forest of Dean Records : the Christian Name : ANNIS is listed a number of times.

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