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Offline RWTaylor

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Secretary Hand
« on: Sunday 18 February 24 19:24 GMT (UK) »
Can anyone help with the names of the witnesses on this baptism record for Elspeth Denoon, parents John Denoon and Janet James, in Moray 1716. I can make out Samuel James, John James and Elspeth Simson, but the others have defeated me. If any secretary hand experts out there can help, I'd be very grateful.

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Re: Secretary Hand
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 18 February 24 19:58 GMT (UK) »
Hi,

Here's my take on those names:

Samuel James, John Meigle, George McImmy, John James, Elspeth Simson, Elspeth Redhele wit(nesse)s.

I hope this helps.
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Re: Secretary Hand
« Reply #2 on: Sunday 18 February 24 21:33 GMT (UK) »
I'd be inclined to go for Elspeth Redhead - there is interference from a descender in the line above.

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Re: Secretary Hand
« Reply #3 on: Monday 19 February 24 08:22 GMT (UK) »
Thanks to you both - that looks very helpful.

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