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  1. #1
    terrysfamily
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    These 2 gents were witnesses to a will. I can make out Samuel and Robert but can't make out their surnames.



    Help please

    Terry

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    Hi,

    Looks like Samuel Towl and Robert Empson to me

    Emeltee

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    Coromandel
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    My first reaction was that Samuel's surname was Towl, but I'm not sure.

    I think Robert's surname is Empson.

    P.S. snap, emeltee!

  4. #4
    terrysfamily
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    Now you mention it I can see Empson too. Thank you both very much.

    Terry

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    gasser
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    On Lincs to the past there is a will for a Samuel Towl dated 1808 - not sure if this is the right time-frame for you or right area but does show the name and its spelling was around..........

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    The date of the will was 31st August 1843 and was for Virlot Butters of Hibaldstow, Lincolnshire he died in 1846. So right area maybe a son of the above?

    Terry

    Also another. This time I can get the signature Robert Outby but can anyone make out what is written underneath.


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    Coromandel
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    It's 'Surrogate', which the OED defines as 'The deputy of an ecclesiastical judge, of a bishop or bishop's chancellor, esp. one who grants licences to marry without banns.'

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    terrysfamily
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    Ahhhh that would make sense. The executors declared to this surrogate how much the personal effects and estate amounted to.

    Thank you very much Coromandel.

    Terry

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