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what does this mean please

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Margaretfinch

Margaretfinch Report 22 Jun 2006 16:08

the birth of John Shelley or Brown father John Shelley mother Catherine Brown from the IGI Berkshire does this mean they were not married or what thankyou Margaret

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 22 Jun 2006 16:10

It sounds to me as if the parents were not married but the father didn't mind being named as the father, and they hadn't decided which name to give him. I am only guessing though, so maybe someone else can give a definite answer. Kath. x

Pauline

Pauline Report 22 Jun 2006 16:47

If you can check the actual parish record it might be more enlightning. Pauline

Margaretfinch

Margaretfinch Report 22 Jun 2006 17:08

thank you for your answers I will try to look into it Margaret