Matthew Wilson estate signatures
Matthew Wilson and his wife, Elizabeth Caldwell, were my GGGGgrandparents.
He was an elder in the Upper Long Cane Presbyterian Church, and raised my
GGgrandfather, James Madison Strain, after his parents died.
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Matthew Wilson. Signature on his Will. Notice the distinctive 'W' in order to compare this with other signatures for either he or his son Matthew. |
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I suspect the fancy "W" may have just been for the Will, and only used late in his life, especially when compared to the Will of his daughter Mary Wilson Strain. |
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Matthew Wilson names his grandson, James Strayn, my GGgrandfather in his Will. Matthew Harvey Strain is also named. |
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Matthew Harvey Wilson, youngest son of Matthew Wilson. |
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