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[Daft Bat]

What is the word underlined in red, please? The baptism took place in Markinch, Fife, Scotland in 1798.



Thanks.

 

[MollyMay]

Could it be 'Mar' - his abbreviation for Markinch?

 

[Daft Bat]

Could it be 'Mar' - his abbreviation for Markinch?

There's a possibility. Thanks.

 

[Bay Horse]

Brunton is certainly a big name around there.

That to me looks like an S, rather than an M. Sta... Storr? Not convinced.

 

[Bay Horse]

"Star (also known as Star of Markinch) is a small village in Fife, Scotland."

Look up 'Star, Fife', Jan.

 

[Sis]

By golly I think you've got it BH. Well done!

 

[AnnB]

Well done BH

 

[Daft Bat]

"Star (also known as Star of Markinch) is a small village in Fife, Scotland."

Look up 'Star, Fife', Jan.

Brilliant! Thank you so much!

That to me looks like an S, rather than an M. Sta... Storr? Not convinced.[/QUOTE]