> > Regarding the COOPER-THOMPSON name, what documentary evidence is there that > the children used the name in this form? Is this the name they used on > marriage? They are not listed as such in the census. > > Bob Lawrence Geoffro replies On New Years Eve 1838 Harriet COOPER THOMPSON married Robert TUCK. Witnesses William COOPER and another COOPER. Neither Robert or Harriet could write their names. Earlier that year before the 27th of May and on the 4th of a month (entry 8 is the 27th of May, entry 7 says the 4th of ???) Joseph COOPER THOMPSON married Mary POWELL. Witnessed by Thomas COOPER and the Hawkesbury Wedding Watcher/Witness John WINBOW. Again both signed with a cross. Interestingly on this certificate the COOPER appears to have been added later as their is a ^ and COOPER is bolder. As it happens I have a spare copy of the Harriet entry if you want it. Geoffro The Pond Dipper