The name Clemence is an alternative spelling for Clements. Spelling wasn't really consistent until the early 1900s when the Oxford dictionary became relatively well distributed. Up to then spelling was phonetic and in the local accent. And the earlier the date, the more that statement is true. Thus it is a very reasonable hypothesis that Clemence and Clements are the same person. Some where I have a copy of a will where my surname is spelt three different ways in the same will. Wishing you every success in your researches Giles Colchester, Researching COLCHESTER family, any spelling, any time, any place And PACKARD in Suffolk Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2012 18:15:52 +1000 From: Paula Hadgraft <[email protected]> Subject: [SFK-UK] Ann Clements b. 1760 Wetheringsett - help needed please To: [email protected] <snip> I am hoping that this Ann Clements could be the same Ann Clemence b. c1759 that married my ancestor John Hadgraft on 25 Jun 1786 in St. Mary at Quay, Ipswich. <snip> Paula Hadgraft