>From here: http://mars.archives.ncdcr.gov/BasicSearch.aspx the original will does not survive, only the will book copy. If you look at the recorded copy here: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:939L-JWS8-JD It states "his" and "mark" above and below the actual mark. While it *might* be an N, that is not clear. More likely that the clerk misread from the original will, and that his mark was a W. Rick Saunders -----Original Message----- >From: Fran West-Powe <fwestpowe@gmail.com> >Sent: Mar 10, 2017 8:02 AM >To: TRANSITIONAL-GENEALOGISTS-FORUM@rootsweb.com >Subject: [TGF] Need help with Bladen, NC deeds > >Given to me was a large number of deeds from Bladen Co., NC involving >transactions to and/or from William WEST covering the years >approximately 1790-1830. > >My question: in all the deeds, William used his mark but in his will >William signed his name as William N. West. Is it usual for one man to >use, all his adult life, his mark then use a signed name to his will? > >I hope this question is clear? > >Many thanks. > >FWP > >Fran > > >