How many of you have searched for any kind of photo of an Ancestor and you weren’t able to find one? Especially for one who lived before photography was invented? Have you ever looked through documents like wills, or marriage licenses and you discover that your 3x Great Grandpa had signed it? This signature is a little piece of him that was left behind. By posting it online we can preserve it for future generations.
My 4th Great Grandfather
George Hayes Sr. 1760-1839
From his “Marriage Bond” dated 1785
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Unfortunately I get a lot of “X his mark in lieu of signature“
Yeah, I have alot of those also. I have to really search to find a signature. I will really get excited if I find a female ancestors signature! Thanks for reading the blog.