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It is Samuel Thurston as per the Norwich Mercury report of 31^st January Order and Disorder 1800-1829 p.182</div>
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I disagree about their all being Thomas - the crossbar of the T of Thurston is shortened whereas they are full for all the relevant initials.  Also if they were Ts what name would be contracted to Tn?  I would therefore suggest John and Joseph.</div>
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<b>From:</b> Bell-historians <bell-historians-bounces@lists.ringingworld.co.uk> on behalf of Jonathan Dickenson via Bell-historians <bell-historians@lists.ringingworld.co.uk><br>
<b>Sent:</b> 28 September 2026 15:06<br>
<b>To:</b> Bell Historians <bell-historians@lists.ringingworld.co.uk><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Jonathan Dickenson <northernbranch@googlemail.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Bell Historians] Peal board names</div>
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<div class="elementToProof" style="direction: ltr;">i'm sure it's Samuel Thurston</div>
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<div class="elementToProof" style="direction: ltr;">and they're probably 'Thomas' as although it looks like a J, it's the same letter as the T for Thurston.</div>
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<div class="elementToProof" style="direction: ltr;">Jonathan.</div>
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<div class="elementToProof" style="direction: ltr;">On Mon, 28 Sept 2026 at 15:00, Erin Caters via Bell-historians <<a href="mailto:bell-historians@lists.ringingworld.co.uk" id="OWAa68e48ea-38e6-0f6b-a384-4d8c1da70914" class="OWAAutoLink">bell-historians@lists.ringingworld.co.uk</a>>
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<div class="elementToProof" style="direction: ltr;">Any suggestions for the first name of the ringer of the 3rd? Steven? And is Jh short for Jonathan?</div>
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