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A name or a latin phrase?

Posted by Karina Bailey on 20/6/2021, 7:29 am

I have found two parish marriage entries - one 1806 the other 1833, both in Dawlish. Where, in the presence of, is puzzling me.

The 1806 marriage is between Thomas Wood and Sarah Bellet (7th Apr 1806)In the presence of 'mark of John Berry' and what looks like "Non Hexter"

The 1833 marriage is between James Bulley and Sarah Wood (15th Jul 1833) In the presence of John Bulley and what looks like "Nom Heyter"

My question is, is 'Nom/Non Hexter/Heyter a name of a person or is it a Latin phrase?

I've tried googling it, but have found nothing.

Thank you in advance.

Re: A name or a latin phrase?

Posted by Deborah O'Brien on 20/6/2021, 8:54 am, in reply to "A name or a latin phrase?"

I've looked at the marriage entry - it is Wm. HEXTER. He witnessed many marriages at Dawlish - possibly a Churchwarden. His own marriage to Ann FERRIS is recorded at Dawlish in 1810. He was buried in 1868 aged 84 and the burial register states: "30 years the Parish Clerk up to 1862."

Re: A name or a latin phrase?

Posted by Karina Bailey on 20/6/2021, 9:36 am, in reply to "Re: A name or a latin phrase?"

Thanks Deborah - that solves my issue. Thanks for your help.

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