"is almost certainly a surname."
A judicious choice of the word "almost" by Mr. Zubrinsky.
An addition critical factor entirely missed in this discussion is the issue
of "sister" as meaning "sister-in-law". The will does use the
language
"my sister hidges" instead of "sister hidges" . The latter would ask
for a
sister-in-law" interpretation.
The "my sister hidges" in the will in no way diminishes the importance of
the Abingdon
Robert Carpenter will. We are discussing a fifty mile radius of small
villages and towns.
The statistical probability that this family is the Amesbury family
is an almost certainty.
Mr. Zubrinksky's disappointment at my lack of civility seems a surprise. He
initiated
the exchange with his snide remark about my "imagination". Review the
sequence
of letters please.
"he really wanted was uncritical acceptance "
Why would I crave uncritical acceptance from a Gene Zubrinsky, or even care
if he gave it to me?
BC