transcriptions I suspect (General)

by slowhands , proud of his ancient Dean Forest roots, Wednesday, June 13, 2007, 12:49 (6375 days ago) @ Janice

I'd be surprised if that was the case.

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< Well surprised I am ! further research reveals that Harry is alledged to be an old Middle English form of Henry>

More likely its a result of transcription - Harry and Henry look very similar in written records.

Next suggestion is that 'arry and 'enry probably sound similar and so may have been incorrectly recorded.

Other common confusions - Jones, James, and Janes ( Jaynes) - some may recall Jane James - male !

Watkin, Gwatkin, Walkin, Watkins,.......