A Henry Tear married Catherine Crenilt in 1663 I wonder if he was the father of John. There is a burial for Harry Tear 1714 in Andreas from smallpox. The burial register notes he was' a son of widow Tear'.
Best guess is, a recognition title.
Len Faragher
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