I am puzzled by a will written in Jamaica 1811 in which a man leaves money to his late housekeeper and to her reputed daughters (who bear his surname) and also to her children (sons, who also bear his surname). Can anyone explain the meaning of "reputed" in this context? "Reputed father" makes sense, but I don't understand what is meant by a woman's "reputed daughter" Also, her sons (who bear their father's surname) are not "reputed". He does also refer to the children of another woman "of whom I am the reputed father".
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Will dated 1811 - "Reputed Daughter"
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