@shadowfirebird @catvincent Historically John Nokes or Noakes, alongside John-a-Stiles or John Stiles were the most common form of John Doe till the late 18th/early 19th century when John Doe and Richard Roe were the most common forms.
Historically John Nokes or Noakes, alongside John-a-Stiles or John Stiles were the most common form of John Doe till the late 18th/early 19th century when John Doe and Richard Roe were the most common forms.
— Hookland (@HooklandGuide) May 2, 2019