>>I think the idea that Elizabeth I had the children and Elizabeth II
>> raised them probably makes the most sense without more information.
>
>It does make sense, although it is simply speculation.
Very true.
>
>> However, if Elizabeth I died in 1753 and Eliz II died in 1755, that
>> leaves just two short years for Elizabeth II to make her mark on the family,
>> leaving future generations to believe she was their ancestor. It seems
>> to me it would take more than two years to do that.
>
>Well, you know Quartermans can leave an impression quickly. :-)
Also very true.:-D
>> It seems more likely that Elizabeth I died earlier, perhaps after 1746
>> (the birth of Captain William Q). Or even earlier, leaving Elizabeth II
>> as the mother of some of the children.
>
>It's possible.
>
>It does seem odd that there's a big gap between 1746 and 1757 (10 years)with no children.
True. I guess that means Elizabeth I was probably the mother of all John Q's children (through Captain William), and probably died shortly after William. This is pure speculation, of course!
>
>> Without knowing how David established the two Elizabe
>>ths, I can only guess at the death date for Elizabeth I.
>
>He's travelling this week, so we probably won't hear from him for a while.
Looking forward to his input when he gets back.
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