There is also some confusion between the alleged "original" Tom Cobley and his nephew of the same name, who Uncle Tom severely disapproved of, even writing him out of his will. The original Uncle Tom was apparently a bit of a ladies' man and was prone to putting it about a bit. He managed to avoid, in those pre-Durex and Pill days, to avoid paternity suits, as he was a redhead and wouldn't hear of any accusations relating to babies who didn't share his trait. The grave at Spreyton bears the name Thomas Cobley, up there quite near the church door if you ever go.