Assistance requested: deciphering surname

[ArroyoCostilla]

The attached clip is from a period newspaper, written just above the masthead in pencil. I take it to be the name of the subscriber. Any suggestions? I have a few ideas but have learned that this is one area where new, different opinions are invaluable. Thanks.

 

[milhistbuff1]

Wocasts/Wa(i?)nscot?? Is this from an area that would have a town/city directory to cross check possibilities?

 

[RFMCab]

Wacerealil?

 

[4thMichigan]

Macready?

 

[Nathan Stuart]

Or a variant spelling thereof. Maybe 'Maccreadie'.

 

[ErnieMac]

I'm thinking Mccready.

 

[lupaglupa]

It's messy at the end. My closest guess is Macneall.

 

[Reconstructed Rebel]

Sure looks like Macready - a name in my family - to me…

 

[ArroyoCostilla]

Macready?

4th Michigan I believe you are correct. Nathan Stuart, you are likewise on target. It's either of the two. Thank you.