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Thread #150635   Message #3510525
Posted By: GUEST,Mark
30-Apr-13 - 04:48 PM
Thread Name: Folklore: Forenames in former times
Subject: RE: Folklore: Forenames in former times
Forenames in our family (of British/Irish descent) in the late 1800's included Maude, Mabel, Hazel, and Helena for the women, whereas the male names included still-common ones such as Robert/Bob, John/Jack, Arthur, and Sam.