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Paul

Paul Report 13 Nov 2006 16:26

My 2 x Great Grandfather was William Barrett, so was his dad, so was his dad, so was his dad, and so was his dad. lol

.•:*¨¨*:• ★Jax in Wales★.•:*¨¨*:•.

.•:*¨¨*:• ★Jax in Wales★.•:*¨¨*:•. Report 13 Nov 2006 16:24

If I come aross anymore Thomas who married a Martha in my tree I will scream. I have 6 couples with these names it is sooooo confusing. Jackie:o)

Cyprus

Cyprus Report 13 Nov 2006 16:22

yeah- Joseph,if my next grandchild is called that (and probably will be !)I will screeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeem

Jeff

Jeff Report 13 Nov 2006 16:21

Yes, It was very common to name children after parents, grandparents etc.

Paul

Paul Report 13 Nov 2006 16:17

Does anyone have any names which are common in their tree? I found my 4x Great Grandfathers sister 'Louisa' and then it seemed to have go everywhere on the family line!