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Generating names



Virginians are very keen on recycling--cognomens that is.

I have no idea how many Cousin Frances' I have, nor Cousin Marys, Johns or
James.  They come with variations.  Frances Walker, Frances Trigg, Sarah
Frances, Sarah Travers, Mary Frances, Mary Lee, Mary Love, Mary Minor, all of
which are first name-middle name combinations, middle names having been
maternal surnames at one point.  Every generation has at least 4-5 Atwells or
Robert-Briggs'

I gave up.  Mom now does the genealogy

Yes, I'm one of the Frances'

F Holly Hodges

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