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Re: looking for Billane - Birr
« Reply #18 on: Wednesday 30 November 11 22:12 GMT (UK) »
Hi Jack,

Back in the late 1800's or early 1900's was it custom to name a son after the mothers name? Francis is the name of my grandfather and great grandfather and I was wondering where the name was selected from.
Belinda
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