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From: "Howard Swain" <>
Subject: Re: [D-Col] "David" in Flatbush DRC Baptisms 1677-1754
Date: Thu, 6 Feb 2003 12:36:04 -0800
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Hi all,

From: <>
Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2003 11:19 AM


> In a message dated 2/4/2003 10:36:18 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> writes:
>
> > In Flatbush DRC Baptisms 1677-1754, the English given name, "David," and
> > patronymics derived from it occur several times. From the records cited
> > below, some family connections are fairly obvious. I am wondering if
> > anyone
> > is aware of other connections beyond the obvious ones.
> >
> Perry,
>
> In addition to Lorine's wise counsel, I would respectfully point out that the
> given name "David" is really no more English than it is German, French,
> Spanish, Hebrew, etc.


To add to what Ted has written, see:
http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~windmill/html/sr%20page%20014.html

especially p. 15.

The New Netherland Dutch used names from many sources, including the
Old Testament. Although we may not see David as often as Isaac or Jacob,
it was used, as the above list (drawn from Selyn's List of Members) shows.

Regards,
Howard






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