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From: Singhals <>
Subject: [GM] Re: Given Name: Wicta ??
Date: Sun, 6 Apr 2003 18:57:35 -0700
References: <b6d662$ue9$1@askin-17.linkpendium.com>


> In an old (1934) family letter there is reference to "Uncle Wicta".
> It is written quite legibly, but it certainly seems like an unusual
> first name. So I'm wondering if it is right, or if I'm mis-reading
> it somehow. If not actually 'Wicta" what could it be, or is it some
> kind of nickname?
>
> "Uncle Wicta" was born Abt 1820 and came from Prussia Bef 1850.
>
> (John Sents)


John, I think the Mods ought to give you some sort of an award --
rarely have I seen such agreement among such a broad-base of
respondents as this query caused! I have NO clue whether they're
right, but they sure are agreeing on it! (g)


[ It is almost unique, and not just with regards to s.g.methods --
this almost never happens *anywhere* on USENET ... - Mod ]


Cheryl



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