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From: Shelley Eccleston <>
Subject: Naming Tradition Query in Lancashire
Date: Sun, 26 Dec 2004 20:35:43 -0500


Hello,
Was wondering whether it was commonplace in the 1800s for parents to name a child and then, if that child should unfortunately die in the first few years, to name the next child that same name? Odd question I know.
Thanks!
Shelley


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