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From: louis phillips <>
Subject: Re: [EDB] Farquar
Date: Sun, 13 May 2001 15:26:38 -0700
References: <3AFD6DC7.1EA80EA3@kingston.net> <022401c0db77$f2c100e0$ec5a8490@vic.bigpond.net.au>

Hi Beryl

In my tree FARQUHAR has been spelled many different ways other than FARQUAR,
FERCHER, FORKER. FORGUHAR, FORQUHAR, and probably many others. Many times
names were spelled phonetically on birth and death certificates as well as
census.

Bev Phillips
Markham Ontario Canada



Beryl O'Gorman wrote:

> Can anyone tell me if the name FARQUAR is pronounced FERCHER or similar in
> Scotland. I have a Farquar (Christian name) whose son was christened
> Fercher, and wondered if it was the same name spellled phonetically.
> Thanks for any help
>
> Beryl O'Gorman
> Greensborough Victoria Australia
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