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Title: nick name
Post by: ourmorris on Monday 03 August 09 13:05 BST (UK)

i am doing some family research and came across an uncle of mine refered to as gem is this a nick name common to dublin ,would it be short for george

Title: Re: nick name
Post by: Taidquest on Monday 03 August 09 13:06 BST (UK)

most likely the actual name is James.
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Title: Re: nick name
Post by: aghadowey on Monday 03 August 09 13:13 BST (UK)

Have seen Jem as nickname for Jeremiah.

Title: Re: nick name
Post by: deevla on Friday 07 August 09 12:53 BST (UK)

Hi,
I would also say James, My uncle who is James is called gem.
Deevla

Title: Re: nick name
Post by: ourmorris on Saturday 08 August 09 15:26 BST (UK)

thanks for all the replys