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Offline ourmorris

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« 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

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Re: nick name
« Reply #1 on: Monday 03 August 09 13:06 BST (UK) »
most likely the actual name is James.
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« Reply #2 on: Monday 03 August 09 13:13 BST (UK) »
Have seen Jem as nickname for Jeremiah.
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« Reply #3 on: Friday 07 August 09 12:53 BST (UK) »
Hi,
I would also say James, My uncle who is James is called gem.
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« Reply #4 on: Saturday 08 August 09 15:26 BST (UK) »
thanks for all the replys
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