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Re: Using middle names as first names?
« Reply #63 on: Tuesday 24 August 10 22:16 BST (UK) »
I have a middle name but have always used my first name. If I wanted to I could start being known by my middle name but I dont think I will.

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Re: Using middle names as first names?
« Reply #64 on: Wednesday 25 August 10 13:16 BST (UK) »
A slight digression, but how would you spell the village of Sollerby in Lincolnshire? Answers here please.
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Re: Using middle names as first names?
« Reply #65 on: Wednesday 25 August 10 16:39 BST (UK) »
My father used his middle name as first name, and I have also discovered recently whilst researching my family tree that both my uncle & cousin did the same. I am unaware of the reason why.
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Re: Using middle names as first names?
« Reply #66 on: Wednesday 25 August 10 16:47 BST (UK) »
A slight digression, but how would you spell the village of Sollerby in Lincolnshire? Answers here please.

Don't know Lincolnshire at all - something like South Woldsby perhaps?

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Re: Using middle names as first names?
« Reply #67 on: Wednesday 25 August 10 17:56 BST (UK) »
Some of ours use mothers maiden name as middle name.

On the secondary subject:  Sollerby = Saltfleetby

How about Barlick, in Lancashire?

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Re: Using middle names as first names?
« Reply #68 on: Thursday 26 August 10 12:07 BST (UK) »
Saltfleetby correct! What about Barnoldswick for Barlick? unless it is a substitute for sniffing the barmaids apron ;D
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Re: Using middle names as first names?
« Reply #69 on: Thursday 26 August 10 13:41 BST (UK) »
Well done Red   :)

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Re: Using middle names as first names?
« Reply #70 on: Friday 27 August 10 20:42 BST (UK) »
Never heard of that one! Give it a few days and then tell us please.
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