Joseph Stevens wrote: > singhals wrote: > >> >> The word Cash used as a given name -- can anyone think of any name it >> could be a diminutive of? Yes, I'm _painfully_ aware that it's >> probably a nickname of the "Spud" or "Tiny" variety, and no, I >> wouldn't play poker with 'im either. >> >> And, can anyone find me a Dewey/Duie/Dohey CASH b 1854 in Michigan to >> parents born Penna. on the 1860 or 1870? Info is from the 1880. >> Again, I am aware that Dewey could be a middle name, but I don't >> believe the Admiral was around in 1854 to be so glorified. >> >> >> Thanks! >> >> Cheryl > > Probably not relevant in your case, but my maternal grandfather was > known as 'cash'. In his case, it was short for 'kashner'. > Thanks, Joseph. I'm still desperate, so I'll have a look-see for that too. Cheryl