re CHRISTMAS as a first name \Yes, Cheryl. I found one. What is amusing me, right now are the possibilities for a nick-name for the lad. Xmas? Probably Chris.... corke, christmas tho norwich norfolk saint martin at palace christened 30 dec 1792 parents an davis and tho corke Cheryl wrote: > Dear List > I have a CHRISTMAS MELTON (male) in my ancestors from Walpole, Norfolk in > the 1870s. I'm guessing he was born on Dec 25, but am I right? Has anyone > else come across this first name? He is mentioned in two census returns.At > first I thought it might be a gypsy name, but the family are ag labs, and > stayed put for decades as far as I can see. > Best wishes, > Cheryl > > ==== ENG-EAST-ANGLIA Mailing List ==== > This list is for people who have an interest in the ESSEX, > SUFFOLK, NORFOLK,BEDFORDSHIRE and CAMBRIDGESHIRE regions. > ENG-EAST-ANGLIA-L-request@rootsweb.com > > ============================== > Ancestry.com Genealogical Databases > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist2.asp > Search over 2500 databases with one easy query!