Mine didn't conform - basically, they did the opposite. "Slarty" <plink.1RoyTubb@spamgourmet.com> wrote in message news:1fddy2nx0u2h6.1j334qmllums$.dlg@40tude.net... > On Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:46:14 GMT, Curraveha wrote: > >> Given Name Naming Pattern >> >> This was in common use in the British Isles >> >> from 1750 until 1900. Similar patterns occur >> >> in other countries in Europe. > > But the exceptions to these 'rules' were at least as common as examples > *not* following them. At least in all my families. Recognising a potential > family forename, based on other family members you've confirmed, can be a > useful clue of course. > > My ancestors were not conformists! Were yours? > > Cheers, > > Roy >