> In an old (1934) family letter there is reference to "Uncle Wicta". > It is written quite legibly, but it certainly seems like an unusual > first name. So I'm wondering if it is right, or if I'm mis-reading > it somehow. If not actually 'Wicta" what could it be, or is it some > kind of nickname? > > "Uncle Wicta" was born Abt 1820 and came from Prussia Bef 1850. > > jsents@stny.rr.com (John Sents) It's certainly not a common name, but is a name in its own right and has some spelling variations. See: http://www.cyberstudia.com/ogmios/texts/simpson/catstane/catstane.html for some information. Bob Robert Heiling <robheil@attbi.com>