> 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) John, I think the Mods ought to give you some sort of an award -- rarely have I seen such agreement among such a broad-base of respondents as this query caused! I have NO clue whether they're right, but they sure are agreeing on it! (g) [ It is almost unique, and not just with regards to s.g.methods -- this almost never happens *anywhere* on USENET ... - Mod ] Cheryl singhals@erols.com