Singhals wrote: > > 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) and what is it that they all are agreeing upon? <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> Bob