Linda... thanks for your reply and insight on NED...... This child's father was also known as Edwin.... So I may be on the right track.... Thanks..... Pat Luvgran@gcnet.net ----- Original Message ----- From: linda Harper <pharper@direct.ca> To: <IRL-LONGFORD-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, September 10, 2000 12:24 AM Subject: Re: [LONGFORD~] Nickname > My "Ned " was an Edwin . They called my Edward "Ted",but I expect Ned could have been short for Edward too. > Linda Harper > > "p.adams" wrote: > > > Just wanted to put this out to everyone..... I would like to know if anyone would know if "NED" is a nickname for Edward???? Ned was mentioned in an old letter and would like to know what name it is short for??? > > > > IT > > > > Pat > > Luvgran@gcnet.net > >