Jane I asked this question on another list that I am on and was told by many that Biddy is short for Bridget and Eliza was short for Elizabeth. Marcia > -----Original Message----- > From: t.cleaver [SMTP:[email protected]] > Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2001 7:07 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [Irl-Westmeath] Garvys of Westmeath > > Jane > Biddy is Bridy... > Theresa Cleaver > > [email protected] wrote: > > > > Theresa, > > I thought Biddy might be short for Bridget, too but I'd like to > know > > for sure. What else? Maybe Elizabeth? > > Jane > > > > ============================== > > Join the RootsWeb WorldConnect Project: > > Linking the world, one GEDCOM at a time. > > http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com > > > ============================== > The easiest way to stay in touch with your family and friends! > http://www.myfamily.com/banner.asp?ID=RWLIST1