Resending this message as it has not appeared since I sent it three hours ago. Begin forwarded message: > From: Carolyn Perkes <cperkes@videotron.ca> > Date: August 17, 2010 12:36:43 PM GMT-04:00 > To: lanark@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [Lanark] Marriage Banns > > Ann is a nickname for Agnes. I think there are several nicknames for > Agnes, including Nancy. My grandmother was named Agnes but she went > by Nessie. > > This Connecticut State Library site has a very useful list for 18th > and 19th century nicknames and proper names. American, but I believe > given the time period, in many cases usage would be similar to UK > usage. > > http://www.cslib.org/nickname.htm > > Carolyn > On 17-Aug-10, at 9:35 AM, TwoSides22@aol.com wrote: > >> Good morning Lanarkists, >> >> I >> >> I have another Proclamation where the bride's name is Ann but >> she's Agnes >> on everything else so I guess the name could be explained. Or >> it's the >> wrong people entirely. This would be the right date though, as >> their first >> child was born in 1780 and I do know that the groom lived in >> Midlothian, at >> least at some point. >> >> Thanks. >> Jeanne >> >> -------------------------------