This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.love/1.114.163.168.208.274.801.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Don't know where or when it started but I find that "Polly" is a common nickanme for Mary in the LOVE clan as well as others. Good hunting all, Love, Lou LLove1039@sbcglobal.net