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    1. [NFLD-LAB] abt. 1843...Bay Roberts NICKNAME for Jesse Mercer=Jesse Hill
    2. Lloyd Rowsell
    3. Here is a quote from page 88 of the Bay Roberts Novel, the words of one of the main characters, Skipper George Barbury (Bradbury). "No, Nahthan, it won't do for 'ee to say that," said the father; and then explained. " They manes that God have tookt her, sir, (blessed be 'E's name!) as 'E' took t Enoch, in a manner, because o' what Jesse sid; (that's my nevy, Jesse of Abram, --lives under the brow o' the hill, --Jesse Hill, we calls un;) I didn' tell 'ee, sir." lghr interpertation: #1. that's my nevy = that is my nephew #2. Jesse Mercer, son of Abraham Mercer #3. lives under the brow of Whit Monday Hill...(Whit Monday = 40 days after Easter Monday. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Exclusive Video Premiere - Britney Spears http://launch.yahoo.com/promos/britneyspears/

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