Thanks, John: Not what I wanted to hear, but my experience tells me you're right. I was hoping for someone to say YES, they had heard of that. Dave Ross Gary Williams wrote: > > Dave, > > Although the nicknames you mentioned may be used, the most common > nickname for Sarah is Sally. Sarah isn't usually a nickname. > Sometimes people change names or use a middle name. > > Joan Williams, > Miami, FL. > > > > dave ross wrote: > >> I know that Sarah is an acceptable "nickname" for a Mary, and Mary is >> sometimes a nickname for "Margaret." So is "Peg" or Meg." Anyone >> aware of instances where a "Margaret" was referred to as "Sarah???" >> If so, this could prove an important link in one of my lines. Thanks >> to whomever and all who respond, the quicker the better :-) . >> >> Dave Ross, Aurora, CO >> >> >> ============================== >> Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the >> last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: >> http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx >> >> > > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > >