This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: my440sixpack Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/7083.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: FYI - Polly is a nickname for Mary. I don't know why, but have found it to be true in various families, just as Peggy & Maggie are nicknames for Margaret. All my best Marlene Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.