Thursday, September 23, 2004

Surname Meaning In These Mens Names -Genealogy

Surname Meaning;" I found this wondering around and thought it would be fun to see what these four mens names would mean if we were back in Bible times, and this is what I came up with. Looks to me like ( John Edwards) is the only one in the bunch, that has a healthy name for a leader if your going by Surnames...
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Definition:( Mr.George Bush )....Dweller near a bush or a thicket of bushes, from the Middle English bushe, meaning "bush." Dweller at the sign of a bush usually a (Wine merchant).
Definition:( Dick Chaney)....This occupational surname referred to a person who made candles, who made soap, and sold candles, as well as other items, to ships in this context, also means (Merchant).

Definition:( John Kerry ).... meaning (Marsh) wet ground overgrown with brushwood.

Definition:( John Edwards ).... The singular form of Edward means (prosperous guardian.)

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