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what is Jessie short for? what is a hostler?
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Glenn | Report | 31 Mar 2007 18:42 |
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I have a Jessie McGregor in my tree but I can't find her anywhere, is Jessie short for something else in Scotland? Also what does a hostler do? |
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Mhairi Queen of Scots | Report | 31 Mar 2007 18:47 |
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Jessie can be another name for Janet. A hostler, as far as i know, has something to do with horse's...or trains hos·tler n. 1. One who is employed to tend horses, especially at an inn. 2. One who services a large vehicle or engine, such as a locomotive. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mhairi |
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Victoria | Report | 31 Mar 2007 18:48 |
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maybe jessica a hostler is some one employed to take care of horses |
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Yummy-Mummy | Report | 31 Mar 2007 18:49 |
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it is also a name in its own right. i have 2 jessie's in my tree and 1 male jesse. not short for anything. |
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Kay???? | Report | 31 Mar 2007 18:50 |
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Hi Glenn,, Now days its-Jessica.but my gt gramdmother was called Jessie/Jess-but her name was Jemimah,,,,,,,,,,, |
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silvery33 | Report | 31 Mar 2007 18:58 |
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I think it is probably 'ostler', without the 'h' and he did tend horses at an inn |
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Researching: |
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Glenn | Report | 31 Mar 2007 20:05 |
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thanks everyone,that's a great help. I think my Jessie is actually a Janet. Her dad was the hostler. |
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