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My dad had a aunt

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ann

ann Report 10 Nov 2007 23:16

called Biddy.Lovely lady but what could be her real name? Annie

Researching:
Hedges in Headington and Headington Quarry Oxford

Porkie_Pie

Porkie_Pie Report 10 Nov 2007 23:22

Biddy/Biddie is a name in its own rite, but often short for Bridget,

http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Biddie

Roy

maggiewinchester

maggiewinchester Report 10 Nov 2007 23:26


I agree with Roy, but you could also try Beatrice

maggie

Researching:
Henry Floyd (g x 4 grandad) Allegedly the heaviest man in England in 1842

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Click ADD REPLY button - not this link! Report 10 Nov 2007 23:29

Have you tried looking for her birth? When was she born and what was her surname?

Rose

Researching:
I am not related to you and I'm not your husband's first wife!

LesleyB

LesleyB Report 11 Nov 2007 09:53

Hi ya

Biddy is also a slang name for an old woman, I believe its Irish, my son used to call my Mum Biddy when she was being funny to take the 'micky' out of her

Lesley x

Julie

Julie Report 11 Nov 2007 09:57

Can i just say my Uncle's nickname was Biddy

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it Report 11 Nov 2007 11:38

could also be used for Bridie, another Irish name

Researching:
Surname Fahse. Germany. Essex .South East London My avatar is one of our wedding photos of 1957