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Peggy........ Short for ?

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TinaElizabeth

TinaElizabeth Report 5 Dec 2007 15:22

The Peggy in my tree was really an Ethel !!

Dolly

Researching:
Ayres,Turner,Stockwell, Hampshire,Berks and Dorset. Stokes-Hitchin,Hertfordshire

Rita

Rita Report 30 Nov 2007 20:46

Hi
I have a Peggy in my tree, her given name was Priscilla. Sorreeeeeeeeeeeee
R

♥~Billy's Mum ~♥

♥~Billy's Mum ~♥ Report 30 Nov 2007 20:15

Thank you all as ever ! what lovely people x x Thanks

MarilynB

MarilynB Report 30 Nov 2007 16:07

Think its usually short for Margaret

Marilyn

Researching:
Stirrup, Williams, Winter, Newton, Johnson, Barrett, Bruce, Bruen, Hartley, Proffit, Rogers, all in Manchester and loads of other names and places

Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 30 Nov 2007 15:03

2 Peggys in my tree.

For one it is her given name.

The other was really Williamina...perhaps Peggy was just an easier name, .Lol

Gwyn

MargaretM

MargaretM Report 30 Nov 2007 14:55

I'm Aunt Peggy to my nieces.
Margaret

Researching:
Great grandmother Dorothy Bean nee Abbott (1858-1908)

♥~Billy's Mum ~♥

♥~Billy's Mum ~♥ Report 30 Nov 2007 14:54

Thanks Sam x

Sam

Sam Report 30 Nov 2007 14:53

Yes it can be a pet name for Margaret. It can also be a name in its own right as well.

Sam x

♥~Billy's Mum ~♥

♥~Billy's Mum ~♥ Report 30 Nov 2007 14:51

Hi everyone,
Could I just ask if I am looking for a "Peggy".. am I right in thinking it could be Margaret ? I seem to think that's right... Any other names it could be would be geat x Thank you as ever x
Julie