As you probably know by now, I’m fascinated by names. Especially names from long ago. They cause me pause (why did the parents chose that particular name?) and cause me to laugh. (Sorry, ancestors.)
Here are some I’ve gleaned recently:
Zymetta Phillips b.ca. 1875, m. Joan Abston
Onesephorus Masch, had dau, Hannah, b, 1757, Boston
Aylett Waller, m. Miss Armstead
Lorcufo Phillips
Maphibosheth Marsh, original settler of NJ
Truman Derastus Phillips, b. 1731, PA
Zalmuna Phillips, 1804-1883, m. Eunice Cobb
Lerias Phillips, m. 1816 Elizabeth Smith
Please use the comment box below to share some of the more unusual names from your pedigree.
My grandfather’s cousin, Charlotte Miller married Mr. Green. He died; she next married a Mr. Bean–thereby making her Charlotte Green Bean! <true story!
Onesiphorus is my favorite unique family name.
Onesephorus Page, 8th great-grandfather, baptized in Hingham MA on 20 Nov 1642. His son’s name is spelled Onesiphorus Page. Jr. was born 10 Feb 1678/9 in Salisbury. Onesiphorus may have been a traditional Page name; 3 are listed in the town records for Salisbury.
Other spellings are Oneysiphorus and Oneseferes. The spellings may be pronunciation clues. The name is from Second Timothy.
My funniest one is a multi-grandfather named “Young Young”
Phalby (or Falby) Clary (early 1800s)- had at least 3 husbands. Can’t find her and found only one husband’s grave.
My sweet great-aunt, Musa Cunnyngham. She was a spinster and was named after a childless aunt. I’ve not seen the name anywhere else.
Texas Ann Bishop – her nickname was TEK.
Golly, I can’t top those!b