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What a name!

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Kate

Kate Report 17 Apr 2008 20:18

I've found some buried in Chatburn in Lancashire.

MaryfromItaly

MaryfromItaly Report 17 Apr 2008 19:55

Is it a Yorkshire name? I have an Anne Cockshott from Yorkshire in my tree.

I don't suppose it sounded rude in those days.

Kathlyn

Kathlyn Report 17 Apr 2008 17:45

I have been looking for the birth of my grandfather, I was amazed to find the following named person, bold as brass, his name was, wait for it......

Cockshutt Nelson, and if you don`t believe me,have a look for yourself.

ond 1896.