Old Nicknames in Colonial Records A Window on Names
Harper's Weekly notes that early records omit formal surnames and use nicknames like Hans the Boore and John the Bwode's meadow. The habit arose from missing or forgotten family names, leading to distinctive local labels such as Rock Smiths and Bull Smiths used to distinguish families in New York and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
John Pietersen
John
Newtown
Hans the Boore
Bushwick Patent
John the Bwede
Ings
Gowanus
Tania
Common Council of
New York
Mary
Betty
Long
Harper's Weekly
Bitter memory notes vulgar tones and sycophantic praise
The critic writes of Browning with aversion to a marked vulgarity in his wooing lines and tone. He condemns a sycophantic flavor in the voice and a lingering, indescribable savor in the poet’s remarks, as revealed in the memoirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Han
John Fen Collins
Open the Heart by Abstract Beliefs and Actions
The piece argues that abstract beliefs matter little without daily acts. It asserts the heart colors behavior, guiding humanity toward justice, generosity, and kindness through genuine belief translated into action.
Washington and early American pageantry and etiquette
The piece recalls President Washington’s public display and ball etiquette, the mascot-like details of his coach and liveries, and how the Philadelphia Gazette covered his movements. It also notes Mrs. Washington referred to as the amiable consort and contrasts republican simplicity with later times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washi
Scariel
Philadephia Gazette
Reguarly
Washington
General Washington
Gouvyerneur Morris
Mr. Morris
Morris
New York Press
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Natley
Avondale
Decker
Argent
Market St
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Monte Carlo
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Chicago News
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Thomas Hayes
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Hampson and Parry
Union
Clinton St
Age Centre
Alexander Edwards
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G. H. Angell
Chestnut St
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Franklin Avenue
Church St
Keyser & Corb
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Chestnut Street
Wittmann
Butter and Eggs Delicatessen
Avondale Road
Weston Place
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West Notley
George C. Baptiste
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Mountain View Ave
Keyser & Fleming
Beech St
R. A
Francis J. McKenny
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Harrison ST
J. M. Davis
Stager Bros
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Mobile
Fiocr
Vreeland Avenue
Nutley, Nea
Dows
P.F. Guthrie
Highfield Lane
Passaic Avenue
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Passaic County
Jefferson St
LJ Petterson
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ON. Cenetery
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Joni
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