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Re: Need help with the first name of Erastus
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On southern plantations in the U.S. back in the days before the Civil War and when slavery was in existence, plantation owners would often whimsically give their slaves names from the bible, mythology, and ancient history.One very popular plantation name was "Rastus", which was derived from the biblical name "Erastus".But I doubt that has any connection to your g g g grandfather.Just a bit of trivia I thought I'd provide.-- Nanaea
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It was interesting reading what you wrote.You are right about his ethic background, my Erastus married an Snodgrass lady and her parents came from Ireland.Thanks,Angel
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what is my last name meaning
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