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HelpBurgher, Maola, and Amanda
Two names from an old cemetery. Burgher was a young woman who died in the 1880's, and yes, it was her first name. I assume it was a family name, because why else would her parents use BURGHER for their daughter? Anyway, she was only 19 when she died and here I am years later, posting about her weird name. Circle of life.
Maola was interesting, too. I assume it was pronounced may-O-lah, but who knows? She was born in the 1850's and was buried with her husband and infant daughter, who did not have a name. I think her husband's name was John, or something boring like that.
So, Burgher and Maola. I also saw an Amanda born in 1840, so that was pretty cool. You usually don't hear it on women from that time.
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Maola was interesting, too. I assume it was pronounced may-O-lah, but who knows? She was born in the 1850's and was buried with her husband and infant daughter, who did not have a name. I think her husband's name was John, or something boring like that.
So, Burgher and Maola. I also saw an Amanda born in 1840, so that was pretty cool. You usually don't hear it on women from that time.
Hmm. Your ideas are intriguing to me, and I wish to subscribe to your newsletter.
