I like it because it hints at different personal traits. I mean, we can
well imagine the difference between "The Pious" and "The Gambler." But
other than Edward and James, we have little information about their
characters.
> Marvelous idea...it will really help to differentiate these families!
>
> Mary C.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ancestr2_at_host187.hostmonster.com
> Sent: Monday, November 11, 2013 3:06 PM
> To: John Cooley Mailing List
> Subject: Nicknames for John's sons?
>
> Hi All,
>
> I'm considering coming up with nicknames for John's sons. Maybe it's
> silly, even stupid, but here are some ideas:
>
> Reuben, "The Farmer." He stayed put after going to KY and lived longer
> than the others. He seems to have been a real "man of the earth"--and was
> still "sowing" children late in life.
>
> Edward, "The Pious." He helped found the Methodist Church in Stokes County
> in the 1790s, and the Methodist Meeting House for the southern Indiana
> Methodists was on his property near Salem Indiana. He seems as straight as
> an arrow. It's interesting to note that the Methodists had a formal policy
> of abolition and Salem was later an important hub in the Underground
> Railroad.
>
> Joseph, "The Emigrant." This in honor of his Oregon Trail progeny.
>
> James, "The Gambler." Well, we've discussed him and his progeny quite a
> bit on the list. This was undoubtedly the most colorful family of the lot.
>
> Perrin, "The Preacher." We don't know much about him but we do know that
> he was a Methodist preacher.
>
> Cornelius, "The Soldier." He died in the War of 1812.
>
> Edmond, "The Southerner." Of course, we can't yet be certain that he was
> John's son, but it looks good. He went to South Carolina, presumably with
> Luke Burnett's family.
>
> For William, Daniel, and John I'm not sure.
>
> Is it too silly for serious consideration?
>
> -Michael
>
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