Re: First names

The given name "Elias":

"The Greek form of Elijah (Matthew 11:14; 16:14, etc.), which the
Revised Version has uniformly adopted in the New Testament. (see
ELIJAH.)"

http://eastonsbibledictionary.com/e/elias.htm

By the way, in 18th and 19th century American genealogy, I have
observed occasional records confounding "Elias" and "Elisha".





Anthony Hoskins
History, Genealogy and Archives Librarian
Sonoma County Archivist
Sonoma County History and Genealogy Library
3rd and E Streets
Santa Rosa, California 95404

707/545-0831, ext. 562

"Glen Yearsley" <yearsley@xxxxxxxxxx> 08/14/08 10:01AM >>>
Hello to the list;

Does anyone know if the name ELIAS is a full name or a shortened
version of
something else?



Thanks

Glen A. Yearsley


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