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Note: Cheatham County, Tennessee Census, 1920:
District House Surname Name Relate to Head Age Birtpl. Mother Birtpl. Father Birthpl. 6 273 Beck Burnice Boarder 29 Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee
WILLIAM (m) "will helmet" from the Teutonic elements wil "will, desire" and helm "helmet". The name was introduced to Britain by the Normans. It has belonged to several rulers of England, Prussia, and Germany, including William the Conqueror who was the first Norman king of England. William Tell was a legendary 14th-century hero from Switzerland.
BERNICE (f) "bringing victory" (Greek). This name originated in the royal house of Macedon in Alexander the Great's time.
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