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Abraham Walter Lafferty

Photograph of Abraham Walter Lafferty Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
Abraham Walter
Surname
Lafferty
Occupation
Rep. from Oregon, 1911-1915

The Name Abraham

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
Father of a multitude or father of many nations.
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The Lafferty Surname

Origin
Irish
Meaning
Anglicized form of the Irish name Ó Fhloinn or Ó Flaithbheartaigh.
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