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Edwin Hesse

Photograph of Edwin Hesse Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
Edwin
Surname
Hesse
Occupation
chief clerk

The Name Edwin

Origin
Old English
Meaning
Wealthy friend or prosperous friend.
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The Hesse Surname

Origin
Germanic/Topographic
Meaning
From the region of Hesse in Germany.
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Source

Library of Congress

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