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John Prendergast

Photograph of John Prendergast Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
John
Surname
Prendergast
Occupation
Captain

The Name John

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
God is gracious
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The Prendergast Surname

Origin
Irish/Norman
Meaning
Derived from Norman-French 'prendergast,' possibly from 'prendre' meaning to take and 'gast' meaning guest, or from a place name.
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