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Nelson Holmes Van Vorhes

Photograph of Nelson Holmes Van Vorhes Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
Nelson Holmes
Surname
Van Vorhes

The Name Nelson

Origin
English
Meaning
Son of Neil or son of the champion.
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The Van Vorhes Surname

Origin
Dutch
Meaning
From the front house or forward dwelling.
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