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Solomon Newton Pettis

Photograph of Solomon Newton Pettis Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
Solomon Newton
Surname
Pettis
Occupation
Hon.

The Name Solomon

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
Man of peace.
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The Pettis Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
Likely derived from a place name or a variant of Pettis as a locational surname.
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