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W.J. O'Brien

Photograph of W.J. O'Brien Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
W.J.
Surname
O'Brien

The Name W.J.

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The O'Brien Surname

Origin
Irish
Meaning
Descendant of Brien, derived from the Gaelic 'Brien' meaning 'noble' or 'high.'
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Library of Congress

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