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William Pinkney Whyte

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Given Name
William Pinkney
Surname
Whyte
Occupation
Hon.

The Name William

Origin
Germanic
Meaning
Resolute protector
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The Whyte Surname

Origin
Scottish, English
Meaning
A person with white or pale coloring, or residence in a white location.
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