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Origin of Ego Total Records: 4  Origin of Ego, Meaning of Ego Origin: It is said that the name Grier was originally MacGregor, in Scotland, and this particular branch fought with the Campbells, invited the Campbells to a dinner and then killed many of them. The MacGregor lands were taken away, thus they became unlanded outlaws. The name was also taken away, they were kicked out of the country, they went to Ireland and the name became Grierson. It was shortened to Grier some time later- either before or after they emmigrated to the US. This information came from the geneology section of the NYC Library - about 40 years ago. Surnames: Macgregor, Grier, Grierson Submitted by: James Roger Grier Origin of Ego, Meaning of Ego Origin: Looking for info on THOMAS GREGORY, born abt 1777 VA. Married Leah Rogerson, 20 Sep 1815, Perquimans Co NC. Shows up next in the 1830 Crawford Co GA census. Surnames: GREGORY Submitted by: Robbie Gregory Jennings Origin of Ego, Meaning of Ego Origin: Gregory English and Greek origins means on the watch, watchful Surnames: Gregory Submitted by: glitz Origin of Ego, Meaning of Ego Origin: Rael: A contraction of the biblical names "Raphael" and "Rachael". Surnames: Rael (Gallegos) Submitted by: Daniel J. Rael 10/7/2008 2:13 PM Page 1 of 1

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