Among my ancestors are those who not only honored earlier generations by naming children after them, but also mined the names of public figures for inspiration. A few samples:
Benjamin Franklin Singer, 1840-1924
Francis Marion Singer, 1841-1903
These were the half-siblings to my ancestor, Allen Ives. Named for two American patriots of an earlier generation, the famous statesman and inventor, and "The Swamp Fox" of military fame during the Revolution.
Thomas Jefferson Eckerson, born about 1827
Andrew Jackson Eckerson, born about 1828
William Henry Harrison Eckerson, born 8 Dec. 1841
These were brothers to my ancestor, Lambert Eckerson (probably named for his grandfather, Lambert Smith). They were named for three U.S. Presidents, one a founding father, one a former military hero, and the last who died after only a month in office. This occurred the same year his namesake was born.
Millard Ives, 1869-1874. Son of my ancestor Allen Ives.
Millard Fillmore Ives, born 1 February 1873. Cousin to Millard Ives, above. His father was Oren Ives. U.S. President Millard Fillmore served between 1850-1853, and he didn't die until March of 1874. I have no idea what fueled such admiration in this family.
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