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- ↑ Hanks, P. (2003). Dictionary of American Family Names: 3-Volume Set. Oxford University Press, USA. p. 8. ISBN 978-0-19-508137-4 . Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- ↑ "Player profiles". Aylesbury United F.C. Retrieved 3 February 2018.
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