John Does

[projecttwilight]

Alright, most people know that "John[or Jane] Doe" is the name given to unidentifiale victims in police reports, medical records, etc. My question is, was there ever really a John Doe? Or is "John Doe" just a convienent common-sounding name?

[bibliophage]

Here's what Cecil has to say about John Doe and Richard Roe (http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a2_168a.html).