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Abbreviations in Parish Register.. any ideas?
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Cornish | Report | 8 Jul 2006 14:11 |
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I'm probably being really thick here... but does anyone know what 'y.', 't.', 'f.', and 'h.' mean? I've found them on parish register marriages for my rellies after the spouse's name, and haven't a clue what they stand for. Would be very grateful if anyone could help. Bex |
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Phoenix | Report | 8 Jul 2006 14:23 |
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I don't think you're in the least thick. (Well, at least, if you are, I am too, as I don't recognise them) Are we talking pre 1837 here? Are they used in several registers, or just one particular one? Are they used by different vicars, or just one? They look like abbreviations used by a single individual. Is it possible they they are abbreviations for hamlets in the parish, or nearby parishes? |
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Phoenix | Report | 8 Jul 2006 14:26 |
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nb if it was for the men, y could be yeoman and h husbandman |
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Cornish | Report | 8 Jul 2006 14:33 |
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Well, the ones I have here date from 1762 to 1791. Before and after those dates I haven't seen these abbreviations (as yet). They were in 2 different volumes, but for the same district. It doesn't look as though they were abbreviations for different hamlets etc, as these seem to have been written out in full. One marriage has 'f.' after the spouses name, followed by the name of the parish he was from. And all occupations are written out in full as well. Have googled for them and also looked up all the abbreviation sites I can find, but they are proving very elusive. I'm glad I wasnt being dense lol. Perhaps, as you say, a particular vicar liked to use his own abbreviations. Helpful eh? :) |
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Joy | Report | 8 Jul 2006 18:35 |
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Probably wrong - but ''f'' full age? |
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