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Medical Jargon??

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Rioja

Rioja Report 17 May 2006 10:54

Hi all, would anyone have any info on this? I have two ancestors that were in the medical profession, one a surgeon and one a general practitioner. On the census they have L.A.C Hall or L.A after their occupations.... Would anyone know what this might stand for? Thanks in advance Claire

Merry

Merry Report 17 May 2006 11:14

Are you sure it isn't LRA??? Can you give the census ref? Merry

Chris in Sussex

Chris in Sussex Report 17 May 2006 11:20

Claire This site gives the 'letters' in present use. http://www.bma.org.uk/ap.nsf/Content/doctorsqual Nearest is for Apothecaries. Chris

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Rioja

Rioja Report 17 May 2006 11:36

1851 census Joseph M Penman H0107/2396 Folio 345 page 18 Sunderland Durham and his brother Thomas Penman H0107/2396 Folio 27 page 46 Sunderland thanks!

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 17 May 2006 11:47

I think the first one is M.C.S.L. - probably member of the college of surgeons (not sure about the L), but I've found reference to an Edward Pope in the 1851 census who has these initials after his name, and he was a Medical and General Practioner. Kath. x

Rioja

Rioja Report 17 May 2006 13:04

Thanks for your help everyone!