I will truly appreciate your help. Abbreviations, ECCLESIASTICAL.The words most commonly abbreviated at all times are proper names, titles (official or customary), of persons or corporations, and words of frequent occurrence.A good list of those used in Roman Republican and early Imperial times may be seen in Egbert's "Latin Inscriptions" (New York, 1896), 417-459.The Jewish scribes and Talmudic scholars also had . endobj
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; likewise abbreviations used in the administration of the Sacraments, mortuary epitaphs, etc. Eventually such productive centres of technical manuscripts as the Papal Chancery, the theological schools of Paris and Oxford, and the civil-law school of Bologna set the standards of abbreviations for all Europe. I read this as 10 Jan H.A. Many priests did start using English before . Pastor" or less literally, "baptized by the pastor" (who probably penned the record in the church book). It Is Well with My Soul: the Story of Horatio Spafford, Signers of the Declaration of Independence & Their Scions (part 1). In the 1860 census for Randolph County, Alabama, my ancestor Joseph Currie is listed as Framer, JTC (according to Ancestry.com. The tabular format generally has columns with the headings in Latin with the information within the columns writtenin Latin, although the grammar does not always precisely follow the proper grammatical function indicated. In later years, I discovered that I shared my moms passion for genealogyand when I started seeing old documents with Latin phrases such Caesars Veni, Vidi, Vici (We came, We saw, We conquered), my early education studying the Latin language started paying off. Dear Erudita74, Thank you so much! For the St Marys register it also shows the formula to be used for dispensations obtenta per Reverendissimum Dominum A. As a result, always verify death dates with official documents and even tombstones. in prepositions and terminations, became the source of many peculiar abbreviations; similarly, frequently recurring words like et (and), est (is). And now search early newspapers for the term. John = Joannes, Jno. CCC = Catechism of the Catholic Church. ;A-(?%,-!A;Mg/5s/E?N98wb#"[wpOG4/|{*0LUCK,Yd%K,Yd%K,Y;]soXk)O~qg>zW~D}'v7V>{A]V'^R/?. S\m7n7lpX@;X/xU9zgb Kl%.BKEJro:pe^ x 4 0 obj
They are not, correctly speaking, abbreviations. This late 16th-century example is of the words 'A declaracion': -rum. Online tutorial acquainting viewers with medieval Latin scripts and abbreviations. USED IN THE APPARATUS TO A CLASSICAL TEXT", "Tables of Modern Monetary SystemsExplanation", "How to make swords talk: an interdisciplinary approach to understanding medieval swords and their inscriptions", "Classical Salutations and Closings in Greek and Roman Letters, Adapted to Electronic Mail", "Common abbreviations in Latin inscriptions published in, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Latin_abbreviations&oldid=1141748904, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles with unsourced statements from February 2017, Articles with unsourced statements from April 2011, Wikipedia articles incorporating a citation from the 1911 Encyclopaedia Britannica with Wikisource reference, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. The list of 9.3k Church acronyms and abbreviations (February 2023): 50 Categories. Latin terms are often encountered by genealogists in early church records, as well as in many legal documents. Im not familiar with Hungarian abbreviations, but these are Latin terms which would have been customary to use in a Catholic record. Newspapers Break through Genealogy Brick Wall, Solving 100-Year Mystery, http://ao.salldata.dk/vis1.php?bsid=159553&side=167, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSZ5-3BRX?i=78. (abbreviation for geboren) born: geb.dat. Cert is in relation to a man who is intending to . 9 0 obj
Coad, You will see that the priest is expected to indicate his rank. (abbreviation) Anonymous. Hi. Sue, Thank you for commenting. the Holy Mass, the Divine Office (Breviary), the ecclesiastical devotions, etc. After constructing something, normally to show its existence. Sometimes on church records names may be abbreviated, so for example the abbreviation may actually read DL, which would be short for Daniel. DS69.1.R3 RR4 Religion/ANE. Hi, I studied medieval Irish history at Trinity College, Dublin but this one stumps me. nat. mean? Missus., it looks as though both words are abbreviations but it doesnt seem too important at this point. Last week, we covered the Church records written in Latin. A dedicated genealogist, she, You can unsubscribe at any time. In some countries registers of Protestant churches, such as Lutherans and Anglicans, were also maintained in Latin. al)Anno Domini (A.D.) - in the year of our LordArchive - archiviaCatholic church - ecclesia catholicaCemetery (graveyard) - cimiterium, coemeteriumGenealogy - genealogiaIndex - indiceHousehold - familiaName, given - nomen, dictus (named), vulgo vocatus (alias)Name, surname (family name) - cognomen, agnomen (also nickname)Name, maiden - look for "from" or "of" to indicate maiden namenata (born), ex (from), de (of)Obit - (he or she) diedObit sine prole (o.s.p.) For shorthand marks in Latin inscription and manuscripts, see, List of less common abbreviations and usages, Glossary of scientific naming Latin abbreviations, List of abbreviations used in medical prescriptions, "United States Government Printing Office Style Manual, Chapter 9: Abbreviations and Letter Symbols", "COMMONEST ABBREVIATIONS, SIGNS, ETC. It is a Latin abbreviation for 'rum', used in words in the genitive case ending in 'orum' or 'arum'. <>
The following is a condensed list of terms most commonly used in Latin church records. Need assistance? As they seem to become accepted usage in genealogy. 2 0 obj
Learning to read Roman numerals and a little basic Latin will help you transcribe and understand the manuscript documents that you collect. Common Latin Words Found in Genealogy Documents. Most popular Latin abbreviations updated in February 2023. (LogOut/ If not, lets look at a possibility. A part of the monarch's title, it is found on all British and Canadian coins. This abbreviation is used in citations to indicate an unspecified number of pages following the specified page. Can you help me understand the reference to a bear (?) OB is an indication of the Latin word obiit (death) and if it is followed by a date, that would be the date of death of a loved one. Missus. ^s4b~/$TlepxR %)WGQ\O([G/cJ3[*(TJ*e%+Z|3UU| \u=)UM";C 4s=Q`DY=jbISqt5|1H9 Crt{XeX(1E($8I5bN[.,[! Rector Miss or MR equates with Missionary Rector. The three most common old Latin terms for dates are: instant, ultimo, and proximo, which refer to the present month, last month and next month respectively. Hello, Looking at Irish Roman Catholic Baptism records, across the top of the page it says Mense Junii AD 1849 Die veis(reis?)(vus?) Im researching Slovak church records in Latin. This abbreviation was used in English as well as Latin. In particular, Lindsays bookon Latin contractions (Lindsay, W. M. 1908. N.N. Military - militaris, bellicus. If you search the Latin word list at Genproxy.co.uk, youll notice that Latin even has specific words to specify if someone was a 2nd great grandparent. I remember a particularly tense parent-teacher conference when I was a girl, during which the teacher implied that I wasnt well-suited for the subject. This book is out of copyright and available for download for free as a PDF file from the Internet Archive. "Guilel" is an abbreviation of Gulielmus, Latin for William. R.I.P. Requiescat In Pace. Sometimes Anno Domini was used. (1913). It is also a reminder to us family historians that Catholic registers are records of the pastoral work of the priest, not of a place. for sine prole which indicates that someone died without issue. Your email address will not be published. Latin abbreviations commonly seen in documents of the Catholic Church, the full Latin words or phrases, and their English meaning . B., Vicar Apostolic of this district was a dispensation from the impediment of the first (or second etc.) Anno Dni. B16 = Pope Benedict XVI. The full Latin titles of all existing (Latin) dioceses may be seen in the Roman annual, "Gerarchia Cattolica", a complete list of the Latin names of all known dioceses (extant or extinct) is found in the large folio work of the Comte de Mas Latrie, "Trsor de chronologie, d'histoire et de gographie" (Paris, 1884). Often abbreviated as "r." followed by the dates during which the king or queen reigned/ruled, as opposed to the monarch's dates of birth and death. :zR} Legal documentation may include abbreviations regarding the status of a decedent. G0((bMnx(g'. I dont understand Apcus. Introduces an example (as opposed to an explanation): "The shipping company instituted a surcharge on any items weighing over a ton; Followed by the dates during which the person, usually famous, was active and productive in his/her profession. Sometimes notices are copied from newspaper to newspaper, and if a notice was republished more than 30 days from its first publication, the interpretation would be incorrect. Use. "Ecclesiastical Abbreviations". endobj
In column 4 this priest put a . At the time, Hungary was predominantly Catholic, accounting for over 60% of the country's population, and up to 90% of in parts of northwestern Hungary and Burgenland, Austria. The second line begins with Comm. as the lead word and lists female name (i.e., a mans wife named ____). Extra! Please go to the beginning and end of the record set to see if abbreviations have been defined. We can see the names of the bride and groom, their parents and where they were from, the names of the witnesses and where they were from. "ber" = sometimes added to a number to indicate a month of the year. in regards to a death. endobj
The use of conventional phrases and abbreviations continues today. Typically used when the person's dates of birth and death are unknown. Rutter, Sampson, Swinerd, Head, Redman in Kent. What is the cause of death Pytorie? CW possibly relates to a man who was widowed and changed his address with the parish in that year. (See Catholic societies, orders of merit.) Did you see that its definition includes widower? Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Reading Latin baptism, marriage and death records can be difficult at times. After the deceaseds name is post-pdf. Any idea what this means? for de facto (in reality) or de fide (article of faith.) First, learn common words, such as Gatte (husband), Tauf (baptism) and names of months. When Christian names are written in Latin it is not always clear what the English equivalent is. (to which class belong the numerous Catacomb inscriptions); finally some miscellaneous abbreviations like those used in the publication of documents concerning beatification and canonization. 1712. %
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One possibility is that the t is a cross. Throughout the history of central Europe, these have been used in both religious and secular records. They do not tell us where an event took place, unless it is specifically stated. legitimus (abbreviations: leg. Two similar historical Latin terms often found in old obituaries are consort and relict; as noted in the following examples, they tell a researcher specifically if a woman was a widow prior to her death, or if her husband became a widower after she died. Used to indicate additions after a postscript. Jos = Joseph. Parish entries appear in two basic formats: tabular and paragraph. Church Abbreviations in Latin. Mary. endobj
To be certain, please check with an appraiser of antique jewelry as I suspect it may have a more specific meaning, such as the death of an infant. Here are some abbreviations you may find in genealogy records. <>
In some countries registers of Protestant churches, such as Lutherans and Anglicans, were also maintained in Latin. As if deciphering old records that were written, you suspect, with watered down ink and a nib that had seen better days was not hard enough, you often have the added complexity of them being written in Latin. Hi, Im seeing this word in a number of Hungarian documents and Im sure its very simple but I cannot translate it and understand how it is being used in the context of some records. They are: a) o.c. For instance, one of the records (translated) reads thus: Niels Pedersen and Dorethe Thomasdatter of Albge _?_ (a child) in the church called Thomas. 14 0 obj
I recommend reviewing the text to see if there is another possibility for these letters. In addition to records of the sacraments performed in the parish, administrativerecords of parish activities exist. Reply. Modern computer four-digit field entries will encounter difficulty with this convention, and it is necessary to consider conversion of year entry to determine correct year. This death occurred 2 mo postpartum in a 37-year-old woman. = obit; dieds.p. Jak, orse means otherwise, so referring to her maiden name. In "Xmas" the second letter has been dropped.Jas = James }~eXV2B7F(b `-; _a uU%7Q@| Example: "These results agree with the ones published by Pelon, "and the others", "and other things", "and the rest", Other archaic abbreviations include "&c.", "&/c. In an old Danish parish record book (1750s), the abbreviations Comm. and Comp. are used consistently in the baptism entries. endobj
g.}j1#%3_fd(94RrT;*TYV(1],4HiH.s(YR`%^Ij^0T Apos. (abbreviation for geboorte-, huwelijks en overlijdensregisters) birth, marriage and death registers: geb. Anno pto. Widows and Widowers: Consort and Relict. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. I am Catholic myself, but have no idea what this means. 13 0 obj
Most first names were in Latin. Every day, GenealogyBank is working hard to digitize more U.S. newspapers and obituaries, expanding our, Louise A., of Longview, Washington, had a mystery on her hands. legitimized through subsequent marriage . witness . Latin was used in legal and church records in the past. It means without legitimate issue. The Jewish scribes and Talmudic scholars also had frequent recourse to abbreviations. Without seeing the original or knowing the time period, I can not give you a definitive answer. locus domicilii cum numero domus . Census - census. I don't know what they mean. What does the LL stand for? If a genealogist is lucky enough to be able to trace his/her ancestors back far enough in time, he/she is likely to encounter documents written in the Latin language the language of the Roman Catholic Church. How Was Queen Victoria Related to Prince Albert? 2nd ed. The second may begin with an n and the third may be Lustruis or something similar. \ legitim.) Any help would be appreciated. Place names and surnames were not translated but first names were. Roman. Call Number: FLS2016 038003 [PA2814 .G36 1995 OVERFLOWJ34], Call Number: FLS2016 040538 [PA2895 .M67 1989 OVERFLOWJ34]. I cannot answer definitively, but suspect it was an indication of pylorie, a kind of stomach infection. The year of Christ the Savior, similar to A.D. Used when referring the reader to a passage beginning in a certain place, and continuing, e.g., "p.6 et seqq." I suspect it may refer to s.p. - "pro tempore" (temporary or acting in the place of). Abbreviations used in apostolic rescripts, Abbreviations in general use, chiefly ecclesiastical, Abbreviations of titles of the principal religious orders and congregations of priests, Last edited on 12 November 2022, at 07:26, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_ecclesiastical_abbreviations&oldid=1121431020, This page was last edited on 12 November 2022, at 07:26. This example comes from St. Sylvester's Church, Kilauea, Kauai, Hawaii. Throughout history, terms come and terms goand thankfully for most people, archaic expressions disappear.