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Subject:
Spl. Bl. term in Court documents.
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Don Trent <[log in to unmask]>
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Don Trent <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 23 Apr 2006 14:51:28 -0400
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This question is about some abbreviations used in Franklin Co., VA March
Court documents of 1788 following the name of Obediah H. Trent. One example
is “… Commonwealth vs Asberry & Obediah H. Trent Spl. Bl. & Spl. Impl.”
Another entry had his name followed by Sp. Jn. Anyone know what these meant?
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