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"Research and writing about Virginia genealogy and family history." <[log in to unmask]>
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name abbreviations.
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Betty Duke <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:05:19 -0500
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And does Jno always mean John. I am sure my ancestor's given name was John,
but in early censuses his given name is recorded as Jno. And why was it
easier to write that then John? Same for William. Does Wm always mean
William?

It is frustrating.

Betty

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