I've noted quite a few answers but I would suggest: "In Hoc Signo" I.H.S. In Hoc Signo “In this sign (of the Cross)” Iesus Hominum Salvator “Jesus the Savior of Men” For this and other Latin abbreviations, go to: http://www.bjup.com/resources/products/latin/abbreviations.html And for more on the subject of IHS, go to: http://www.google.com/search?q=%2B%22ihs%22+%2B%22in+hoc+signo%22&btnG=Googl e+Search Charles L. Dibble Post Office Drawer 1240 Columbia, South Carolina 29202-1240 -----Original Message----- From: Discussion of research and writing about Virginia history [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Beth Bond Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2001 8:39 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: IHS on tombstone. Hi, Can someone tell me what the letters IHS on a tombstone mean? Was it some sort of an organization? In this case it is on a monument type stone. Thank you, Beth [log in to unmask] To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html