A Sampler of Latin Terms, Given Names and Abbreviations Found in Sacramental Registers. In some countries registers of Protestant churches, such as Lutherans and Anglicans, were also maintained in Latin. By breaking this into smaller pieces, it is possible to understand what it is saying (with the help of Google Translate and my schoolboy Latin): 1846 die decimo octavo menses MaiiThe eighteenth day of May 1846, null legitimo impedimento detectono lawful impediment was detected, ego Carolus Middlehurst Apcus. This page has been viewed 61,888 times (0 via redirect). Dates may be given in Roman numerals. Moving beyond acronyms, abbreviations, and contractions, the Polish Roots website has tips for translating Latin documents, and includes the Latin words to describe various classes of nobles and peasants, along with their Polish equivalents. The LDS Church as filmed about 33% of the Irish Catholic sacramental registers, and these are accessible in the Family History Library in Salt Lake City or at an LDS Family History Center near your home. Sue, Thank you for commenting. <>
My mother, who was then at the height of her passion for genealogy, disagreedand so I continued studying Latin, under extreme duress. in this 1718 Marriage record from Rulzheim, Germany? The most important thing to look for in Latin words is the root, as it will give you the basic meaning of the word. adel- nobility. Church Abbreviations. This abbreviation is used in citations to indicate an unspecified number of pages following the specified page. Also, consult a variety of resources, such as these: Do you have a question about a Latin phrase youve encountered in your family history research? This is one of the Latin abbreviations frequently used in German documents. (pudica virgine) Maria Eva Gade Joes Georgii Gade Scabini et hospitis ad ursum et Barbarae ejus uxorii legitimus. The conventional English transcription procedure is to use both Old and New Reckonings; for example, the Old Style of 1 February 1626 would be written as 1 February 1626/7 in the New Style. G0((bMnx(g'. . An undergraduate bachelor's degree awarded for either a course or a program in the. Re: Abbreviations in 18th century Parish baptism records. or MA equates with Missioner Apostolic priest responsible for the mission. What does the LL stand for? However, with some exceptions (for example, versus or modus operandi), most of the Latin referent words and phrases are perceived as foreign to English. g.}j1#%3_fd(94RrT;*TYV(1],4HiH.s(YR`%^Ij^0T Catholic Family History Society CD/DVD-ROM Publications, Catholic Family History Society Print Publications, Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet. Suggest. Most popular Latin abbreviations updated in February 2023. It is used to avoid repeating the name of a male author (in citations, footnotes, bibliographies, etc.) There was less medieval abbreviation in the text of books much used on public occasions, e.g. They are: a) o.c. The more familiar you are with translating records, the easier your job will be. Because of this universal need for baptism, these records will include the majority of the people living in the parish, regardless of their social or economic status. 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. Please go to the beginning and end of the record set to see if abbreviations have been defined. <>>>
They are found especially in manuscripts of scholastic theology and canon law, annals and chronicles, the Roman law, and in administrative documents, civil and privileges, bulls, rescripts. Although not the common spoken language in England, the official written language was Latin until 1733. See our separate guide to Latin terms for examples of this. lists Christian names; lists titles of columns in registers; . g8qD06*hMU+yA@4#N{fFt(F28n)
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My family was doing research in a cemetery and found a grave stone with a cross. The programs of PAF (by the LDS), ancestors (Evertons), Family tree, Legacy 7.5 are the standard's of Genealogical data entry - their abbreviations are the . For the same purpose the reader may also consult the episcopal catalogues of the Benedictine Pius Bonifacius Gams, "Series Episcoporum Ecclesiae Catholicae" (Ratisbon, 187386), and the Franciscan Conrad Eubel, Hierarchia Catholica Medii vi (Mnster, 18981902). 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 before a chapter number of laws of the, A document containing a summary or listing of relevant job experience and education. Without seeing the original or knowing the time period, I can not give you a definitive answer. Pastor" or less literally, "baptized by the pastor" (who probably penned the record in the church book). First, learn common words, such as Gatte (husband), Tauf (baptism) and names of months. Mary is a genealogist, author and editor with a strong technology background. Thank you for this interesting question. BTU. I believe formal printed registers were first sanctioned by the Bishops Conference in 1855, and I have seen almost identical versions produced by a printer in Derby and by one in Liverpool. I think these are all classifying the parents' religion (s), but cannot find anything explaining them. 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). Learn how church records can reveal immigrant ancestors' origins, provide mystery parents' names, stand in for missing birth records and more. Baptism of Catharina Walsh on 15 February, 1887, in England Roman Catholic Parish Baptisms. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. In the third class belong scholastic abbreviations, used to designate honorific titles acquired in the schools, to avoid the repetition of lengthy titles of books and reviews, or to facilitate reference to ecclesiastical and civil legislation. Irish was never used in the registers. It is possible that these abbreviations may refer to the names of the parents. 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. It does not indicate that this priest held a University degree of Master of Arts, Common Latin Words Found in Genealogy Documents. I know what all of it means except the last word. In addition to records of the sacraments performed in the parish, administrativerecords of parish activities exist. The second part is a typical abbreviaton for natus, indicating that the birth was in Denby. I just want to say Thank You for taking the time to put this in the public domain to help other researchers, like myself who are unfamiliar with Latin texts. Powell, Kimberly. in prepositions and terminations, became the source of many peculiar abbreviations; similarly, frequently recurring words like et (and), est (is). Different endings will be used if a word is masculine, feminine or neuter, as well as to indicate singular or plural forms of a word. I have a question unrelated to the above queries and comments. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The abbreviations N. and Nblius seemed to me to be an abbreviation for Nobilis, meaning Noble, but the abbreviations G. and Gnosis had me stumped until I learned that these abbreviations stood for Generosis, again meaning Noble, albiet a Noble of higher status than one with only the title Nobilis. These records can be divided into two categories: Non-Sacramental Records and Sacramental Records. 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. Latin Abbreviations. More articles about old terms found in historical newspapers: Found in History & Antiquities of Leicestershire by Nichols. 1712. I know he was a probate judge, but am not sure if the abbreviation means that or not. Serial Guide: Classics, Ancient Near East, Medieval Latin & Byzantine Studies. However, I must give a word of cautionmeanings and interpretations change over time. Online tutorial acquainting viewers with medieval Latin scripts and abbreviations. Nearly all the abbreviations below have been adopted by Modern English. Baptist Training Union. . Click on the type of record below to learn more and see sample images with transcriptions and translations. The source for the above entry is: Randers amt, Djurs Snder, Lyngby, 1716-1791 FVD (EM) opslag (image) 167, Page 327, entry 16 right hand page. con." Suggest. List of Common Phrases used in Parish Records. A part of the monarch's title. Often used in medical contexts. Mary. Great post, Steve. Though the second-to-last line lacks punctuation, I believe the very last line is standalone -- a type of signature. 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Latin Genealogical Terms. 3 Responses Melanie Zumwalde says: May 5, 2022 at 4:44 pm. Just discovered this website, and the latin explanations. Looking through Ukrainian church records from 1839. They do not tell us where an event took place, unless it is specifically stated. I?m not really sure what the MI/ML may stand for, possibly Margaret/Mary-Elizabeth. Hi there, perhaps you can help me: on a South African death certificate dated 1890, the doctor wrote the following for Condition in Life: Fide maiter lustrous. endobj
Usually at the end of mathematical proofs. Genealogy Tip: References should be interpreted as relative, and not exact. Although the specific requirements for keeping parish registers have changed from time to time, the formats of baptisms,marriage and death/burial entries have stayed basically the same. 106 views. Anno Dni. Handwritten in church book, 1831. Latin for local history : an introduction, A Latin glossary for family and local historians, Understanding Documents for Genealogy and Local History, Paleography: Interpreting Handwriting in Genealogical Research, Some Notes on Medieval English Palaeography. Widows and Widowers: Consort and Relict. endobj
A postgraduate academic master degree awarded by universities in many countries. When encounteringthe abbreviation c withwhat appeared to bean apostrophe above the letter, one might suspect it to be a contraction of cum meaning with, and indeed that is the case. 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. Pingback: Beyond Amo, Amas, Amat: Latin for Genealogists | SpittalStreet.com. Oxford: J. missals, antiphonaries, Bibles; in one way or another the needs of students seem to have been the chief cause of the majority of medieval abbreviations. Used in Latin descriptions of organisms, particularly plants, to indicate that a name is due to the author or authors. Jno or Johes = JohnHy = HenryWm = William =Willus xpher or Xpoferus= Christopher The first two letters are not really X and p but the greek letter X(Ch) and p (r) Xp was a customary abbreviation for Christ. frequency, e.g. 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. - "pro tempore" (temporary or acting in the place of). Sometimes, the information that a researcher needs has been written in plain sight. the priest could not be moved without his approval. 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. The last piece of the puzzle is the names. It is not unusual to find, within the pages of one record, different variations used, but care should be taken to ensure that in these instances, it is a variation and not meant to indicate something else. Record TypesBaptismal Register - matricula baptizatorum, liberCensus - censusChurch Records - parish matrica (parish registers)Death Register - certificato di morteMarriage Register - matrica (marriage register), bannorum (register of marriage banns), liberMilitary - militaris, bellicus, Family EventsBaptism / Christening - baptismi, baptizatus, renatus, plutus, lautus, purgatus, ablutus, lustratioBirth - nati, natus, genitus, natales, ortus, oriundusBurial - sepulti, sepultus, humatus, humatioDeath - mortuus, defunctus, obitus, denatus, decessus, peritus, mors, mortis, obiit, decessitDivorce - divortiumMarriage - matrimonium, copulatio, copulati, conjuncti, nupti, sponsati, ligati, maritiMarriage (banns) - banni, proclamationes, denuntiationes, RelationshipsAncestor - antecessor, patres (forefathers)Aunt - amita (paternal aunt); matertera, matris soror (maternal aunt)Brother - frater, frates gemelli (twin brothers)Brother-in-law - affinis, sororiusChild - ifans, filius (son of), filia (daughter of), puer, prolesCousin - sobrinus, generDaughter - filia, puella; filia innupta (unwed daughter); unigena (only begotten daughter)Descendant - proles, successioFather - pater (father), pater ignoratus (unknown father), novercus (stepfather)Grandchild - nepos ex fil, nepos (grandson); neptis (granddaughter)Grandfather - avus, pater patris (paternal grandfather)Grandmother - avia, socrus magna (maternal grandmother)Great-grandchild - pronepos (great grandson); proneptis (great granddaughter)Great-grandfather - proavus, abavus (2nd great grandfather), atavus (3rd great grandfather)Great-grandmother - proavia, proava, abavia (2nd great grandmother)Husband - uxor (spouse), maritus, sponsus, conjus, coniux, ligatus, virMother - materNiece/Nephew - amitini, filius fratris/sororis (nephew), filia fratris/sororis (niece)Orphan, Foundling - orbus, orbaParents - parentes, genitoresRelatives - propinqui (relatives); agnati, agnatus (paternal relatives); cognati, cognatus (maternal relatives); affines, affinitas (related by marriage, in-laws)Sister - soror, germana, glos (husband's sister)Sister-in-law - glorisSon - filius, natusSon-in-law - generUncle - avunculus (paternal uncle), patruus (maternal uncle)Wife - vxor/uxor (spouse), marita, conjux, sponsa, mulier, femina, consorsWidow - vidua, relictaWidower - viduas, relictus, DatesDay - dies, dieMonth - mensis, mensesYear - annus, anno; often abbreviated Ao, AE or aEMorning - maneNight - nocte, vespere (evening)January - JanuariusFebruary - FebruariusMarch - MartiusApril - AprilisMay - MaiusJune - Junius, IuniusJuly - Julius, Iulius, QuinctilisAugust - AugustusSeptember - September, Septembris, 7ber, VIIberOctober - October, Octobris, 8ber, VIIIberNovember - November, Novembris, 9ber, IXberDecember - December, Decembris, 10ber, Xber, Other Common Latin Genealogical TermsAnd others - et alii (et. Used in several related senses such as "in the sense of" or "in accordance with". Meaning Abbreviated Abbreviations Common. xWMk$7qYRkOl{09a J-u{iUuSTf7L|>BHg^ f`n7__dN Ive found some strange abbreviations in Latin records, too. Lets have a look at an example that I saw in the marriage register for St Marys in Wigan, Lancashire: 1846 die decimo octavo menses Maii, null legitimo impedimento detecto, ego Carolus Middlehurst Missus. A. aar (r)- year. The Jewish scribes and Talmudic scholars also had frequent recourse to abbreviations. However, try entering caelebs into the Perseus Latin Dictionary at Tufts University. Notice in the following obituary, the death date is reported as the 29th ultimo. Since the obit was published on 5 October 1838, this is saying Elizabeth Grady died 29 September 1838. for de facto (in reality) or de fide (article of faith.) for sine prole which indicates that someone died without issue. Curates submitted annual returns of baptisms, marriages and burials to the diocese authority (Bishop's Transcripts). (honestus adolescens) Nicolaus Jochim D. (defunta) Friderici Adami Jochim praetoris hujatis et Annae Barbarae secunda ejus uxorii defuncta legitimus cum P.V. For queries or advice about historical, social or cultural records relating to Northern Ireland, use the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) . 5 0 obj
Apos. Abbreviations for Assyriology (CDLI) Reallexikon der Assyriologie. 1714. filius and filia are 'son' and 'daughter' respectively, but occasionally are written with the ff at the . Also included are lists of the months of the year, days of the week, and abbreviations. Another word that you will see is 'olim' in the Nomina Parentum column next to the mother's name. Hy = Henry. To me it looks more like JP C). Here may also be classed the abbreviated forms for the name of God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost; also for the names of the Blessed Virgin, the saints, etc. B. Vicarium Apostolicum hujus Districtus dispensatione ab impedimento primi (vel secundi &c.) gradus consanguinitatis (aut affinitatis seu alio quovis impedimento) which translates asobtained by the Most Reverend Lord A. 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. Change). 10 0 obj
ThoughtCo. Coad equates with Missioner Coadjutor assistant priest. B16 = Pope Benedict XVI. = natus; birth; son; offspringms. They were once very numerous, and lists of them may be seen in the works quoted below (e.g. Powell, Kimberly. the scribes sometimes used wordsand grammatical forms from their ownnative language, mixed in with Latin, the scribes frequently used abbreviations and contractions in the documents they wrote, and. A method used to record the month of an event found in some church registers and other documents. This is SO helpful! Were the children legitimate or illegitimate, and did some or all children die within the lifetime of a parent? Rector Miss or MR equates with Missionary Rector. When quoting a female author, use the corresponding feminine form. Have a question? Earlier in my blog, there is a reference for spl (sine prole legitima). The phrase itself seems to suggest that the mother is well is this a subtle way of saying that the child was born out of wedlock? Notice in this example, Mrs. Ann Parrott is referred to as the consort of Mr. James Parrott. is commonly used in English instead to convey this meaning. Thank you for this question. For example Jacobum (accusative form of Jacobus) can mean Jacob or James, cross checking with census records will resolve this. Sometimes on church records names may be abbreviated, so for example the abbreviation may actually read DL, which would be short for Daniel. Hello, Looking at Irish Roman Catholic Baptism records, across the top of the page it says Mense Junii AD 1849 Die veis(reis?)(vus?) The first line of a baptism entry lists the parents and the name of the child. 2 0 obj
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As one would expect, these printed versions were entirely in Latin. Using this guide, you can glean the most Im researching Slovak church records in Latin. 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 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. This website contains resources for those interested in Medieval English Genealogy. To get you started, let's take a look at a typical Catholic church marriage record from the 1880s. 15 0 obj
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Without seeing the document, its not possible to determine what trem. stands for. SBL Handbook of Style: for Biblical Studies and Related Disciplines 2014. Words that have extra strokes over one or more letters, or over the whole word, or that include odd symbols or superscripts, are very likely abbreviations. The term lustruis or lustrous may have indicated salutaris which has something to do with healing. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Thank you. If this is a child or mothers record, the p could possibly stand for partem (birth) and the d.f. Can refer to one's body of business practices. Most of these 1813 Catholic baptismal records include an abbreviation following the names of the parents, and before the names of godparents. https://www.thoughtco.com/latin-genealogical-word-list-1422735 (accessed March 5, 2023). Know that male names often end in - us or - ius, while female names end in - a. 18. eod. and "e.g. Often used parenthetically after the monarch's name. ", "viz." (LogOut/ Learn how your comment data is processed. "B.C." A very useful work for all Latin abbreviations is that of CAPELLI, Dizionario delle abbreviature latine ed italiane . The writing is hard to read, the records are not standardized, and, most importantly, it is in Latin. The endings of Latin words can also vary depending on the grammatical usage of the words, with specific endings used to indicate a word used as the subject of the sentence, as a possessive, as the object of a verb, or used with a preposition. Since the Council of Trent (1545-1563), Catholic parish priests have been required to keep record of certainsacraments in bound register books. To convert dates between 1 January and 24 March to modern dating, add one year onto the year given in the parish . Roman. Sometimes Anno Domini was used. Jas = James. CW possibly relates to a man who was widowed and changed his address with the parish in that year. place and date of burial Sometimes extended to comical length with, Often used to prefix the subject of traditional. %PDF-1.5
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Introduction: In this article, Mary Harrell-Sesniak explains some of the old termsmany of them derived from Latinthat genealogists encounter during their family history research. Abbreviations: Ano Dom. Written for the Carnival of Eastern European Genealogy. 1733 is also generally reckoned to mark the end of the use of Latin in Church of England parish registers - but not Roman Catholic The following are some of of the abbreviations which he used: M - Married, D - Died, W - Widowed, R - Moved from the parish, C- Changed his address within the parish, N - New resident, P - Poor man. Fortunately, a growing number of online books and websites address these issues of Latin contractions and abbreviations. Also, in. Wm = William =Willus. Marriage Register - matrica (marriage register), bannorum (register of marriage banns), liber. New York: Robert Appleton Company. The closest Latin words would be faithful (fidem) and mother (mater), but its more likely a cause of death. The translated baptismal record reads, "I, the undersigned, baptized Appoloniam Helaram, born 15 Ap[ril], of Jos[eph] Steinlein . 20+ Church acronyms and abbreviations related to Latin: Latin. counting years . i, ii, iii, iv, v, vi, vii, viii, ix, x = 1 to 10xx, xxx = 20 & 30i or j = primo; on the first, dom.=dominus (-a); lord or sir (lady or dame), fil.pop= filius(-a) populi or filius (a) vulgi; bastard son or daughter of a harlot, in com.=in comitatu; in the county (of)libre = book, ob. I have been told that this rank carried security of tenure of the mission, i.e. <>/Font<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 720 540] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>>
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Information leaflet providing translation from Latin to English pertaining to church registers.