Kip Sperry Original records and printed sources used in genealogical and historical research are replete with abbreviations, acronyms, initials, and alphabetic symbols. Researchers often need to refer to reference books or Internet sites for assistance in interpreting these items.
Newspapers are an important genealogical and historical source.
Many times abbreviations are found in newspaper articles, as well as birth, marriage, and death notices. Married On Thursday the 30th ult. Mr. George Tyler, to Miss Elizabeth Ann Brown, both of this county. Died In Jessamine County on the 2d inst. Mr. John M. Young.