Genealogy Glossary : B
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L
M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
b. (abbr)
: born.
B (abbr)
: black, indicating race.
banns
: public announcement made in church.
bapt. (abbr)
: baptized.
base-born or bastard : an illegitimate child.
biographies
: a book about an individual's life.
birth records
: a record of an individual's birth.
bef. (abbr)
: before.
bequeath
: to leave property in a will.
bet. (abbr)
: between
bibliography
: list of writings relating to a specific subject or referred to in a book.
bond
: written, binding agreement.
bounty land
: land promised as an inducement for enlistment or payment for military
services.
bp. or bpt. (abbr)
: baptized.
bro. (abbr)
: brother.
bu. or bur. (abbr)
: buried.
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L
M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
|
