Hi I have a pedigree in my possession of Durham and am having trouble understanding 2 things they are.
A.M fellow of C.C.C. Oxon
this one i have no idea apart from something to do with church maybe
i have also come across just A.M by itself
sonne and heire, aet.9, 1615-
I think aet means "at the time" but what does it refer too? does he become heir at age 9 or did he die at age 9
any ideas or solutions would be really great
Thanks
need some help with some abbreviations from the 1600's
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Re: need some help with some abbreviations from the 1600's
Hi there,
aet is age. Could CCC be Christ Church College? AM could be Master of Arts, not sure about that one, but I'm sure someone will be along soon to help!
Margaret
aet is age. Could CCC be Christ Church College? AM could be Master of Arts, not sure about that one, but I'm sure someone will be along soon to help!
Margaret
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Re: need some help with some abbreviations from the 1600's
I agree with Margaret on both the CCC and the AM (short for Artium Magister) and aet.
"Abbreviation of "aetatis"; even more abbreviated (and more common): "aet." - e.g.: "aetat 36" = "36 years old"/ "aet. 34" = "34 years old""
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_La ... ases_(full)
but like you say, not clear if it means he became heir at 9 or died aged 9.
Perhaps the former since it gives a year range with no end? 1615 -
Or do you think that is the year he was aged 9? Do you have the year of the document?
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"Abbreviation of "aetatis"; even more abbreviated (and more common): "aet." - e.g.: "aetat 36" = "36 years old"/ "aet. 34" = "34 years old""
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_La ... ases_(full)
but like you say, not clear if it means he became heir at 9 or died aged 9.
Perhaps the former since it gives a year range with no end? 1615 -
Or do you think that is the year he was aged 9? Do you have the year of the document?
PS Welcome to the forum
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