what name is shortened to 'Jno'?
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David Rowell
what name is shortened to 'Jno'?
I keep running in to 'Jno' as a given name in old census images.
Sometimes the enumerator has gone to great pains to write the 'o' in a
superscript position.
Sometimes the enumerator has gone to great pains to write the 'o' in a
superscript position.
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Gordon
Re: what name is shortened to 'Jno'?
On Fri, 11 Aug 2006 22:22:04 GMT, David Rowell
<djrpublic@cfl.rr.com> wrote:
have understood this, but I've run into it many times.
Gordon
<djrpublic@cfl.rr.com> wrote:
I keep running in to 'Jno' as a given name in old census images.
Sometimes the enumerator has gone to great pains to write the 'o' in a
superscript position.
Jno. is an old fashioned short form of the name John. I never
have understood this, but I've run into it many times.
Gordon
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KMP
Re: what name is shortened to 'Jno'?
Gordon wrote:
On Fri, 11 Aug 2006 22:22:04 GMT, David Rowell
djrpublic@cfl.rr.com> wrote:
I keep running in to 'Jno' as a given name in old census images.
Sometimes the enumerator has gone to great pains to write the 'o' in a
superscript position.
Jno. is an old fashioned short form of the name John. I never
have understood this, but I've run into it many times.
Gordon
Could be Jonathan.
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John Burns
Re: what name is shortened to 'Jno'?
It is always John
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Gordon wrote:
On Fri, 11 Aug 2006 22:22:04 GMT, David Rowell
djrpublic@cfl.rr.com> wrote:
I keep running in to 'Jno' as a given name in old census images.
Sometimes the enumerator has gone to great pains to write the 'o' in a
superscript position.
Jno. is an old fashioned short form of the name John. I never
have understood this, but I've run into it many times.
Gordon
Could be Jonathan.
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Ben Achee
Re: what name is shortened to 'Jno'?
It is an abbreviation for "John".
Ben
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Ben
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I keep running in to 'Jno' as a given name in old census images. Sometimes
the enumerator has gone to great pains to write the 'o' in a superscript
position.
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Graeme Wall
Re: what name is shortened to 'Jno'?
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KMP <kathybear@comcast.net> wrote:
No, it is always John, a short form of the latin version of the name.
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KMP <kathybear@comcast.net> wrote:
Gordon wrote:
On Fri, 11 Aug 2006 22:22:04 GMT, David Rowell
djrpublic@cfl.rr.com> wrote:
I keep running in to 'Jno' as a given name in old census images.
Sometimes the enumerator has gone to great pains to write the 'o' in a
superscript position.
Jno. is an old fashioned short form of the name John. I never
have understood this, but I've run into it many times.
Gordon
Could be Jonathan.
No, it is always John, a short form of the latin version of the name.
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David Rowell
Re: what name is shortened to 'Jno'?
A big helping of Thank You to all who responded.
David Rowell wrote:
David Rowell wrote:
I keep running in to 'Jno' as a given name in old census images.
Sometimes the enumerator has gone to great pains to write the 'o' in a
superscript position.
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Steve Hayes
Re: what name is shortened to 'Jno'?
John.
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Jane Benn
Re: what name is shortened to 'Jno'?
Graeme Wall wrote:
I beg to differ. It was used for my gg grandfather in at least one census,
and a newspaper obituary, and his name, (according to both the family bible,
and the church baptismal record) was Jonathon. So now I look for both John
and Jonathon whenever I see that abbreviation.
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KMP <kathybear@comcast.net> wrote:
Gordon wrote:
On Fri, 11 Aug 2006 22:22:04 GMT, David Rowell
djrpublic@cfl.rr.com> wrote:
I keep running in to 'Jno' as a given name in old census images.
Sometimes the enumerator has gone to great pains to write the 'o'
in a superscript position.
Jno. is an old fashioned short form of the name John. I never
have understood this, but I've run into it many times.
Gordon
Could be Jonathan.
No, it is always John, a short form of the latin version of the name.
I beg to differ. It was used for my gg grandfather in at least one census,
and a newspaper obituary, and his name, (according to both the family bible,
and the church baptismal record) was Jonathon. So now I look for both John
and Jonathon whenever I see that abbreviation.
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Jane
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mickg
Re: what name is shortened to 'Jno'?
Jane Benn wrote:
Well let's assume GG Grandfather was commonly referred to by friends and
family as John despite his formal name.
Let's equally assume that when the census ennumerator arrived to as who
was present in the house overnight on the Nth. of census month.
Also the person who did give the ennumerator the list simply used the
name John instead of expanding it and the ennumerator wrote that down
without question.
Now a transcriber gets this as the one hundred and twenty twelfth paper
he's transcribing and he decides to use the oft used abbreviation of Jno
instead of writing one extra letter.
Possible?
MickG
Graeme Wall wrote:
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KMP <kathybear@comcast.net> wrote:
Gordon wrote:
On Fri, 11 Aug 2006 22:22:04 GMT, David Rowell
djrpublic@cfl.rr.com> wrote:
I keep running in to 'Jno' as a given name in old census images.
Sometimes the enumerator has gone to great pains to write the 'o'
in a superscript position.
Jno. is an old fashioned short form of the name John. I never
have understood this, but I've run into it many times.
Gordon
Could be Jonathan.
No, it is always John, a short form of the latin version of the name.
I beg to differ. It was used for my gg grandfather in at least one census,
and a newspaper obituary, and his name, (according to both the family bible,
and the church baptismal record) was Jonathon. So now I look for both John
and Jonathon whenever I see that abbreviation.
Well let's assume GG Grandfather was commonly referred to by friends and
family as John despite his formal name.
Let's equally assume that when the census ennumerator arrived to as who
was present in the house overnight on the Nth. of census month.
Also the person who did give the ennumerator the list simply used the
name John instead of expanding it and the ennumerator wrote that down
without question.
Now a transcriber gets this as the one hundred and twenty twelfth paper
he's transcribing and he decides to use the oft used abbreviation of Jno
instead of writing one extra letter.
Possible?
MickG
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Fred L Adams
Re: what name is shortened to 'Jno'?
It's also possible that you are wrong, include Johann
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Jane Benn wrote:
Graeme Wall wrote:
In message <seednWxtqZOSjUDZnZ2dnUVZ_rOdnZ2d@comcast.com
KMP <kathybear@comcast.net> wrote:
Gordon wrote:
On Fri, 11 Aug 2006 22:22:04 GMT, David Rowell
djrpublic@cfl.rr.com> wrote:
I keep running in to 'Jno' as a given name in old census images.
Sometimes the enumerator has gone to great pains to write the 'o'
in a superscript position.
Jno. is an old fashioned short form of the name John. I never
have understood this, but I've run into it many times.
Gordon
Could be Jonathan.
No, it is always John, a short form of the latin version of the name.
I beg to differ. It was used for my gg grandfather in at least one
census, and a newspaper obituary, and his name, (according to both the
family bible, and the church baptismal record) was Jonathon. So now I
look for both John and Jonathon whenever I see that abbreviation.
Well let's assume GG Grandfather was commonly referred to by friends and
family as John despite his formal name.
Let's equally assume that when the census ennumerator arrived to as who
was present in the house overnight on the Nth. of census month.
Also the person who did give the ennumerator the list simply used the name
John instead of expanding it and the ennumerator wrote that down without
question.
Now a transcriber gets this as the one hundred and twenty twelfth paper
he's transcribing and he decides to use the oft used abbreviation of Jno
instead of writing one extra letter.
Possible?
MickG
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Christopher Jahn
Re: what name is shortened to 'Jno'?
"Fred L Adams" <fladams@tminet.com> wrote in
news:aJOdnQztEf60pHbZnZ2dnUVZ_tydnZ2d@sti.net:
They are not wrong:
http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~oel/givennames2.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ab ... _for_names
"jno." is absolutely a contraction used on the US Census
exclusively for "john", just as "wm" is "william" and "jos." is
"joseph."
"John" is, however, the anglicized version of "Johann."
AS for the "Jonathon" theory; figure that most "jonathons" go by
"jon", and that the enumeratory probably talked to a neighbor.
"What, across the street? That's old John Dickinson and his
family."
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It's also possible that you are wrong, include Johann
They are not wrong:
http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~oel/givennames2.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ab ... _for_names
"jno." is absolutely a contraction used on the US Census
exclusively for "john", just as "wm" is "william" and "jos." is
"joseph."
"John" is, however, the anglicized version of "Johann."
AS for the "Jonathon" theory; figure that most "jonathons" go by
"jon", and that the enumeratory probably talked to a neighbor.
"What, across the street? That's old John Dickinson and his
family."
--
}:-) Christopher Jahn
{:-( http://home.comcast.net/~xjahn/Main.html
If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you.
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Celia Mitschelen
Re: what name is shortened to 'Jno'?
"Fred L Adams" <fladams@tminet.com> wrote in message
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I don't think so, it is not a German abbreviation.
Celia
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It's also possible that you are wrong, include Johann
I don't think so, it is not a German abbreviation.
Celia
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Jane Benn
Re: what name is shortened to 'Jno'?
mickg wrote:
I suppose that is possible, although it doesn't explain the newspaper
obituary. But the point is that Jno is not ALWAYS used for John. Whether it
is used in error for Jonathon, or because it was a legitimate short form for
it is immaterial. You should check for both names until you can establish
the correct name.
--
Jane
Jane Benn wrote:
Graeme Wall wrote:
In message <seednWxtqZOSjUDZnZ2dnUVZ_rOdnZ2d@comcast.com
KMP <kathybear@comcast.net> wrote:
Gordon wrote:
On Fri, 11 Aug 2006 22:22:04 GMT, David Rowell
djrpublic@cfl.rr.com> wrote:
I keep running in to 'Jno' as a given name in old census images.
Sometimes the enumerator has gone to great pains to write the 'o'
in a superscript position.
Jno. is an old fashioned short form of the name John. I never
have understood this, but I've run into it many times.
Gordon
Could be Jonathan.
No, it is always John, a short form of the latin version of the
name.
I beg to differ. It was used for my gg grandfather in at least one
census, and a newspaper obituary, and his name, (according to both
the family bible, and the church baptismal record) was Jonathon. So
now I look for both John and Jonathon whenever I see that
abbreviation.
Well let's assume GG Grandfather was commonly referred to by friends
and family as John despite his formal name.
Let's equally assume that when the census ennumerator arrived to as
who was present in the house overnight on the Nth. of census month.
Also the person who did give the ennumerator the list simply used the
name John instead of expanding it and the ennumerator wrote that down
without question.
Now a transcriber gets this as the one hundred and twenty twelfth
paper he's transcribing and he decides to use the oft used
abbreviation of Jno instead of writing one extra letter.
Possible?
MickG
I suppose that is possible, although it doesn't explain the newspaper
obituary. But the point is that Jno is not ALWAYS used for John. Whether it
is used in error for Jonathon, or because it was a legitimate short form for
it is immaterial. You should check for both names until you can establish
the correct name.
--
Jane
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Steve Hayes
Re: what name is shortened to 'Jno'?
On Tue, 22 Aug 2006 10:04:40 -0700, "Fred L Adams" <fladams@tminet.com> wrote:
Who is "you"?
Who is wrong? Mickg, Graeme, Jane or Gordon?
What are they wrong about?
Another example of the confusion caused by top-posting!
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It's also possible that you are wrong, include Johann
Who is "you"?
Who is wrong? Mickg, Graeme, Jane or Gordon?
What are they wrong about?
Another example of the confusion caused by top-posting!
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Jane Benn wrote:
Graeme Wall wrote:
In message <seednWxtqZOSjUDZnZ2dnUVZ_rOdnZ2d@comcast.com
KMP <kathybear@comcast.net> wrote:
Gordon wrote:
On Fri, 11 Aug 2006 22:22:04 GMT, David Rowell
djrpublic@cfl.rr.com> wrote:
I keep running in to 'Jno' as a given name in old census images.
Sometimes the enumerator has gone to great pains to write the 'o'
in a superscript position.
Jno. is an old fashioned short form of the name John. I never
have understood this, but I've run into it many times.
Gordon
Could be Jonathan.
No, it is always John, a short form of the latin version of the name.
I beg to differ. It was used for my gg grandfather in at least one
census, and a newspaper obituary, and his name, (according to both the
family bible, and the church baptismal record) was Jonathon. So now I
look for both John and Jonathon whenever I see that abbreviation.
Well let's assume GG Grandfather was commonly referred to by friends and
family as John despite his formal name.
Let's equally assume that when the census ennumerator arrived to as who
was present in the house overnight on the Nth. of census month.
Also the person who did give the ennumerator the list simply used the name
John instead of expanding it and the ennumerator wrote that down without
question.
Now a transcriber gets this as the one hundred and twenty twelfth paper
he's transcribing and he decides to use the oft used abbreviation of Jno
instead of writing one extra letter.
Possible?
MickG
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E-mail: hayesmstw@hotmail.com (see web page if it doesn't work)
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Steve Hayes
Re: what name is shortened to 'Jno'?
On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 05:42:40 -0400, "Jane Benn" <nospamplease99@rogers.com>
wrote:
It is normally/usually used for John/Johannes.
If it is used for Jonathon, is it also used for the more common Jonathan?
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wrote:
I suppose that is possible, although it doesn't explain the newspaper
obituary. But the point is that Jno is not ALWAYS used for John. Whether it
is used in error for Jonathon, or because it was a legitimate short form for
it is immaterial. You should check for both names until you can establish
the correct name.
It is normally/usually used for John/Johannes.
If it is used for Jonathon, is it also used for the more common Jonathan?
--
Steve Hayes
E-mail: hayesmstw@hotmail.com (see web page if it doesn't work)
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Sharon
Re: what name is shortened to 'Jno'?
Try improper snipping which even YOU failed to do.
Sharon
----- Original Message ----
From: Steve Hayes <hayesmstw@hotmail.com>
To: ALT-GENEALOGY-L@rootsweb.com
Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 11:15:21 AM
Subject: Re: what name is shortened to 'Jno'?
Another example of the confusion caused by top-posting!
Sharon
----- Original Message ----
From: Steve Hayes <hayesmstw@hotmail.com>
To: ALT-GENEALOGY-L@rootsweb.com
Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 11:15:21 AM
Subject: Re: what name is shortened to 'Jno'?
Another example of the confusion caused by top-posting!
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Dave Hinz
Re: what name is shortened to 'Jno'?
On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 20:20:18 +0000 (UTC), Sharon <sussmol@yahoo.ca> wrote:
At least he doesn't top-post. As you have done, and now I can't quote
his comments in any kind of rational context due to your improper
quoting style.
Are you trying to communicate here? Because the way you're doing it,
isn't working.
Try improper snipping which even YOU failed to do.
At least he doesn't top-post. As you have done, and now I can't quote
his comments in any kind of rational context due to your improper
quoting style.
Are you trying to communicate here? Because the way you're doing it,
isn't working.
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Gordon
Re: what name is shortened to 'Jno'?
On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 20:20:18 +0000 (UTC), sussmol@yahoo.ca
(Sharon) wrote:
snipping, and you are criticizing him for this failure to
improperly snip? I'm still confused???
(Sharon) wrote:
Try improper snipping which even YOU failed to do.
Sharon
Let me see if I have this right...Steve failed to do improper
snipping, and you are criticizing him for this failure to
improperly snip? I'm still confused???
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clifto
Re: what name is shortened to 'Jno'?
Sharon wrote:
Exactly where was he supposed to snip?
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Try improper snipping which even YOU failed to do.
Exactly where was he supposed to snip?
--
More abuse of eminent domain!
http://www.villagelandgrab.com/
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Christopher Jahn
Re: what name is shortened to 'Jno'?
clifto <clifto@gmail.com> wrote in news:sigcs3-opc.ln1
@remote.clifto.com:
Everything not relevant to his reply. If he's only replying to
ONE point in a post that has FIVE points, he should only quote
the one point he's responding to.
It's not rocket science.
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Knowledge is convoluted conviction.
@remote.clifto.com:
Sharon wrote:
Try improper snipping which even YOU failed to do.
Exactly where was he supposed to snip?
Everything not relevant to his reply. If he's only replying to
ONE point in a post that has FIVE points, he should only quote
the one point he's responding to.
It's not rocket science.
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Knowledge is convoluted conviction.
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Steve Hayes
Re: what name is shortened to 'Jno'?
On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 20:55:10 -0500, Christopher Jahn <xjahn@yahoo.com> wrote:
But is it improper?
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clifto <clifto@gmail.com> wrote in news:sigcs3-opc.ln1
@remote.clifto.com:
Sharon wrote:
Try improper snipping which even YOU failed to do.
Exactly where was he supposed to snip?
Everything not relevant to his reply. If he's only replying to
ONE point in a post that has FIVE points, he should only quote
the one point he's responding to.
It's not rocket science.
But is it improper?
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clifto
Re: what name is shortened to 'Jno'?
Christopher Jahn wrote:
Go back and look at the post in question.
<4596f2lhckcbeqf342am0s7lvv9pijrg2q@4ax.com>
He quoted everything because it was all topical to his questions. There
was no logical place to snip if any quoting at all was to be done. Sharon
faulted him for not snipping, probably because she didn't underztand
what was going on around her.
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clifto <clifto@gmail.com> wrote:
Sharon wrote:
Try improper snipping which even YOU failed to do.
Exactly where was he supposed to snip?
Everything not relevant to his reply.
Go back and look at the post in question.
<4596f2lhckcbeqf342am0s7lvv9pijrg2q@4ax.com>
He quoted everything because it was all topical to his questions. There
was no logical place to snip if any quoting at all was to be done. Sharon
faulted him for not snipping, probably because she didn't underztand
what was going on around her.
--
More abuse of eminent domain!
http://www.villagelandgrab.com/
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Christopher Jahn
Re: what name is shortened to 'Jno'?
Steve Hayes <hayesmstw@hotmail.com> wrote in
news:0fc7f21bffkvkvd2bsks3d3oqr69nupd01@4ax.com:
It was excessive and unnecessary, and therefore improper.
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He was so narrow-minded he could see through a keyhole with both
eyes.
news:0fc7f21bffkvkvd2bsks3d3oqr69nupd01@4ax.com:
It's not rocket science.
But is it improper?
It was excessive and unnecessary, and therefore improper.
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He was so narrow-minded he could see through a keyhole with both
eyes.
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Christopher Jahn
Re: what name is shortened to 'Jno'?
clifto <clifto@gmail.com> wrote in
news:m7tcs3-bid.ln1@remote.clifto.com:
Topical, yes, but not necessary to establish the points he's
making. The point is that the point could have been made without
quoting 64 lines of text.
See how it works? We select the specific issue we're addressing,
and snip the rest.
But I agree that the REAL problem is the top-posting. In properly
formatted communication, you have a question, followed by a
response. You quote the material you are responding too, and then
your response.
It gives CONTEXT, and context is absolutely necessary for clear
communications.
Not at all surprising with all the fricking top-posting going on.
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news:m7tcs3-bid.ln1@remote.clifto.com:
Christopher Jahn wrote:
clifto <clifto@gmail.com> wrote:
Sharon wrote:
Try improper snipping which even YOU failed to do.
Exactly where was he supposed to snip?
Everything not relevant to his reply.
Go back and look at the post in question.
4596f2lhckcbeqf342am0s7lvv9pijrg2q@4ax.com
He quoted everything because it was all topical to his
questions.
Topical, yes, but not necessary to establish the points he's
making. The point is that the point could have been made without
quoting 64 lines of text.
See how it works? We select the specific issue we're addressing,
and snip the rest.
But I agree that the REAL problem is the top-posting. In properly
formatted communication, you have a question, followed by a
response. You quote the material you are responding too, and then
your response.
It gives CONTEXT, and context is absolutely necessary for clear
communications.
Sharon faulted him for not snipping, probably because she didn't
underztand what was going on around her.
Not at all surprising with all the fricking top-posting going on.
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A person is just about as big as the things that make them angry.
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Steve Hayes
Re: what name is shortened to 'Jno'?
On Tue, 29 Aug 2006 05:31:52 -0500, Christopher Jahn <xjahn@yahoo.com> wrote:
Actually, I didn't snip at all, so I fail see how my snipping was excessive an
unnecessary, and therefore impropoer, but the other poster said that I should
try improper snipping.
I suggest that the two of you get together and decide what you want.
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Steve Hayes <hayesmstw@hotmail.com> wrote in
news:0fc7f21bffkvkvd2bsks3d3oqr69nupd01@4ax.com:
It's not rocket science.
But is it improper?
It was excessive and unnecessary, and therefore improper.
Actually, I didn't snip at all, so I fail see how my snipping was excessive an
unnecessary, and therefore impropoer, but the other poster said that I should
try improper snipping.
I suggest that the two of you get together and decide what you want.
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Jane Benn
Re: what name is shortened to 'Jno'?
Steve Hayes wrote:
I haven't come across that, but you never know what people might do in using
abbreviations or even spellings.
I had also previously only seen this particular abbreviation used for John,
so that is what I was expecting to find, until I happened across the actual
name. And the ggg grandmother who wrote in the family Bible had beautiful
and clear handwriting, so there is no possibility that I misread the entry.
It really was spelled with the second "o".
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Jane
On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 05:42:40 -0400, "Jane Benn"
nospamplease99@rogers.com> wrote:
I suppose that is possible, although it doesn't explain the newspaper
obituary. But the point is that Jno is not ALWAYS used for John.
Whether it is used in error for Jonathon, or because it was a
legitimate short form for it is immaterial. You should check for
both names until you can establish the correct name.
It is normally/usually used for John/Johannes.
If it is used for Jonathon, is it also used for the more common
Jonathan?
I haven't come across that, but you never know what people might do in using
abbreviations or even spellings.
I had also previously only seen this particular abbreviation used for John,
so that is what I was expecting to find, until I happened across the actual
name. And the ggg grandmother who wrote in the family Bible had beautiful
and clear handwriting, so there is no possibility that I misread the entry.
It really was spelled with the second "o".
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Jane
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singhals
Re: what name is shortened to 'Jno'?
Christopher Jahn wrote:
Thus, if I may say so, ruining the continuity and context for new-comers
as thoroughly as top-posting is said to do.
Cheryl
clifto <clifto@gmail.com> wrote in news:sigcs3-opc.ln1
@remote.clifto.com:
Sharon wrote:
Try improper snipping which even YOU failed to do.
Exactly where was he supposed to snip?
Everything not relevant to his reply. If he's only replying to
ONE point in a post that has FIVE points, he should only quote
the one point he's responding to.
It's not rocket science.
Thus, if I may say so, ruining the continuity and context for new-comers
as thoroughly as top-posting is said to do.
Cheryl
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Christopher Jahn
Re: what name is shortened to 'Jno'?
singhals <singhals@erols.com> wrote in
news:44F48608.6070703@erols.com:
If only ONE point is being addressed, including points that are
NOT being addressed adds NOTHING to the conversation.
Irrelevance never enhances continuity or context.
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}:-) Christopher Jahn
{:-( http://home.comcast.net/~xjahn/Main.html
Anything I do is purely coincidental.
news:44F48608.6070703@erols.com:
Christopher Jahn wrote:
clifto <clifto@gmail.com> wrote in news:sigcs3-opc.ln1
@remote.clifto.com:
Exactly where was he supposed to snip?
Everything not relevant to his reply. If he's only replying
to ONE point in a post that has FIVE points, he should only
quote the one point he's responding to.
Thus, if I may say so, ruining the continuity and context for
new-comers as thoroughly as top-posting is said to do.
If only ONE point is being addressed, including points that are
NOT being addressed adds NOTHING to the conversation.
Irrelevance never enhances continuity or context.
--
}:-) Christopher Jahn
{:-( http://home.comcast.net/~xjahn/Main.html
Anything I do is purely coincidental.
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Steve Hayes
Re: what name is shortened to 'Jno'?
On Tue, 29 Aug 2006 13:56:10 -0400, "Jane Benn" <nospamplease99@rogers.com>
wrote:
I have come across the spelling Jonathon, but very rarely. Most seem to use
the spelling Jonathan. None of them have used the abbreviation Jno.
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Steve Hayes
E-mail: hayesmstw@hotmail.com (see web page if it doesn't work)
Web: http://people.tribe.net/hayesstw
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wrote:
Steve Hayes wrote:
If it is used for Jonathon, is it also used for the more common
Jonathan?
I haven't come across that, but you never know what people might do in using
abbreviations or even spellings.
I have come across the spelling Jonathon, but very rarely. Most seem to use
the spelling Jonathan. None of them have used the abbreviation Jno.
--
Steve Hayes
E-mail: hayesmstw@hotmail.com (see web page if it doesn't work)
Web: http://people.tribe.net/hayesstw
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