This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: GordonPertJohnson Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ans.general/5895.1.1.1.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It is also often written as Eodem die. My Latin is very basic, so I don't know why! And as you say, deacons were primarily deacons of a local trade guild (or incorporation); then there was the council post - the Dean of Guild. Gordon. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.