Hi Alexsandra, par.= parrain =godfather mar.=marraine = godmother So your guest was right on. Pierre Godin Lachine, Quebec. -----Original Message----- From: alexsandra k. stewart <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Saturday, June 16, 2001 2:29 PM Subject: [CAN-ONT-CARLETON] records and translations >thanks to those of you who had suggestions re the Ontario records. >will follow up. And regarding translations does anyone know the >translation for abbreviations par. and mar. on French Canadian >baptismal records? I am sure it must mean god father and god mother >-- but am curious as to exact translation. > >Also in French marriage records when there is a small x in front of a >name of one of the parents of the bride or groom -- does that mean >that person is deceased eg. xThomas Delaney? > >Also what does a small f mean in front of a mother's name on >baptismal records eg. f. Mandina Waykey? > >Hope someone can help. thanks in advance. >Alexsandra >-- >Alexsandra K. Stewart > >Pancultural Associates, Inc. >Appreciative Inquiry and Management Consulting >1628 Oak Street NW >Washington DC 20010 USA > >tel: 202-667-6855 >fax: 202-667-4727 >internet: www.pancultural.com >e-mail: [email protected] > > >==== CAN-ONT-CARLETON Mailing List ==== >Remember, never, never, never open any file attachments without first making sure it is virus-free. > >============================== >Create a FREE family website at MyFamily.com! >http://www.myfamily.com/banner.asp?ID=RWLIST2 > >