Hi everyone The abbreviation "Ped" was found in Sunderland Parish Church records Sunderland Durham 1719 to 1804. It is a copy of the register on fiche at the local LDS church. It appears to be a capital "P" followed by little "ed". The abbreviation also appears in Monkwearmouth St Peters records. The local convener does not know what it is either. The following is an example Nov 7 1719 William S Thos Eliz Dixon Ped Some records appear to have placenames where Ped occurs for others Thank you Wendy No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.32/1131 - Release Date: 11/14/2007 4:54 PM