In my 1861 handwritten scan I have a first name abbreviated 'Thos.' Do I type that or Thomas? thanks

You type Thos. The definitive information is at: http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/beginhelp.shtml scroll down to "Keep things simple". First paragraph quotes" "Volunteers are asked to copy exactly what is on the original page. This is most important, transcribers must not try and correct the original indexes as this may inadvertently cause new errors. There is a page giving a few transcribing guidelines which can be accessed by clicking here." Or check out http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/vol_faq.html#6b ? Allan Raymond ----- Original Message ----- From: "bronny.slowe" <bronny.slowe@ntlworld.com> To: <FreeBMD-Admins-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: 24 March 2005 18:03 Subject: Abbreviated names In my 1861 handwritten scan I have a first name abbreviated 'Thos.' Do I type that or Thomas? thanks