It's a weird construction, but it's an abbreviation for Jonathan, or John. Bonnie Eckert <[email protected]> wrote: I have recently read an 1895 newspaper obituary where the first name was listed as "Jno." Is this an abbreviation for a name, and if so, what? Thank you. Bonnie Eckert Oconomowoc, Wisconsin ==== WIGRANT Mailing List ==== There has been reported a highly contagious virus making the rounds. No one will be exempt from it, and as List Admin, I wanted everyone to be aware of it. It seems that there's only one way it can be spread. It comes in the form of a S M I L E!!! :)) *--*--*--*--*--*Keep Smiling!!*--*--*--*--*--* ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx ========================== Mary Thiele Fobian Genealogical & Historical Research Pacific Grove, California