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
I've seen it used for John. Mari List Admin At 08:53 PM 2/13/2006,Bonnie Eckert 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