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Post by Jenny on Feb 23, 2023 18:20:20 GMT -6
Apparently even if a soldier was called John he is listed as "Jno." on the monument. Stands for Jonathan, I assume. Is it a recent thing that not all Johns are Jonathans, or did the Army make a blanket decision. Why not just "J" for either?
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Post by Kentishman on Feb 23, 2023 18:25:50 GMT -6
“Jno.” was a well established way of writing “John” - not “Jonathan” - in the 19th century and, indeed, much earlier. However, the form of the name 'John' on the battlefield monument is inconsistent, e.g., John S. Hiley (real name John Stuart Stuart Forbes), Company E, is shown as "J.S. HILEY" not Jno. S. Hiley. But "JNO. KING," Company C; "JNO. DARRIS," Company E, and “JNO. KELLY," Company F, whereas "John J. Callahan," Company K, is shown as "J.J. CALLAHAN," most likely due to lack of space.
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Post by Jenny on Feb 25, 2023 17:10:35 GMT -6
Interesting. I didn't know that about the abbreviation Jno. Doesn't that look like an abbreviation for Jonathan? Sort of like Jas. for James? I have these questions floating around in my head and have to get them down. I was telling someone the other day that researching this topic seems like it would be fairly straightforward. It's anything but! Thanks K - your research is superb.
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