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From: Vickie Elam White <>
Subject: Names question
Date: Fri, 9 Jul 1999 18:50:00 -0400


I have been reading some English christening records, dated
in the mid 1500s to early 1600s, which contain a
name that has me stumped. The names are written
in Latin, which is no surprise. So "John" is written
as "Johannes." However, I have seen several entries
for a male named "Johes" or "Johis." Is this "Joseph"
or some other name?

Also, is "Jacobus" Latin for "James"?

Thanks.

Vickie Elam White

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