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From: C & C Helck <>
Subject: Re: 1890 Book
Date: Mon, 03 Aug 1998 19:58:41 -0400


There is also a "c" before some entries, and I have wondered what that
was. Anyone know?

Catharine

LYNN JEFFERIES wrote:

> Barb,
>
> h = home address.
>
> You might also see the letter "r", which indicates a renter. The only
> problem with the "r" is that they did not use it consistently - and
> more people rented than owned homes. So just because it is not there
> doesn't mean the family owned the house.
>
> Lynn

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