| a.a.a. | Died in the year of his/her age (45yrs died '45) |
| d.s.p. | Died without issue |
| d.s.p.l. | Died without legitimate issue |
| d.s.p.m.s. | Died without surviving male issue |
| d.s.p.s. | Died without surviving issue |
| d.unm. | Died unmarried |
| d.v.p. | Died in the lifetime of his father |
| d .v.m. | Died in the lifetime of his mother |
| et al | And others |
| inst. | During this month |
| in situ | In natural, original or appropriate position |
| liber | Book or volume. |
| nepos | Grandson |
| nunc nun | An oral will, written by a witness |
| ob | He/she died |
| rel. or Relict | Widow or widower |
| res. or residue | Widow or widower |
| sic | Exact copy as written |
| testes | Witness |
| ult | Late |
| ult. | In or during the previous month |
| ux or vs | Wife |
| viz | Namely |