~KnuckleDuster~ Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 So this is way off topic but I would like opinions on what the first name on this signature is. I found a civil war photo for sale and the mans last name matches mine. He may be in my family tree but I don't want to pay for the thing unless I can confirm what the guys first name is. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJSZED Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 short form for lieutenant, Lieut ?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted September 24, 2016 Author Share Posted September 24, 2016 That could be it. Never know the first name I guess. I think your correct though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djwarner Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Not a final answer, but interesting: http://www.moonzstuff.com/articles/oldhandwriting.html My vote is for "Lieut". Name spellings and abbreviations were far less standardized back then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommypress Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 It seems like a Lieut for me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Lieut for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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