[Genealib] An aside RE: Census Definition

[Beverley Sadoski]

  According to the third edition of "A to Zax: a comprehensive dictionary for genealogists and historians" by Barbara Jean Evans, the definition of
  CONSORT is: 
          "Jane, consort of William.  "Consort means companion, therefore this phrase means that William was living when Jane died.  If William had died before
          Jane, the tombstone would have read: "Jane, relict (or widow) of William."

  According to "What did they mean by that? A dictionary of historical and genealogical terms old and new," by Paul Drake, J.D. 
          "A non-specific term designating a husband or wife when the other spouse is still living, e.g., "The consort of Queen Elizabeth II is Prince Philip."

  Bev S
  Anchorage
      

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  From: Comanche Public Library 
  To: Librarians Serving Genealogists 
  Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 8:12 AM
  Subject: [Genealib] An aside RE: Census Definition


  An interesting example of this circumstance appears at Comanche, Texas in a gravestone inscription rather than as an example in the Census.  The marker of "J. M. Holmsley, consort of Araminta Holmsley, d. 28 April 1881, age 42 years, 11 months, 24 days" appears on a handsome contemporary granite shaft. On the side of this marker is "Araminta Holmsley, August 9, 1847, March 2, 1933".  There were  several children in the family that Mrs. Holmsley reared alone.  



  Margaret Waring

  Director

  Comanche Public Library

  Comanche, Texas



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