A. administration.
abatatio (Latin) annulment.
abstract A summary of important points in a document.
account books Books containing a record of financial transactions. Those of the court on behalf of an estate are also called fee books.
achievement (Heraldry) The complete coat of arms.
Act Book (Also called a day-book or diary.) An account of the official grants of the probates of Wills and Letters of Administration by the court, together with caveats and guardianships.
Ad. Act. Book Administration Act Book.
Ad.b.n.c. T. Admon de bonis non administratis cum Testamentum (Administration of goods unadministered with will annexed).
adcon. administration.
adm. administrator, administration.
admin. administrator, administration.
admon. administration; letters of administration.
Admon. Act Book Administration Act Book.
administration A court action used to settle the estate of a person who died without leaving a will, or a person who left a will disallowed by the court, or where the executor appointed by the deceased refuses to act in that capacity.
administrator A person appointed to manage or divide the estate of a deceased person.
administratrix A female administrator.
affidavit A statement made under oath, usually in writing.
AFN Ancestral File Number (see Ancestral File).
agistare (Latin) To assess pasture rights.
Ag. Lab. Agricultural Labourer.
agnate Related on the father's side.
AGRA Association of Genealogists & Record Agents.
amita (Latin) Paternal aunt.
ancestor A person from whom you descend; grandparents, great grandparents etc.; Forefather; forebear (often used in the plural).
Ancestral File A system developed by the Family History Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS Church), it links individuals to ancestors in pedigree, family group, and descendant formats. The file contains genealogical information about millions of people from all around the world.ancestry All of your ancestors as far back as they can be traced.
anon. anonymous.
annus (Latin) year.
appr. appraisal; appraisement. (see below for definition)
appraisal An estimation of value of property made by disinterested persons with suitable qualifications.
archives The place where records of a governmentor other organization are stored. Also used to reder to the documents themselves.
aristocracy Landed and titled families and their relatives, usually wealthy and powerful.
armigerous (Heraldry) having the right to bear arms.
assignation Transfer of the assignment of a person to administer an estate.
assignment Grant of property or a legal right, benefit, or privilege to another person.
attest To certify by oath, signature or affirmation.
avanculus (Latin) Maternal uncle.
avesagium (Latin) Payment for pasture.
A.W.C. Admon with will and codicil annexed. (see Admon)