Here is a short list of spelling variations and abbrevations for given names.
- Benjamin–Benj
- James–Jas.
- Lawrence–Lawr.
- Robert–Rbt
- Samuel–Saml., Sam’l
- Edward–Edw.
- Thomas–Thos.
- William–Wm
- Charles–Chas.
- John–Jno.
- Daniel–Danl., Dan’l
- George–Geo.
- Joseph–Jos.
- Richard–Richd.
Please let me know if you have others that can be added to the list.
