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Debi Coone

Debi Coone Report 30 Aug 2004 16:01

I know the bog standard ones B.A, B.Sc, M.A, Phd and so on but have a few Ancestors who have the above PLUS D.L & J.P WHAT DO THESE MEAN? Thanks for your help.

Unknown

Unknown Report 30 Aug 2004 16:05

DL is a doctor of divinity [a qualification in religious studies] JP is Justice of the Peace nell

Debi Coone

Debi Coone Report 30 Aug 2004 16:20

Thank you Lorr and Nell I kinda hoped JP was Justice of Peace but had no idea what D.L was . I can rest now in the knowledge that my ancestors were indeed far brainy than I lololol!! Much happiness Debi

Essex Baz

Essex Baz Report 30 Aug 2004 18:19

Debs, D.L.,, Could in be Doctorate at Law. ? This would follow on from the JP