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Abbreviations and Acronyms Found in Genealogy: Q-R

As you consult this online appendix, keep in mind that the use of periods and capitalization may not be consistent in all sources. The abbreviations and acronyms are provided as a guideline only, not as a definitive reference. Also note that there are many abbreviations that can mean more than one thing; to avoid confusion or misinterpretation, it’s a good idea avoid using these in your citations.

Abbreviations & Acronyms Index:

Genealogy Terms: [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] [H] [I] [J-K-L] [M] [N] [O-P] [Q-R] [S] [T] [U-V-W-X-Y-Z] [Countries] 
[Irish Counties, by Chapman's Codes] [Census & Soundex]
[Miscellaneous Geography Terms] [Computer Terms]

Abbreviations & Acronyms: Q

q. -- quarto (oversize book)
q.v. -- quod vide (which see; refer also to)
q.q.v. -- quae vide (which see, plural)
q.y. or qry. -- query

Abbreviations & Acronyms: R

r. -- rector; rex; rejected; river; road
R. -- range; rabbi; river; road
R & W -- reads and writes
rat. -- rated
R.C. -- Roman Catholic
rcdr. -- recorder
rcpt. -- receipt
RD -- release of dower rights
re. -- regarding
rec. -- record
reg. -- register
Reg. Gen. -- Registrar General
Regt. -- regiment
rel. -- relative
reld. -- relieved
relecta -- widow
relectus -- widower
rel-i-l -- relative-in-law
rem. -- removed (moved, as in left the area)
ren. -- renunciation
rep. -- report; representative; reprint; reprinted
repl. -- replaced; replacement
repud. -- repudiated
res. -- research; residence; resides; resided
respectiv. -- respectively
ret. -- retired
rev. -- revised
Rev. -- reverend; revolutionary
Rev. War -- Revolutionary War
RG -- Registered Genealogist
rgstr. -- registrar
RIP -- requiescat in pace (rest in peace)
rinq. -- relinquished
RLIN -- Research Libraries Network
Rom. -- Roman
rpt. -- reprint; report
RR -- railroad
RSL -- Roots surname List

Abbreviations & Acronyms Index:

Genealogy Terms: [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] [H] [I] [J-K-L] [M] [N] [O-P] [Q-R] [S] [T] [U-V-W-X-Y-Z] [Countries] 
[Irish Counties, by Chapman's Codes] [Census & Soundex]
[Miscellaneous Geography Terms] [Computer Terms]