bur.

English

Adjective

bur. (not comparable)

1. (genealogy) Abbreviation of buried.
   • 1896, Joseph Lucas, Historical Genealogy of the Family of Bayne of Nidderdale. Showing Also how Bayeux Became Baynes‎^[1], W. Harrison, Pedigree No. 6:

     Christopher Bayne II. of Brighouse, Roman Catholic 1604, of Beverley Pastures, Bur. Aug. 23, 1618.

   • 1979, John Joseph May, Danforth Genealogy, Charles H. Pope, →ISBN, page 3:

     Reynold, bur. 2 March, 1572

Usage notes

• Less common than b. (“born”) and d. (“died”), bur. is used almost exclusively within genealogy.

Synonyms

• bu.

See also

• bapt. (“baptised”)
• m. (“married”)

References

• “Glossary of Genealogical Terms”, in Ancestry.com‎^[2], n.d.