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Offline Malcolm Bull

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Unrecognised abreviation
« on: Wednesday 28 August 24 18:12 BST (UK) »
I am transcribing an epitaph from a gravestone in Halifax, Yorkshire.

Edward Greenwood L.D.S.I.,
son of the above,
born April 10th 1842;
died March 13th 1888.

Does anyone recognise the abbreviation L.D.S.I. ?
Surname interests:

Huntingdon: Bull / Shelford
Rotherham: Andrews / Steel
Easingwold: Snowball / Potter

Offline Christine53

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Re: Unrecognised abreviation
« Reply #1 on: Wednesday 28 August 24 18:28 BST (UK) »
In the Probate Calendar Edward Greenwood of Halifax who died 13 Mar 1888 is described as a Dentist. I can only find LDS - License in Dental Surgery - without the I.
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Re: Unrecognised abreviation
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 28 August 24 18:30 BST (UK) »
There is this man - a possibility

1881 4400 /119/5

Edward Greenwood head 38 yrs Dentist in Practice MCLE? B Southowram
Elizabeth Greenwood sister 41 yrs housekeeper

I think there was a qualification - Licence in Dentistry
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Re: Unrecognised abreviation
« Reply #3 on: Wednesday 28 August 24 18:32 BST (UK) »
I agree with both Chrstine53 and heywood - Dentist
Transcriptions and NBI are merely finding aids.  They are NOT a substitute for original record entries.
Remember - "They'll be found when they want to be found" !!!
If you don't ask the question, you won't get an answer.
He/she who never made a mistake, never made anything.
Archbell - anywhere, any date
Kendall - WRY
Milner - WRY
Appleyard - WRY

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Re: Unrecognised abreviation
« Reply #4 on: Wednesday 28 August 24 18:36 BST (UK) »
Quote from: Christine53 on Wednesday 28 August 24 18:28 BST (UK)
I can only find LDS - License in Dental Surgery - without the I.

The "I" signifies the Irish College of Surgeons.

Offline Malcolm Bull

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Re: Unrecognised abbreviation *COMPLETED*
« Reply #5 on: Sunday 01 September 24 09:23 BST (UK) »
Thanks to everyone who responded.  Dentistry looks most likely.

Regards

Malcolm Bull
Surname interests:

Huntingdon: Bull / Shelford
Rotherham: Andrews / Steel
Easingwold: Snowball / Potter
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