Glossary of Genealogy Terms beginning with R :



Compiled by Daniel H. Burrows
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RECTOR - A clergyman; the ruler or governor of a country



RELICT - Widow; surviving spouse when one has died, husband or wife



REPUBLIC - Government in which supreme authority lies with the people or their elected representatives



REVOLUTIONARY WAR - U.S. war for independence from Great Britain 1775-1783



ROD - See measurements



ROOD - See measurements





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