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valid
That which is legal and binding.
vestry
Administrative group within a parish. The ruling body of a church.
veteran volunteer
During the U.S. Civil War most soldiers were volunteers. Most
regiments, then, included the word "Volunteers" in their
name (i.e., Ninth New Jersey Volunteers). After the first months
of the war, when most could see it was not going to be a short
war, men were enlisted for three (3) years. When they reenlisted
after their three years were complete, the regiment was able to
add the word "Veteran" to the regiment's title (i.e.,
Ninth New Jersey Veteran Volunteers). This was an honor and let
everyone know these were seasoned troops.
virgo
A term used to identify an unmarried woman in English and some
European marriage records.
visitation
A visit for the purpose of making an official inspection or
examination. This term was used to describe the collection of
census information.
vital records
Records documenting birth, marriage, and death of a person.
