Dear Dr. Dave and Dr. Dee, When do you use Jr. after a name as opposed to the "II" or "III""? Signed, Curious Dear Curious, The designation of Sr. or Jr. to distinguish between father and son with all the exact same names (first, middle, & last), can be replaced by the Roman numerals, I and II, respectively, when the grandson has the exact same names. The grandson will then have a III after his name. The grandfather and father can continue to use Sr. and Jr., respectively, or the numerals. However, using the "II" (not Jr.) often means a man does not have his father's name, but another relative such as his grandfather or uncle. Of course, royalty or other ceremonial title, would always have the I or II, rather than Sr. or Jr. to designate the line. |
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