Obituaries have long been a way to mark the passing of a life, offering facts and reflections. From the single-line notices of the 1800s to
Navigating the 17th Century: Ship Manifests as Genealogical Treasures
For genealogists, 17th-century ship records are windows into the early age of transatlantic migration. Whether documenting Puritan voyages to New England, indentured servants bound for
Newspaper Obituaries in the 19th Century
For genealogists, few sources capture the personal side of history like obituaries. By the 19th century, as newspapers flourished across Europe and North America, obituaries
Reading the 19th Century: Handwriting in Genealogical Records
By the 19th century, handwriting underwent another shift. The 1800s introduced styles that were more practical, uniform, and widely taught. For genealogists, this means documents
Reading the 18th Century: A Guide to Handwriting in Genealogical Records
By the 18th century, handwriting began to take on a style that is more recognizable to modern readers. Compared to the angular secretary hand of
Understanding 17th-Century Handwriting for Genealogy
When diving into records from the 1600s, researchers often encounter an unexpected hurdle: handwriting. The 17th century was a transitional era in writing styles, when
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