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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Tips for Reading Old Manuscripts and Handwriting
For genealogists and historians, old manuscripts are often the richest sources of family history, but reading them can feel like learning a new language. Handwriting
South Central Chapter, Association of Professional Genealogists 