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Transcription Help Please !

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Alison

Alison Report 12 Feb 2007 20:13

Hello, I was hoping there may be some kind souls out there who might be interested in helping me transcribe a Will for me please. The will is dated 1767 and I'm finding the writing very difficult to read. I thought maybe some fresh eyes might be able to fill in the gaps that I can not read? Help would be gratefully received. The file is a pdf file, so can be easily forwarded. Here's hoping ! Thank you, Alison

Jennifer

Jennifer Report 12 Feb 2007 20:31

Go to this page on TNA, it gives a seledion of types of script, choose the one similar to your Will and click on it, you will find lots of helpful tips. http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/palaeography/tutorial/default.htm Jennifer

Mandy in Wiltshire

Mandy in Wiltshire Report 13 Feb 2007 20:29

Hi Alison I love this sort of thing, but can't promise that I'm any good! I'll send you a PM with my email address. Mandy :)

Alison

Alison Report 13 Feb 2007 20:34

Thanks Jennifer, that was a help, but I am still having trouble transcribing. I was hoping a fresh pair of eyes might be able to take a look.