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Is anyone any good at deciphering writing on Certs

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Bobtanian

Bobtanian Report 3 Mar 2004 23:46

http://www.paul_smith.doctors.org.uk/ArchaicMedicalTerms.htm This site is excellent for finding out those difficult medical items he even does email enquiries, Bob

www.Siouxhealer

www.Siouxhealer Report 3 Mar 2004 22:39

In case anyone was wondering it's another description for consumption .... which of couse was T.B. Sioux

CelticShiv

CelticShiv Report 3 Mar 2004 20:44

Thanks everyone for your offers, but some kind soul managed to decipher it for me last night. the cause of death incase you was all wondering was Phthisis

Pat Kendrick

Pat Kendrick Report 3 Mar 2004 17:44

Siobhan I'll have a go for you if all else fails. I am used to reading doctors writing. Pat

Maz (the Royal One) in the East End 9256

Maz (the Royal One) in the East End 9256 Report 3 Mar 2004 11:53

Another volunteer - if you send it, please make the subject something nice and clear cos I am deleting viruses like crazy at the moment and don't want to delete yours! Maz. XX

Janet

Janet Report 3 Mar 2004 11:23

You might like to try this website, which has some examples that could help. http://amberskyline(.)com/treasuremaps/oldhand(.)html Remove brackets first though! Janet

Aileen

Aileen Report 3 Mar 2004 10:14

I'll be happy to try Siobhan Aileenx

Dawn

Dawn Report 3 Mar 2004 09:32

I'll have a go if you so wish. Regards Sarah.X

Trish

Trish Report 3 Mar 2004 09:14

I'd be happy to try and help too.

Tc

Tc Report 3 Mar 2004 00:33

Hello Siobhan I'll give it a go if you like to send me image Rod

CelticShiv

CelticShiv Report 2 Mar 2004 23:15

I have a death cert, which I cannot work out what the death was, so was wondering if you are any good, can I send it on to you, to see if you can work it out.