Can Anyone Read This? Basic Paleography for Genealogists




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Summary: Almost daily someone posts an image snippet in a genealogy group or message board asking for some assistance reading a record. They can't tell what the surname is or what occupation their grandfather was engaged in. They can't read the cause of death or the city their immigrant ancestor came from. Join Crista Cowan for a look at some basic tips and tricks for improving your paleography skills so you can read your genealogy record like a pro.