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Most records used in English research are in English. They may, however, be difficult to read because of the use of Latin words or different handwriting styles or because of changes in the spelling or meaning of words. | Most records used in English research are in English. They may, however, be difficult to read because of the use of Latin words or different handwriting styles or because of changes in the spelling or meaning of words. | ||
== Palaeography<br | == Palaeography<br> == | ||
Handwriting styles have changed over time. In early records the handwriting is quite different from what it is today. You may want to study some of the sources available for help in reading the old handwriting. | Handwriting styles have changed over time. In early records the handwriting is quite different from what it is today. You may want to study some of the sources available for help in reading the old handwriting. | ||
** Before 1900 spelling was not standardized. <br | * | ||
** Family and place-names were often spelled as they sounded. <br | ** Before 1900 spelling was not standardized. <br> | ||
** Family and place-names were often spelled as they sounded. <br> | |||
** Given names were often abbreviated. | ** Given names were often abbreviated. | ||
** The meanings of many English words changed over time. <br | ** The meanings of many English words changed over time. <br> | ||
To find how words were used at different times, use: | To find how words were used at different times, use: | ||
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'''Handwriting Aids''' | '''Handwriting Aids''' | ||
The following resources may help you learn to read old records.[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/palaeography/ '''<br | The following resources may help you learn to read old records.[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/palaeography/ '''<br>'''] | ||
[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/palaeography/ '''Palaeography: reading old handwriting 1500-1800 A practical online tutorial.'''] | [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/palaeography/ '''Palaeography: reading old handwriting 1500-1800 A practical online tutorial.'''] | ||
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Petti, Anthony G. ''English Literary Hands from Chaucer to Dryden.'' Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press, 1977. (FHL 942 G3p.) This book gives a background and explanation of handwriting with samples from records. | Petti, Anthony G. ''English Literary Hands from Chaucer to Dryden.'' Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press, 1977. (FHL 942 G3p.) This book gives a background and explanation of handwriting with samples from records. | ||
== Language Aids<br | == Language Aids<br> == | ||
Until 1733 many records were kept in Latin. Sometimes records written in English contain some Latin words. Knowing some Latin will help you read these records. For help with Latin words, see the '''[[Latin Genealogical Word List]].''' | Until 1733 many records were kept in Latin. Sometimes records written in English contain some Latin words. Knowing some Latin will help you read these records. For help with Latin words, see the '''[[Latin Genealogical Word List]].''' | ||
In-depth guides for learning Latin, prepared by experts at The National Archives, England[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/latin/beginners/default.htm '''<br | In-depth guides for learning Latin, prepared by experts at The National Archives, England[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/latin/beginners/default.htm '''<br>'''] | ||
[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/latin/beginners/default.htm '''Beginners' Latin: Latin 1086-1733: a practical online tutorial for beginners'''] | [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/latin/beginners/default.htm '''Beginners' Latin: Latin 1086-1733: a practical online tutorial for beginners'''] | ||
[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/latin/advanced/default.htm '''Advanced Latin'''] | [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/latin/advanced/default.htm '''Advanced Latin'''] A step-by-step online tutorial with twelve lessons. | ||
'''Books''' | '''Books''' | ||
Ainsworth, Robert. Thesaurus ''Linguae Latinae Compendiarius''. London, England: F. Westly and A.H. Davis, 1836. (FHL book 473 Ai65a 1836; film 599788.) This is a Latin dictionary. Most libraries have similar works. | Ainsworth, Robert. Thesaurus ''Linguae Latinae Compendiarius''. London, England: F. Westly and A.H. Davis, 1836. (FHL book 473 Ai65a 1836; film 599788.) This is a Latin dictionary. Most libraries have similar works. | ||
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