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English[edit | edit source]

Early American colonial handwriting in English is similar to other English handwriting of the period. For more information see:

England Language and Languages Wiki article
English Script Tutorial
FamilySearch Research Classes Online, 2010.
Kirkham, E. Kay. The Handwriting of American Records for a Period of 300 Years. Logan, Utah: Everton Publishers, 1973; Digitized by Family History Archives.
Kirkham, E. Kay. How to read the handwriting and records of early America: the reading and interpretation of the handwriting, symbols, abbreviations, legal terminology, etc. as found in original records and on microfilm for researchers in American genealogy and history. Salt Lake City: Kay Publ., 1961; Digitized by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 2008.
Sperry, Kip. Reading Early American Handwriting. Baltimore: Genealogical Publ., 1998. [FS Library Book 973 G3sp].
Stryker-Rodda, Harriet Mott. Understanding Colonial Handwriting, rev. ed.. Baltimore: Genealogical Publ., 1986. [FS Library Book 973 G3s 1986].

Latin[edit | edit source]

Some American records are written partially or mostly in the Latin language. For more information see:

Latin Genealogical Word List Wiki article
Latin Handwriting - 10-part video

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+== English  ==
 Early American colonial handwriting in English is similar to other English handwriting of the period. For more information see:
 *[[England Language and Languages]] Wiki article
-*[http://script.byu.edu/english/en/welcome.aspx English Script Tutorial]
+*[https://script.byu.edu/english-handwriting/introduction English Script Tutorial]
-*Despain, Marci. [http://broadcast.lds.org/elearning/FHD/Community/FHL/handwriting/English/English_Lesson_1/player.html ''English Lesson 1: English Secretary Hand Letters'']. (25 minute online video) [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/education/frameset_education.asp?PAGE=education_research_series_online.asp%3FActiveTab=2 FamilySearch Research Classes Online], 2010.
+*[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/learning-center FamilySearch Research Classes Online], 2010.
-*Despain, Marci. [http://broadcast.lds.org/elearning/FHD/Community/FHL/handwriting/English/English_Lesson_2/player.html ''English Lesson 2: Abbreviations, Dates, and Latin Words''] (25 minute online video) [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/education/frameset_education.asp?PAGE=education_research_series_online.asp%3FActiveTab=2 FamilySearch Research Classes Online], 2010.
+*Kirkham, E. Kay. ''The Handwriting of American Records for a Period of 300 Years''. Logan, Utah: Everton Publishers, 1973; Digitized by Family History Archives.
-*Kirkham, E. Kay. ''[http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cdm4/document.php?CISOROOT=/FH33&CISOPTR=30303 The Handwriting of American Records for a Period of 300 Years]''. Logan, Utah: Everton Publishers, 1973; Digitized by Family History Archives.
+*Kirkham, E. Kay. ''How to read the handwriting and records of early America: the reading and interpretation of the handwriting, symbols, abbreviations, legal terminology, etc. as found in original records and on microfilm for researchers in American genealogy and history''. Salt Lake City: Kay Publ., 1961; Digitized by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 2008.
-*Kirkham, E. Kay. ''[http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cdm4/document.php?CISOROOT=/FH33&CISOPTR=20152 How to read the handwriting and records of early America&nbsp;: the reading and interpretation of the handwriting, symbols, abbreviations, legal terminology, etc. as found in original records and on microfilm for researchers in American genealogy and history]''. Salt Lake City: Kay Publ., 1961; Digitized by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 2008.
+*Sperry, Kip. ''[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/39363723 Reading Early American Handwriting]''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publ., 1998. [{{FSC|723860|title-id|disp=FS Library Book 973 G3sp}}].
-*Sperry, Kip. ''[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/39363723 Reading Early American Handwriting]''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publ., 1998. [{{FHL|723860|title-id|disp=FHL Book 973 G3sp}}].
+*Stryker-Rodda, Harriet Mott. ''[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/13553248 Understanding Colonial Handwriting, rev. ed.]''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publ., 1986. [{{FSC|436044|title-id|disp=FS Library Book 973 G3s 1986}}].
-*Stryker-Rodda, Harriet Mott. ''[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/13553248 Understanding Colonial Handwriting, rev. ed.]''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publ., 1986. [{{FHL|436044|title-id|disp=FHL Book 973 G3s 1986}}].
-=== Latin  ===
+== Latin  ==
 Some American records are written partially or mostly in the Latin language. For more information see:
 *[[Latin Genealogical Word List]] Wiki article
-*Merriman, Ruth. [http://broadcast.lds.org/elearning/FHD/Community/FHL/Handwriting/Latin/player.html ''Latin Lesson: Key Words and Phrases in Latin Records'']. (25 minute online video) [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/education/frameset_education.asp?PAGE=education_research_series_online.asp%3FActiveTab=2 FamilySearch Research Classes Online], 2010.
+*[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/latin-handwriting-1-introduction Latin Handwriting] - 10-part video
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