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*[[England Language and Languages]] Wiki article | *[[England Language and Languages]] Wiki article | ||
*[http://script.byu.edu/english/en/welcome.aspx English Script Tutorial] | *[http://script.byu.edu/english/en/welcome.aspx English Script Tutorial] | ||
*Despain, Marci. | *Despain, Marci. ''English Lesson 1: ''[[Reading English Handwritten Records English Secretary Hand Letters|''Reading English Handwritten Records 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. | ||
*Despain, Marci. | *Despain, Marci. ''Reading English Handwritten Record Lesson 2: [[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. ''[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. ''[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. ''[http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cdm4/document.php?CISOROOT=/FH33&CISOPTR=20152 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 : 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. | ||
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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
- Despain, Marci. English Lesson 1: Reading English Handwritten Records English Secretary Hand Letters. (25 minute online video) FamilySearch Research Classes Online, 2010.
- Despain, Marci. Reading English Handwritten Record Lesson 2: Dates, and Latin Words. (25 minute online video) 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. [FHL Book 973 G3sp].
- Stryker-Rodda, Harriet Mott. Understanding Colonial Handwriting, rev. ed.. Baltimore: Genealogical Publ., 1986. [FHL 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
- Merriman, Ruth. Latin Lesson: Key Words and Phrases in Latin Records. (25 minute online video) FamilySearch Research Classes Online, 2010.
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