Set out below is a link to a web page dealing with deciphering old
handwriting.
Palaeography has it's own devotees and there are a number of books devoted
to the subject.
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/palaeography/
Rhodri
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From: gaycastle [mailto:castleoaks@comcast.net]
Sent: 20 December 2005 20:33
To: CARMARTHENSHIRE-L(a)rootsweb.com
Subject: [Cmn-L] 1785 Carmarthenshire Will
I am transcribing a will that was written in 1785 in the parish of
Llanfihangel - Rhos-y-corn. I am having difficulty reading the
writing. The language used in the will appears to be following a form
specific to writing wills. Can anyone tell me where I might find a
form that was used in 1785 for writing wills? Or where I might find a
will of that time period that has been transcribed?
Thank you.
Gay Castle
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