I have a will dated 1581, written in English of the time, However I am having trouble deciphering it, although it is probably a breeze for someone accustomed to that type of writing.
Is there anyone out there who could be prepared to give it a go. I have a PDF copy.
Hopeful
Michael in Adelaide
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Thread: Will "translation"
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21-05-2021, 6:57 AM #1
Will "translation"
Michael
Suffolk Pipe – one tree
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22-05-2021, 2:42 AM #2
Hi Michael
I am absolutely no good at all with deciphering 'old' writing but I just wondered if you would like to snip a piece of the will and put it on here just to see if we can make anything of it. You never know, if someone is successful with the first bit we may get enthusiastic enough to try the rest.
Here are the instructions for posting photos/text to Brit-Gen
The first step is to make sure that you are in Go Advanced mode on the Brit-Gen thread where you want to place the photo. Click on the picture frame in the row of images above the reply box. (6 from the RH side). The box that appears requires a URL address.
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There are other free sites from which to upload images with URL addresses if you want an alternative.
Here is a site with some tips and links for reading old wills
ChristinaSometimes paranoia is just having all the facts.
William Burroughs
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25-05-2021, 12:26 PM #3
Hi Christina,
Thanks for your suggestion. However another kind member offered by PM to transcribe the document for me.
There are some very helpful people in Brit Gen
MichaelMichael
Suffolk Pipe – one tree
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25-05-2021, 8:01 PM #4
Thanks for letting us know you are getting help from another member of Brit-Gen. Good for you and good on them for helping (even anonymously )
ChristinaSometimes paranoia is just having all the facts.
William Burroughs
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