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Title: 10 Tips for Deciphering Old German Handwriting
Post by: kapschober on Monday 20 June 16 21:36 BST (UK)

Hi everyone,

As a German-English translator specializing in genealogy and the old German script, I wanted to share a blog post I wrote entitled "10 Tips for Deciphering Old German Handwriting" http://sktranslations.com/ten-tips-deciphering-old-german-handwriting. Hope it can help you out!
And if you need any translations, please feel free to let me know!

Katherine Schober
German-English Translator

Title: Re: 10 Tips for Deciphering Old German Handwriting
Post by: Treetotal on Wednesday 22 June 16 20:54 BST (UK)

Hi Katherine and welcome to Rootschat....thanks so much for the offer...I'm sure there will be many members who can take advantage of your generous offer.
Carol

Title: Re: 10 Tips for Deciphering Old German Handwriting
Post by: kapschober on Wednesday 22 June 16 21:18 BST (UK)

Thanks Carol!

Title: Re: 10 Tips for Deciphering Old German Handwriting
Post by: nkbauer on Thursday 23 June 16 00:02 BST (UK)

Thank you so much for these tips. I can read the printed text of old German but struggle with handwriting. We recently acquired copies of baptismal certificates for great grandfather's 10 siblings. I hope I can now decipher the names and other pertinent information.
Regards, Nan

Title: Re: 10 Tips for Deciphering Old German Handwriting
Post by: kapschober on Thursday 23 June 16 03:22 BST (UK)

Hi Nan,

Glad they could help you! The handwriting can definitely be challenging. Feel free to share with anyone/any groups who you think might find it useful.  I work with a lot of certificates, so if you would like any professional help, just let me know. Best of luck!
Katherine

Title: Re: 10 Tips for Deciphering Old German Handwriting
Post by: nkbauer on Friday 24 June 16 12:50 BST (UK)

Thank you Katherine. I'll see how far I can get on my own but I might have to contact you .
Regards, Nan