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Title: German Old Script
Post by: sue6591 on Sunday 04 June 17 04:34 BST (UK)

Hello,
I am having trouble reading the cause of death. Herz.... and Wassersucht, which means heart ... and dropsy. Can someone help me please?
Thank you.
Sue

Title: Re: German Old Script
Post by: Bookbox on Sunday 04 June 17 13:43 BST (UK)

I think it reads Herzfehler = heart failure. But a better German-reader than me will probably be along soon.

Title: Re: German Old Script
Post by: sue6591 on Sunday 04 June 17 16:26 BST (UK)

Hi Bookbox,
You know I think you could be right. I was thinking it was a word with sch..., but it could well be an f.
Thanks,
Sue