Author Topic: McFarlane Will  (Read 2395 times)

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Re: McFarlane Will
« Reply #9 on: Saturday 25 February 12 06:40 GMT (UK) »
Sorry, I didn't realise that was the case Prue. I didn't really mean post the whole thing just broken up - I meant more that we could tackle it section by section, since Shaun seemed to think he couldn't post any more of the will.

I agree though, Shaun, why don't you post your best attempt at a transcription (even if it's only a few words) and we'll help fill in the gaps.

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Re: McFarlane Will
« Reply #10 on: Saturday 25 February 12 06:44 GMT (UK) »
Apologies for the mistake and misinterpretation of the previous posts.
I will try to do a bit my self, or try a few other methods.
Thanks all for the efforts. Once again, sorry for the bother.

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« Reply #11 on: Saturday 25 February 12 11:57 GMT (UK) »

It's ok for you to post the next section of the will if you need help on it. You just can't post the whole document at once since it is subject to copyright. Just post it in chunks.


As Prue has already said, only small portions of wills downloaded from any internet source or copied at a record office may be posted here for help with deciphering the writing.

We recognise that not everyone finds the reading of this old handwriting easy to master.  We don't mind difficult words or sentences being posted but it must NEVER add up to the whole document.  Copyright conditions do not allow such documents being reposted or republished.  RootsChat must protect itself on this point.

Shaunymac - please don't be put off asking for help   :) .  RootsChatters love such challenges.  Please look at the links to resources on old handwriting.  Many of the tutorials are very good and once you realise that many of the phrases used are the same in every will you look at, it gradually becomes easier to understand the old lettering.  Please don't give up - everyone begins as a novice and many find they have the eye after a few tries.  Not everyone will become as expert as some, just as not all photo restorers find it easy to begin with.  A little practice helps. 

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