Signing a Bond in the 1700s--The Answer

A German Name

In Our Presence-Answer

In Our Presence

A Man Signs in the 1700s-Answer

Actually he meant Charles Brown.

A Man Signs in the 1700s

Who signed this mid-18th century document in Massachusetts?

A Massachusetts Signing-The Answer

A Massachusetts Signing

A 1766 Signing-Answer

20% off webinar sale back on for Memorial Day

Memorial Day 20% Sale

If you missed our 20% off sale, it's back on for Memorial Day and before the old inventory is physically removed from the host site at the end of the month. Download now and view the presentation as many times as you want.

Over thirty topics--easy to follow and easy to understand.

View the complete list and order here.

A 1766 Signing

Let Me Know If You'd Like to See Transcriber Come Back

I've let this blog languish while I had other things going on. If you'd like to see it continue, either comment "yes" in the comments, or reply to the email you get with a "yes."


Thanks!

The Guardian Signing

Who signed this 19th century court document in a Civil War pension case?

Webinars: 18th Century US Probates and FamilySearch Tips and Tricks

Rescheduled Webinars

I've finally gotten time to re-present two of my webinars from November. Join us!

Reading and Interpreting 18th Century Probate Records (Thursday 12 February 2015 at 8 pm. central time)-This webinar will discuss reading, interpreting and analyzing 18th century probate records through several specific examples from Massachusetts and Virginia. Transcription techniques will also be included. Complete handout will be sent as a PDF file to all registered attendees. Aimed at advanced beginners and intermediate level researchers. If you registered for this presentation in November and were not able to attend live, email Michael for a complimentary link to attend.

Registrations ($6) for the reading and interpreting 18th century probate records can be processed here. Seating is limited.


Tips and Tricks for FamilySearch  (Wednesday 19 February 2015 at 8: pm. central time)-This webinar discusses ins and outs of using the "new" family search,   searching by family structure, global searches, interpreting searches and troubleshooting. Also discussed are strategies when approaching an unindexed set of images, a new type of record series, or incomplete records. Aimed at advanced beginners and intermediate level researchers. If you registered for this presentation in November and were not able to attend live, email Michael for a complimentary link to attend.

Registrations ($6) for the Tips and Tricks for FamilySearch can be processed here. Seating is limited.

Answers to Previous Postings

Over the next few days I'll be going through the earlier posts and putting answers on earlier images. We're also back on track for daily distribution of signatures and handwriting samples.

Thanks for your patience!

Stay tuned!