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Old Photographs, Recognition, Handwriting Deciphering => Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition => Topic started by: Davedrave on Saturday 05 January 19 12:45 GMT (UK)

Title: C16th will: would this be OK?
Post by: Davedrave on Saturday 05 January 19 12:45 GMT (UK)

I am trying to become more proficient at transcribing myself, rather than having to constantly ask for the help generously offered on RootsChat. If I posted original images of a will with as much of it transcribed as I can manage, would that be OK? I can (I think) make out about half of it, so it would take rather a long time to keep posting odd words which are stumping me.

Dave :)

Title: Re: C16th will: would this be OK?
Post by: JenB on Saturday 05 January 19 13:18 GMT (UK)

That’s an excellent idea.

I suggest you post the will in short maneagable chunks.

Title: Re: C16th will: would this be OK?
Post by: Davedrave on Saturday 05 January 19 13:56 GMT (UK)

Thanks. Now to put my thinking cap on!

Dave :)

Title: Re: C16th will: would this be OK?
Post by: Maiden Stone on Saturday 05 January 19 16:58 GMT (UK)

There are some online guides to handwriting.

Title: Re: C16th will: would this be OK?
Post by: Little Nell on Saturday 05 January 19 21:06 GMT (UK)

I think I'm right in saying that RootsChat would prefer that any 'chunks' posted do not add up to the whole will.  Digital images are inevitably subject to some form of either copyright or terms of use, whatever their source.  RootsChat would prefer not to antagonise such sites or garner unwanted attention by allowing breaches of their terms and conditions.

So please may we ask you to consider carefully what you post. 

Thanks

Nell

Title: Re: C16th will: would this be OK?
Post by: JenB on Saturday 05 January 19 21:15 GMT (UK)

My apologies, I should have consulted a Mod. before posting.