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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: henry ? eider
« on: Monday 31 August 20 14:40 BST (UK)  »
It's tricky. If we take the first character as H, then it consists of a swirly loop and then a downward stroke with a cross for the bar of the H. But the swirly loop doesn't appear in the supposed second H for Heath. Also, the letter that extends below the line looks more like a p than a y. I'm not convinced by 'Eider' either - the e doesn't look the same as the one in 'Heath'. Having said that, I can't offer anything constructive  :(
Was the book in English?

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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: Front of Envelope Need Help in Translation
« on: Friday 31 July 20 01:58 BST (UK)  »
Could it be a company name in the address: Messrs Wright Physica & Co?
Eddie

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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: Pocket Badge identity
« on: Sunday 26 July 20 15:51 BST (UK)  »
Hockey club? Rowing club? (but the crossed 'sticks' seem a little short for that).
Eddie

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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: Ludwik Golba Marriage 1875 (in Russian) TRANSLATION needed please
« on: Monday 20 July 20 14:03 BST (UK)  »
Hi Keelan
Based on my 1969 'O' Level Russian studies (failed), I'd say you have the correct document. On the left hand page, on line 8, the 3rd and 4th words in appear to refer to Ludvik Golba. There are some grammatical suffixes attached, but I think the name is clear. As for a translation, I'm afraid you'll have to wait for someone who really knows Russian to come along :D.
Eddie

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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: Mystery squiggles on census
« on: Monday 20 July 20 13:20 BST (UK)  »
Does that mean under 16 years of age (which he seems to be)?
Eddie

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Aberdeenshire / Re: Street name in Aberdeen
« on: Sunday 19 July 20 15:38 BST (UK)  »
OK, now I see that I was misreading 'aged' as 'a god' and the record just refers to George (Troup) the baker, and not to George Baker at all. Please ignore the last post :-[

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Aberdeenshire / Re: Street name in Aberdeen
« on: Sunday 19 July 20 15:33 BST (UK)  »
Now that's interesting, Ev, because my focus was on George Baker, who was not a baker :D The extract I showed was from records of deaths that I found while I was researching George Baker, the coach guard.
It seems that he was godfather to George Troup, presumably the son of George Troup sr (who was a baker). But the first mention describes Mary Ann Troup as 'daughter' of George Baker - I assume this should be god daughter. I shall have to investigate further, including the will!
Thanks
Eddie

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Aberdeenshire / Re: Street name in Aberdeen
« on: Sunday 19 July 20 15:05 BST (UK)  »
Ah, yes, that makes sense - currently under the Bon Accord shopping centre!
Thanks for your help
Eddie

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Aberdeenshire / Street name in Aberdeen
« on: Sunday 19 July 20 13:55 BST (UK)  »
Would anyone know what street in Aberdeen this is (indicated by the yellow dots)? Looks as though it might be abbreviated.
Thanks
Eddie

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