Hi Matt,
I don't know whether you are using a PC or an iMac.
I'm using the latter and when I double click on an image on my desktop, it opens up in my case with
a "preview app". Going to Tools, drop down to re-size and it should say current size with an option to "Customise" it. Click on custom to reveal various settings and select each one in turn untill you get to a size acceptable to Rootschat.
As an example, I've just d/loaded a page from an original parish register which comes at a size of 2.2MB. It can safely be reduced down to 435KB which when done looks so small. But you can zoom and still read the contents.
I can't send any images on this forum but can send some with a PM if you wish?
Alan
Hi Alan
I use a PC running Windows 10. Would your method work on this?
Interestingly I have now found another connection between the Murcocke and Reade families. I have been looking at a number of Reade Wills in the PCC and there is mention of the Murcocks in the 1613 Will of Robert Reade of Wanbrough. In his Will Robert forgives Thomas Murocke and his son (also named Thomas) a debt which they owe to Robert.
“Item I forgive to Thomas Murcocke the father and Thomas Murcock the son the debt of seven shillings four pence which they owe me”
so it's clear the families knew each other.
I am starting to strongly suspect that Anne Reade was married to Thomas Murcock but I doubt I will find the marriage. There appear to be too many connections between the Murcocke, Reade and Phillips families for it to be a coincidence.
Expect another update later after work......
Matt