Edwin Strickland II Presents: Paleography- Reading Old Hand Writing
After only a little research, we all have to begin to read original documents. Often our eyes glaze over after the first few lines or we skip through the document looking for names and overlooking many important details.
This short course in paleography explores the development of the Roman alphabet and the cursive hand (including the pesky thorn). We will cover the Five Steps to Understanding Old Documents, and Transcriptions and Special Characters and Translation. Where wi-fi is available, there is a short interactive test of our skills.
About Edwin:
Edwin W. Strickland II, has over 40 years’ experience as both an amateur and professional genealogist. He was raised by his grandparents on a farm owned by the Strickland Family since 1789. Being surrounded by family artifacts and stories, he developed a sense of heritage at an early age. By age 24 he was off on his own, seeking out missing ancestors and their descendants. In 2000, he began to take on clients. Since 2006, he has shifted his focus to teaching and lecturing.
6:30 pm EST Socializing
6:45 pm EST Business meeting
7:00 pm EST Presentation
6:45 pm EST Business meeting
7:00 pm EST Presentation
This presentation will be Virtual via Zoom. Pre-registration is required at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvcO-hqj4sG9EighlqHE2fr2TBcF8_cFxD.