Colonial Handwriting

Here's a helpful resource for help with deciphering Colonial records, wills, and other documents. This article written by Charles Knowles Bolton was published in 1897 in "The Essex Antiquarian", Volume 1, and gives a thorough explanation of the styles used, along with examples. Use it next time you are having trouble reading an old record!

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