| Description |
ix, 95 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 93). |
| Summary |
"Have German genealogy documents but can't read them? You're not alone. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced genealogy enthusiast, these easy-to-use transcription and translation tips by professional German handwriting translator Katherine Schober will help you reach new levels in deciphering your ancestors' genealogy records. In this newly-revised, comprehensive collection of Katherine's most popular articles and blog posts, you will discover how to easily recognize a number of letters in the old German handwriting, become familiar with the abbreviations, occupations and outdated words that pepper German documents and learn how to use the very same resources as a professional genealogy translator when deciphering letters, diaries, church records, certificates and more. Complete with 'real-life' handwriting samples, German word glossaries and additional lists of genealogy tools" -- Publisher's description. |
| Subject |
German Americans -- Genealogy.
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German language -- Writing.
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Germany -- Genealogy.
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| ISBN |
9781980281528 (paperback) |
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1980281521 (paperback) |
| Standard No. |
46098456R10066 |
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