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Help with reading old will from 1628

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by ben123, Aug 26, 2018.

  1. ben123

    ben123 Member

    Hi does anyone know what it says? Its from 1628

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    regards
     
    ben123, Aug 26, 2018
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  2. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    It looks like a deed written on parchment.
    However yours looks like a photocopy.
    Impossible to read unless close up and in hand.
    There are many in the UK and lots on eBay.uk
     
    daveydempsey, Aug 26, 2018
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  3. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    Early 17th-century handwriting is not my forte, although this looks a little easier than most, from what I can see of it. The image is far too small for me.
     
    Figtree3, Aug 26, 2018
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  4. moreotherstuff

    moreotherstuff Izorizent

    Far be it for me to say so, but the pictures need to be a bit larger. Maybe post it in sections? I think there are two languages there. The English looks readable. No doubt the other is as well but, off the cuff, I'm not certain what language it is. Could be it's the same info twice over. Nice calligraphy.
     
    moreotherstuff, Aug 26, 2018
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  5. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Several short parts that I've been able to make out do indicate that this is a will, not a deed. But we need to have pictures of the text that show the letters larger on the screen than this one in order to read the details.
     
    Bakersgma, Aug 26, 2018
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  6. AC123

    AC123 New Member

    Thanks for the help, I have re posted the will on the forum
     
    AC123, Aug 26, 2018
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  7. AC123

    AC123 New Member

    Thanks for the help, I have re posted it on the forum
     
    AC123, Aug 26, 2018
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  8. i need help

    i need help Moderator Moderator

    i need help, Aug 26, 2018
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