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Re: S, F, Etc.
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Cynthia McDaniel <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 6 Feb 2009 11:14:06 -0500
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Checking around for names or words that you are sure of (i.e., Jordan, John,
Ida vs Jda) may tell you which it is. 

Cynthia McDaniel

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From: Research and writing about Virginia genealogy and family history.
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Subject: Re: [VA-ROOTS] S, F, Etc.

Another problem in reading the old writing is that the "I" and the "J" were
often identical.   Sometimes you just have to guess at what the writer
intended.  Usually, a bit of common sense will tell you.

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