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Day: April 29, 2026

Genealogy at a Glance – Understanding 17th and 18th Century Texts – Step Three

April 29, 2026April 26, 2026 Lisa

Here it is, the third part of my three steps in understanding the context of any 17th or 18th century text, or any text for that matter. Step one: you have know what letters in which alphabet you are looking… Read moreGenealogy at a Glance – Understanding 17th and 18th Century Texts – Step Three

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