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From: Dorothy Koenig <>
Subject: Re: [D-Col] Dutch Colonies Class Project
Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2003 18:20:53 -0700 (PDT)
In-Reply-To: <3F72480A.C73C932D@boydhouse.com>


Dear Michelle, For the interpretation of earlier records a researcher
needs an accurate understanding of the patronymic naming system. This
skill has a wider benefit as well since it was used by other northern
European countries. It should be emphasized, too, that names had *no*
standardized spelling. We have had some wonderul examples posted to the
list of how English-speaking clerks recorded Dutch names and how
Dutch-speaking clerks recorded English names :-). Dorothy





On Wed, 24 Sep 2003, Michelle Boyd wrote:

> Hi!
> I have a college class project where I'm designing a storyboard for a
> website. My topic is genealogical research in Dutch New York. I need
> some people to give their opinion for my assignment: What are the most
> important skills/resources to learn in order to do Dutch New York
> research? Any suggestions will be welcome!
>
> Thanks,
> Michelle
>
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