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From: "Wilma Fields" <>
Subject: Re: [MOJASPER] Missouri Archives
Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2003 16:44:19 -0600
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Amen to that, Jill!
I have done"abstracting" of some Census. The writing and mis-spellings are
deplorable! From one who has "been there, done that", I too appreciate all
who volunteer to help the Geneology family!

Wilma


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Subject: Re: [MOJASPER] Missouri Archives


> Ronya,
>
> Describing some of the handwriting on those old records as a "bit spidery"
was the most tactful description I've ever heard (lol). Try "illegible!" I
don't know how you folks that transcriped those birth and death records were
able to even GUESS at some of the names. I'm one who's just grateful that
you tried and that we researchers have something to work with.
>
> Jill
>



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