Set out below is a link to a web page dealing with deciphering old handwriting. Palaeography has it's own devotees and there are a number of books devoted to the subject. http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/palaeography/ Rhodri -----Original Message----- From: gaycastle [mailto:castleoaks@comcast.net] Sent: 20 December 2005 20:33 To: CARMARTHENSHIRE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [Cmn-L] 1785 Carmarthenshire Will I am transcribing a will that was written in 1785 in the parish of Llanfihangel - Rhos-y-corn. I am having difficulty reading the writing. The language used in the will appears to be following a form specific to writing wills. Can anyone tell me where I might find a form that was used in 1785 for writing wills? Or where I might find a will of that time period that has been transcribed? Thank you. Gay Castle ==== CARMARTHENSHIRE Mailing List ==== Wales Genealogy CD's for Wales research http://www.Wales-Genealogy.co.uk >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> if this message has not been received by the intended recipient; please delete it from your system and inform: mailmaster@rhod.net thank you. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>