Colleen and cousins: I have noticed for some time the scrolled "f" such as appears in Colleen's message (which is why I included it here.) I know what is usually means in old documents: something follows on the next page, etc. Why is the "f" doubled? Probably because the ancient scribes did it that way. My point is this. How are you making it on a keyboard? I know computers are always being updated, but has it gone so far? Please, somebody, bring me up to date. Lew Howell (CA) and "best wishes to Mrs. Coolidge, too" On Sun, 10 Aug 2003 12:19:05 -0600 Colleen Pustola <ladyaudris@earthlink.net> writes: > > > -------- Original Message -------- > Subject: [HOWELLS-SOUTH] Re: HOWELLS > Resent-Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2003 11:58:26 -0600 > Resent-From: HOWELLS-SOUTHERN-L@rootsweb.com > Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2003 13:58:02 EDT > From: SHStu@aol.com > Reply-To: HOWELLS-SOUTHERN-L@rootsweb.com > To: HOWELLS-SOUTHERN-L@rootsweb.com > > Saw this in the book: > "Abstracts of Vital Records From Raleigh, NC, Newspapers 1830-1839" > Vol > III, > Part I: > pg 463 > # 2891 > HOWELL: M. On the 7th inst. ....in Bertie county, Mr. JAMES > HOWELL to > Miss JANE WITHERTON. ....RaSTDw > Thurs 21 Jan 1836 3:5./ RRw Tues 26 Fan 1836 3:5./ > > [code on above - "M." indicates type of abstract-a marriage. > "/" appears after the last legible letter of a line of type on a > torn page > "..." Ellipisis points are (1) used conventionally to indicate > omissions of > text matter, & (2) used unconventionally when phrases are lifted out > of > context > for insertion in com-posite abstracts.] > > Charles Z. - this seemed close to your one of your surnames. > Hope this helps someone..... > Sarah > > > ==== HOWELLS-SOUTHERN Mailing List ==== > Need to reach Colleen, the discussion coordinator? Send her an > email > at <ladyaudris@earthlink.net>. > > > > > > ==== HOWELL Mailing List ==== > Need to reach Colleen, the discussion coordinator? Send her an > email > at <ladyaudris@earthlink.net>. > >

Hi, If you hold down the Alt. key and type 0131, it will give you that letter F... Do you have a "Character Map"...? that is where all of the other symbols, that are not on the keyboard, are at... If you have Windows, it should be at: Start: Programs: Accessories: Systems Tools: Character Map... Put your cursor on a symbol and click and it will enlatge it for you, so you can see it... If you need more help, I'm glad to help... Dixie Lea in K.C... ----- Original Message ----- From: lewhowell@juno.com To: HOWELL-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Monday, August 11, 2003 12:10 AM Subject: Re: [HOWELL] [Fwd: re: HOWELLS] Colleen and cousins: I have noticed for some time the scrolled "f" such as appears in Colleen's message (which is why I included it here.) I know what is usually means in old documents: something follows on the next page, etc. Why is the "f" doubled? Probably because the ancient scribes did it that way. My point is this. How are you making it on a keyboard? I know computers are always being updated, but has it gone so far? Please, somebody, bring me up to date. Lew Howell (CA) and "best wishes to Mrs. Coolidge, too" On Sun, 10 Aug 2003 12:19:05 -0600 Colleen Pustola <ladyaudris@earthlink.net> writes: > > > -------- Original Message -------- > Subject: [HOWELLS-SOUTH] Re: HOWELLS > Resent-Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2003 11:58:26 -0600 > Resent-From: HOWELLS-SOUTHERN-L@rootsweb.com > Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2003 13:58:02 EDT > From: SHStu@aol.com > Reply-To: HOWELLS-SOUTHERN-L@rootsweb.com > To: HOWELLS-SOUTHERN-L@rootsweb.com > > Saw this in the book: > "Abstracts of Vital Records From Raleigh, NC, Newspapers 1830-1839" > Vol > III, > Part I: > pg 463 > # 2891 > HOWELL: M. On the 7th inst. ....in Bertie county, Mr. JAMES > HOWELL to > Miss JANE WITHERTON. ....RaSTDw > Thurs 21 Jan 1836 3:5./ RRw Tues 26 Fan 1836 3:5./ > > [code on above - "M." indicates type of abstract-a marriage. > "/" appears after the last legible letter of a line of type on a > torn page > "..." Ellipisis points are (1) used conventionally to indicate > omissions of > text matter, & (2) used unconventionally when phrases are lifted out > of > context > for insertion in com-posite abstracts.] > > Charles Z. - this seemed close to your one of your surnames. > Hope this helps someone..... > Sarah > > > ==== HOWELLS-SOUTHERN Mailing List ==== > Need to reach Colleen, the discussion coordinator? Send her an > email > at <ladyaudris@earthlink.net>. > > > > > > ==== HOWELL Mailing List ==== > Need to reach Colleen, the discussion coordinator? Send her an > email > at <ladyaudris@earthlink.net>. > > ==== HOWELL Mailing List ==== Please avoid flaming (attacking) any single person or the group. This infraction will earn you immediate removal from the list.

From what I have found the double f stands for ss - example my HESSERS- were spelled HEFFERS - the ff is for ss- Wilma Fleming Haynes wilmahaynes@direcway.com -----Original Message----- From: lewhowell@juno.com [mailto:lewhowell@juno.com] Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2003 10:11 PM To: HOWELL-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [HOWELL] [Fwd: re: HOWELLS] Colleen and cousins: I have noticed for some time the scrolled "f" such as appears in Colleen's message (which is why I included it here.) I know what is usually means in old documents: something follows on the next page, etc. Why is the "f" doubled? Probably because the ancient scribes did it that way. My point is this. How are you making it on a keyboard? I know computers are always being updated, but has it gone so far? Please, somebody, bring me up to date. Lew Howell (CA) and "best wishes to Mrs. Coolidge, too" On Sun, 10 Aug 2003 12:19:05 -0600 Colleen Pustola <ladyaudris@earthlink.net> writes: > > > -------- Original Message -------- > Subject: [HOWELLS-SOUTH] Re: HOWELLS > Resent-Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2003 11:58:26 -0600 > Resent-From: HOWELLS-SOUTHERN-L@rootsweb.com > Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2003 13:58:02 EDT > From: SHStu@aol.com > Reply-To: HOWELLS-SOUTHERN-L@rootsweb.com > To: HOWELLS-SOUTHERN-L@rootsweb.com > > Saw this in the book: > "Abstracts of Vital Records From Raleigh, NC, Newspapers 1830-1839" > Vol > III, > Part I: > pg 463 > # 2891 > HOWELL: M. On the 7th inst. ....in Bertie county, Mr. JAMES > HOWELL to > Miss JANE WITHERTON. ....RaSTDw > Thurs 21 Jan 1836 3:5./ RRw Tues 26 Fan 1836 3:5./ > > [code on above - "M." indicates type of abstract-a marriage. > "/" appears after the last legible letter of a line of type on a > torn page > "..." Ellipisis points are (1) used conventionally to indicate > omissions of > text matter, & (2) used unconventionally when phrases are lifted out > of > context > for insertion in com-posite abstracts.] > > Charles Z. - this seemed close to your one of your surnames. > Hope this helps someone..... > Sarah > > > ==== HOWELLS-SOUTHERN Mailing List ==== > Need to reach Colleen, the discussion coordinator? Send her an > email > at <ladyaudris@earthlink.net>. > > > > > > ==== HOWELL Mailing List ==== > Need to reach Colleen, the discussion coordinator? Send her an > email > at <ladyaudris@earthlink.net>. > > ==== HOWELL Mailing List ==== Please avoid flaming (attacking) any single person or the group. This infraction will earn you immediate removal from the list.