In case we have all forgotten, here is a friendly tip when reading old handwriting: Over 100 years ago the "s" was often written like a backward "f." This strange symbol for "s" was used very commonly in instances where there was a "double s." The unusual s first, called the "leading s." Then the regular s. For example the name Jesse is often transcribed as Jefse. Thought this might help everyone. Edna