Paleography is the study of ancient handwritten writings. As a genealogist and paleographer, I can help you read, transcribe for you ancient documents from the late Middle Ages to the present.
The old documents concerned are varied: notarial acts, parish registers, marriage contracts, wills, private correspondence, judicial documents, etc. Each type of writing – cursive, chancellor, or even English – presents its own specificities and its set of difficulties: numerous abbreviations, unstable spelling, outdated legal terms or ink erased by time.
Reading and understanding these writings requires not only a perfect knowledge of ancient graphic forms, but also a good understanding of the historical, social and legal context in which they were written. The transcript issued respects the academic rules.
This transcription service of ancient documents (Paleography) is intended for individuals as well as researchers, local historians, students or lawyers wishing to access the entire content of an ancient document.
Because each text is unique, it is necessary to send me good quality images of the documents in order to be able to prepare a estimate.
Some examples of transcribed documents:
Document of 1696
If you have such documents and wish to obtain a clear and accurate transcript of them, you will find all my contact details on the page of contact. I am at your disposal for any specific request or further information.
