This is something that most people who've been digging through genealogical primary sources already know, but I've found myself having a conversation about this with a bunch of interested family members and friends lately, so I thought I would write a post about this. More than likely, your name is spelled the way it is … Continue reading The Spelling of Your Family Name? Total Accident
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Sentimental Sunday: John Berry Duncan’s Signature and Other Significant Details
This signature, from the Confederate Pension Application of John Berry Duncan, hurts my heart. It's so tentative and misspelled. You can tell it was written by someone who doesn't have to write much. John Berry Duncan was born Feb 16, 1822 in Greenville, SC and died April 21, 1915. He moved to Georgia in 1836, … Continue reading Sentimental Sunday: John Berry Duncan’s Signature and Other Significant Details
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