Deciphering Old German Script
Many members were able to enjoy Sarah Litzer's excellent presentation about Old German Script. Although it was not recorded, she did provide links and a bibliography.
BEST BEGINNER BOOKS:
Bentz, Edna M. If I Can You Can Decipher Germanic Records. ©1982 (any
edition!): Edna M. Bentz, 13139 Old West Ave., San Diego, CA 92129.
Heisey, John. German for Genealogy. Indianapolis, Indiana, 1985.
Mashey, Anne B. A Guide to Olde German Handwriting of the Mid-1800s. (No other information available)
EXPERT’S “BIBLE":
Deciphering Handwriting in German Documents. Roger P. Minert. 2001. 182 pages.
USEFUL LINKS:
A great little website for practicing reading the old script is found here:
There is also a link from the above page to the following page:
where you will find a similar “tutorial” in the Fraktur or Gothic typeface.
ONLINE DICTIONARY:
dict.leo.org -- but remember that this will only give you modern translations, for the most part.
