Pamela IsraelMar 12 minTranslation and LanguagePennsylvania Laws-German Translation A chance encounter with an 1801 document from Greene County, Pennsylvania got me thinking about early German records in western Pennsylvania
Stefan IsraelNov 3, 20233 minTranslation and LanguageWhy does German Capitalize everything?Why does German Capitalize everything? If you look at much German, you start to notice- they use a Lot of Capitalization. Not just for nam
Pamela IsraelSep 28, 20232 minTranslation and LanguageReading Old German - Free TutorialsWhether the printed German Gothic (aka Fraktur) or the old German handwriting (Kurrent or Sütterlin), here are a couple free resources to h
Pamela IsraelAug 17, 20233 minTranslation and LanguageTips for Translating German Church Records: Cheat sheet Deciphering German church records can be tough. A German translation cheat sheet and a few tips should help you along your way.