Archive for September, 2009

How Did Your Ancestors Sign Their Names?

September 25, 2009

Occasionally we come across a signature of an ancestor during our genealogical research. There are many things you can observe from them, one being the status of one’s literacy ability. Some ancestors simply left their “mark”, as indicated in their wills.  Others  signed their  own names, on draft cards, citizenship forms, marriage certificates, etc.    [...]