An example from the region's oldest baptismal register:

For those for whom this text is not entirely clear, here is the translation:

All the previous (deeds) are no longer there.

1. Henricus Haijens (had his) daughter Maria Haijens baptised.
   Peter: Jordanis Steurs Meter: Maria Gestels
   Anno 1574 1 June
   
2. Walterus Brulmans (had his) daughter Maria Brulmans baptised.
   Peter: Arnoldus Reijnaerts Meter: Catharina Michiels
   Anno 1574 13 juni
   
3. Teodoricus Scutteput (heeft laten dopen zijn) dochter Maria Scutteput.
   Peter: Joannes Geevers Meter: Gertruijt Vanden Werve
   Anno 1574 6 november
   
4. Joannes Geevers (heeft laten dopen zijn) dochter Gertruijt Geevers.
   …………….

Further examples of ancient writing (Anno 1526) from the
Register of feudal lords & feudal men of Horst, St.Pieters-Rode and Cortelke