November 22, 2011
Canada Ontario Marriages
Batches with both marriage licenses and marriage certificates - Index only marriage certificates. If you have a marriage license in your batch mark it No Extractable Data.
November 15, 2011
California Voting Registers
California Voting Registers (*)
There are several updates today with some examples-these include documents with range of years listed at the top- and clarifications on the residence field.
California Voting Registers
Some batches have two pages, one on top of the other. One page is upside down in relation to the other page. Index the correctly oriented page and then rotate the second page for indexing. While the order of indexing is not critical, for consistency it would be helpful to index the correctly oriented page first and then rotate and index the second.
For arbitrators- if you get a batch where both pages were indexed by both indexers, no matter in what order, please do not send them back to be re-indexed. If you get a batch where one indexer did it one way and one the other, please record match and move the records rather than sending it back for re-indexing.
There are several updates today with some examples-these include documents with range of years listed at the top- and clarifications on the residence field.
California Voting Registers
Some batches have two pages, one on top of the other. One page is upside down in relation to the other page. Index the correctly oriented page and then rotate the second page for indexing. While the order of indexing is not critical, for consistency it would be helpful to index the correctly oriented page first and then rotate and index the second.
For arbitrators- if you get a batch where both pages were indexed by both indexers, no matter in what order, please do not send them back to be re-indexed. If you get a batch where one indexer did it one way and one the other, please record match and move the records rather than sending it back for re-indexing.
November 10, 2011
UK 1871 Census Mismatched Batches
1871 UK Census Mismatched Batches When you are trying to report a mismatched batch, please if at all possible get a share batch number and hold the batch for at least 24 hours to make sure that it is. We are having to check out everyone of these (over 5000) and about 2/3 of them are actually just the example document rather than a mismatch. It is very time consuming. There is a example on the wiki about what a mismatch would look like.
November 08, 2011
California Voting Registers
California Votings Registers
Images that are cancellations/transfers are indexed.
California Votings Registers
1- fractions such as 1/2 are to be keyed
2-Page numbers can at times be found by going to the previous or next page.
California Voting Registers
Update-Images where the full registration year is not visible enter what you can see. The field will not accept an * or ? so put what is visible.
California Voting Registers
Some documents only have a date of entry, no registration date. Please index the date of entry in the registration date fields.
Images that are cancellations/transfers are indexed.
California Votings Registers
1- fractions such as 1/2 are to be keyed
2-Page numbers can at times be found by going to the previous or next page.
California Voting Registers
Update-Images where the full registration year is not visible enter what you can see. The field will not accept an * or ? so put what is visible.
California Voting Registers
Some documents only have a date of entry, no registration date. Please index the date of entry in the registration date fields.
US Michigan Port Manifests
US, Michigan-Port of Detroit Manifests
If Stateless or Unknown is recorded in the Nationality field, please tab past the field. Do not enter those terms.
US, Michigan-Port of Detroit Manifests
Cards that include names of Catholic Sisters: Key their given birth name unless it is not given. If not included key the name they took when made a nun
If Stateless or Unknown is recorded in the Nationality field, please tab past the field. Do not enter those terms.
US, Michigan-Port of Detroit Manifests
Cards that include names of Catholic Sisters: Key their given birth name unless it is not given. If not included key the name they took when made a nun
November 04, 2011
Marriage Projects
Marriage Projects
Many index type documents have the bride, groom, marriage date and a page number listed for each couple - there has been a question whether to index this page number-here is the answer:
No, do not index the page number that is by each couple when indexing this kind of page. These are indexes and we only want the page number if there is one at the top (or other location) indicating the number of that one page.
Many index type documents have the bride, groom, marriage date and a page number listed for each couple - there has been a question whether to index this page number-here is the answer:
No, do not index the page number that is by each couple when indexing this kind of page. These are indexes and we only want the page number if there is one at the top (or other location) indicating the number of that one page.
October 26, 2011
US New York Census
US, New York 1875 State Census
You may encounter documents that do not look like the normal census sheets you are working on. They include name, race, gender, and age. These are to be marked as NED and submitted.
You may encounter documents that do not look like the normal census sheets you are working on. They include name, race, gender, and age. These are to be marked as NED and submitted.
October 22, 2011
North Ogden Utah East Stake ~~ New Stake Indexing Director
Indexers we need to offer a large welcome to Sister Connie Spencer. She has been called to be the new Stake Indexing Director (SID). She has graciously consented to lead the indexing efforts in the Stake and provide the guidance and direction that will be needed in our indexing efforts in the Stake. Thank you and welcome Sister Spencer.
Indexing Birth Record Projects
Stillborn documents:
If the document says Birth or Stillbirth it is a recorded as a birth. If the document says Death and is a stillborn child it is recorded as a death.
If the document says Birth or Stillbirth it is a recorded as a birth. If the document says Death and is a stillborn child it is recorded as a death.
Indexing Ship Names New Zealand Passenger lists
We have several projects right now where the name of a ship is to be indexed. Here are the guidelines:
DO NOT index any descriptive words such as SS which is an abbreviation for Steam Ship, Brig is a ship with two square masts, and a Sloop has different style of masts.
DO NOT index any descriptive words such as SS which is an abbreviation for Steam Ship, Brig is a ship with two square masts, and a Sloop has different style of masts.
US Illinois Chicago Catholic Records 1830-1910
US, Illinois, Chicago—Catholic Church Records, 1833–1910
There have been siginificant changes made to the Project Instructions and Field Help in the project. It would be good to review these.
There have been siginificant changes made to the Project Instructions and Field Help in the project. It would be good to review these.
October 18, 2011
US New York State Census
Indexers there is an im;portant message posted in the MY MESSAGES box when you open the Indexing program concerning the New York Census project. Please read and follow the instructions and information that is posted.
Thank you and happy indexing.
Thank you and happy indexing.
US Louisiana State Death Certificates
US, Louisiana—State Death Certificates-
There are many death certificates of children and unknown individuals who died during Hurricane Audrey. If there is no name on the certificate (including given, surname, or parents names) we cannot index the record. A gender, race, and term, such as child is not enough information.
There are many death certificates of children and unknown individuals who died during Hurricane Audrey. If there is no name on the certificate (including given, surname, or parents names) we cannot index the record. A gender, race, and term, such as child is not enough information.
October 14, 2011
US Registers of U S Army 1798-1913
US—Registers of U.S. Army, 1798-1913; We need to help create a more complete look up list for places of enlistment. As there are too many to add to the actual look up list the wiki page will be a repository for those not already included. This is a very large project- this list is very important. Please access it from this link-
https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/FamilySearch_Indexing:_US%E2%80%94Registers_of_U.S._Army,_1798-1913,_Project_Updates
https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/FamilySearch_Indexing:_US%E2%80%94Registers_of_U.S._Army,_1798-1913,_Project_Updates
FamilySearch Indexing Project Udates
Attached is the Address URL to the Wiki Porject Update page. It will provide updated information on some current and all new projects for your use. Please take advantage of the information to help you be a more accurate indexer and arbitrator.
https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/FamilySearch_Indexing:_English_Language_-_Project_Update_Pages
https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/FamilySearch_Indexing:_English_Language_-_Project_Update_Pages
October 13, 2011
UK 1871 England Wales Census
UK 1871 England Wales Census
Forms that have only initials in the name field:
Index these putting the initials in the given name field- these are usually lists of prisoners.
Forms that have only initials in the name field:
Index these putting the initials in the given name field- these are usually lists of prisoners.
October 12, 2011
Texas Birth Records
Q: US Texas Birth Records 1935/004786558[171] 2 certificate numbers. He is asking which one to index he has checked the field helps and project updates and it is not covered.
A:The instructions say to use the certificate number or stamped number. Not the register number. Because this only has a stamped number. That should be the one used.
A:The instructions say to use the certificate number or stamped number. Not the register number. Because this only has a stamped number. That should be the one used.
Information for the Canadian Marriage Records:
Q: I am working on Canadian marriage records, and my question is this, the county (Welland) is written across the top, but not repeated down in the record itself, so do I use what is on the top of the form, or leave it blank?
A:There is enough variation in the records that the county isn’t written in the same place all the time anyway. So if that’s the only county reference on that record, I’d probably use it.
Q: I am working on Canadian marriage records, and my question is this, the county (Welland) is written across the top, but not repeated down in the record itself, so do I use what is on the top of the form, or leave it blank?
A:There is enough variation in the records that the county isn’t written in the same place all the time anyway. So if that’s the only county reference on that record, I’d probably use it.
October 06, 2011
UK Parish Registers
UK, Parish Registers
Some records have notations such as Rx in front of them- these are indexed as christenings
Some records have notations such as Rx in front of them- these are indexed as christenings
US Registers of Enlistment
US-Registers of Enlistment in the U. S. Army, 1798-1913 (*)
This project has been re-released with the military unit field removed. This will make this project much easier to index and arbitrate.
This project has been re-released with the military unit field removed. This will make this project much easier to index and arbitrate.
September 27, 2011
1871 UK England and Wales Census
1871 UK England and Wales census
Occupation - If listed as Farmer's wife, Farmer's son, etc., index what is on the document. - If more than one occupation is written, enter each separated by a space with no punctuation. If the document has "and" between them - plumber and joiner- index it is as it is on the document. If there is an ampersand replace it with the word and.
Occupation - If listed as Farmer's wife, Farmer's son, etc., index what is on the document. - If more than one occupation is written, enter each separated by a space with no punctuation. If the document has "and" between them - plumber and joiner- index it is as it is on the document. If there is an ampersand replace it with the word and.
September 22, 2011
Millions of Names Added
Among the 16 million records added to FamilySearch.org this week, over six million are from the United States, including new collections from California, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, New York, Oregon, and Vermont. Additionally, five million new Civil Registration and Catholic Church records from Mexico are now available for free viewing at FamilySearch.org. Begin searching now!
Searchable records on FamilySearch.org are made possible by thousands of volunteers from around the world who transcribe (index) the information from handwritten records to make it searchable by computer. More volunteers are needed to help accelerate this important work of preserving and freely publishing important genealogical records. To learn more about the FamilySearch indexing program, visit indexing.familysearch.org
Searchable records on FamilySearch.org are made possible by thousands of volunteers from around the world who transcribe (index) the information from handwritten records to make it searchable by computer. More volunteers are needed to help accelerate this important work of preserving and freely publishing important genealogical records. To learn more about the FamilySearch indexing program, visit indexing.familysearch.org
September 20, 2011
Washington DC
We are having a bit of an issue with place names: District of Columbia and Washington, D C are both in the county look up and District of Columbia is also in the state AND city LUL.
Our discussion on this issue centered on ‘type what you see,’ and what fields are being populated. Specific questions might be answered based on the project and what is being indexed. In general we view Washington as a city, not a county or state. DC or District of Columbia is not a city or a county or a state, but we would probably consider it to be properly indexed in a state field, not city or county.
Our discussion on this issue centered on ‘type what you see,’ and what fields are being populated. Specific questions might be answered based on the project and what is being indexed. In general we view Washington as a city, not a county or state. DC or District of Columbia is not a city or a county or a state, but we would probably consider it to be properly indexed in a state field, not city or county.
France Protestant Church Records This project has been changed to an advanced level project.
France Protestant Church Records They have run into some images that are from the 1500's. They are in very good condition. However, the regional form of French used is not typical French. They are going to have to be done by a special scrub team. If you download a batch, please have them return them using the Review Image option. Thank you.
France Protestant Church Records They have run into some images that are from the 1500's. They are in very good condition. However, the regional form of French used is not typical French. They are going to have to be done by a special scrub team. If you download a batch, please have them return them using the Review Image option. Thank you.
September 15, 2011
Basic Indexing Guidelines - Names
Sep 15, 2011, McD or Mc (space) D [2:20:10 PM] McDonald versus Mc Donald- it is now official to tell indexers to index this type of name without the space.
Indexers the indexing program is now asking us to index these types of names without the space between the Mc and the rest of the name as shown.
September 10, 2011
September 08, 2011
West Virginia Wills Project
The West Virginia Wills project has been released and ready for indexing below is some information that will help you with your indexing questions about the project. As you download the batches please read the Field Helps and Project Instructions before you start indexing. If the images here are to small to read please increase the size of the blog by clicking on the small magnifing glass in the lower right corner of your screen.
August 31, 2011
Wiki information and updates on US, New England–Naturalization Index 1791-1906, Project
Please see the Tab "Additional Helps" also.
https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/FamilySearch_Indexing:_US,_New_England%E2%80%93Naturalization_Index_1791-1906,_Project_Updates
Please see the Tab "Additional Helps" also.
https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/FamilySearch_Indexing:_US,_New_England%E2%80%93Naturalization_Index_1791-1906,_Project_Updates
August 30, 2011
US, Indiana Hendricks County Marriages 1811-1959
4714943[103]
134187839 SB
Batch is applications for marriages licenses with the groom on the left page and the bride on the right page. Does each document need to be indexed separately, or can the info be combined into one record. There are page numbers.
Answer- They are indexed as separate documents.
4714943[103]
134187839 SB
Batch is applications for marriages licenses with the groom on the left page and the bride on the right page. Does each document need to be indexed separately, or can the info be combined into one record. There are page numbers.
Answer- They are indexed as separate documents.
August 26, 2011
Mismatched batches UK 1871 Census
If you get a Mismatched batch, during the arbitration process please provide the following information to Indexing Support either by phone or Email. Please hold on to the batch for a few days to give the project manager time to evaluate your information.
Indexing Support Phone: 1-866-406-1830
- Share Batch #
- Film# and Batch #
- Name of project
- Date you will hold the batch before returning it.
UK 1871 Census
Project update: If the census taker began recording a household at the bottom of the previous census page and continued at the top of the page you are indexing, you should be able to find the schedule number from the previous image. Field Help has been changed to reflect this is some counties. The information applies to all.
August 25, 2011
Overlays versus "Overlapped Documents"
Overlays versus “overlapped documents”
There is a lot of confusion about the difference between an overlay and overlapped documents.
Many projects have images with two or more separate documents that overlap each other. These are not considered overlays. If the document is partially covered on one image but is uncovered on another image please index the document(s) from the image that shows the entire document. There is no need to create an extra record to index partially visible documents in this circumstance.
UK 1871 Census Mismatched Batches
UK 1871 Census Mismatched batches- We are finding that many of the mismatches that are being reported are not actually mismatches. Could you please get a SB # and check to make sure that it is actually a mismatch and have the person hold the batch until we can make sure- this shouldn't be a long process, a quick look should do. Films could be pulled erroneously if they are not. Thanks!
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