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.
September 27, 2011
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.
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