Here is a brief but potentially helpful article from Mocavo.com on using the census in your research. Among other things, the author explains how the census can provide information that is not obvious at first glance. Scrutinizing the questions asked and answers provided in each column of the form and then thinking them through may lead your research in new directions.
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Indexing at FamilySearch.org
If you have Internet access and some spare time, here is an opportunity for you to contribute to a worldwide genealogy database. familysearch.org is always looking for volunteer indexers to enter information from original documents into a searchable online database. Go to the website and click on "indexing", and in just a few minutes you can download the software and set up an account. Before finding a project to work on, click on "get started" and scroll down to the indexing tutorials and guidelines to become familiar with the process.
Family Seach will keep track of how many records you enter, and also let you know how accurate your indexing is- each record is indexed by two volunteers, and an arbitrator decides who is correct when your entry disagrees with the that of the other volunteer.
Tip: After you download a project, look for the link to the project guidelines. Also, when trying to decypher a handwritten name, open a 2nd tab in your browser and go to this website:
worldvitalrecords.com/browsesurnames
Family Seach will keep track of how many records you enter, and also let you know how accurate your indexing is- each record is indexed by two volunteers, and an arbitrator decides who is correct when your entry disagrees with the that of the other volunteer.
Tip: After you download a project, look for the link to the project guidelines. Also, when trying to decypher a handwritten name, open a 2nd tab in your browser and go to this website:
worldvitalrecords.com/browsesurnames
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Hispanic Research Webinar for English speakers June 21st
This webinar would be of interest to an English speaking genealogist who wants to do Hispanic research or help a Hispanic person with their research. You can get the details from the family search blog here.
Thanks to ResearchBuzz for letting us know.
Thanks to ResearchBuzz for letting us know.
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