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Basic Transcription Conventions

If information is not available leave the field empty. We are not transcribing every available field so please be careful as you move across the page.

Spelling: Transcribe information exactly as it appears, including typos and abbreviations, such as Thpmas or Wm.

Illegible text: If characters in a word are difficult to read, make a guess and enclose the entire word in single square brackets: [Tomlinson] or write [illegible] in square brackets

Addresses: Type the address as it appears, including street name abbreviations, such as Laf. vs. Lafayette.

Ditto Marks: If ditto marks are used to indicate the information is the same as the line above, please write the full information indicated.