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Transcribing

Once you sign up for an account, a new Transcribe tab will appear above each page.

You can create or edit transcriptions by modifying the text entry field and saving. Each modification is stored as a separate version of the page, so that it should be easy to revert to older versions if necessary.

Registered users can also add notes to pages to comment on difficult words, suggest readings, or discuss the texts.

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, ending in a question mark: [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.

Detailed Field Information

Name of Member: First and Middle: Enter first and middle name (or initial)

Name of Member: Last: Enter the last name

Notes in Member Field: Occasionally there are notes detailing name changes on the account. Please transcribe any notes or additional information about the member here.

Age: Enter the age

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

Name of Beneficiary: First and Middle: Enter first, middle name (or initial)

Name of Beneficiary: Last: Enter the last name

Notes in Beneficiary Field: Occasionally there are notes detailing name changes on the account. Please transcribe any notes or additional information about the Beneficiary here.

Application Date: The Application Date is the first set of Month and Day dates.