One Quick Handwriting Transcription Challenge Every Day-for the genealogist in you
Monday, October 31, 2011
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Who Is At the Bottom of the Page?
Who is listed at the very bottom of this census page? The complete image for this 1930 census page is below and the larger image (3rd one in this blog post) is the remaining names from this household on the top of the next page.
The wife and children from the next page. The third entry on this page (the 18 year old son) is interesting as well.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
1910 Chicago Resident
Who is on line 51[top entry] of this 1910 census from Chicago, Illinois? Full sheet below for those who would like to see it.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Renting For $60 a Month
What is the name of the person enumerated on the line with the blue dot? This one is easier than ones we have had over the last several days.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Monday, October 24, 2011
Who Is That Kid?
What is the name of the child on the line with the red dot in this 1920 census record from Hancock County, Illinois? The whole census page can be viewed below for those who would like to see more handwriting.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
What's That Last Name?
What is the last name of the estate being settled in the lines marked by the red dot? The last name is the same in both entries--one for the guardian's report and another for the administrator's report? What's the last name?
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Commenting on Transcriber Posts
To comment on images we have posted, you must visit the blog and submit a response. Responses can be submitted anonymously, but I usually approve everything--unless it is clear spam.
If you don't see your response within 12 hours or so, consider resubmitting it. Occasionally when I approve responses on my smart phone, I click on the "delete" button as it is VERY close to the "approve" button. Once I hit that, I can't go and get the post back.
If you don't see your response within 12 hours or so, consider resubmitting it. Occasionally when I approve responses on my smart phone, I click on the "delete" button as it is VERY close to the "approve" button. Once I hit that, I can't go and get the post back.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Line 6-Lovely Census Handwriting
What is the sixth name on this page? The image below pulls up a larger image--the desired name is on line 84 of the larger sheet. Try and avoid looking in indexes and other finding aids for this one. It's a challenge. I know who it is, but won't provide any clues.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Just who is that second person?
Who are the names in household 2478 from this 1860 census in Adams County, Illinois? I've posted the whole census page below for those who want to give it a look at to see more of the handwriting. But try and "interpret" using only the census information here. I do know what this one is supposed to be.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Our Philosophy and Purpose
The Daily Genealogy Transcriber was started on a whim--at least partially. All genealogists struggle with names that are difficult to read and get read "creatively" by indexers or transcriptionsists. Despite the best of intentions, those reading records can interpret things in ways other than they were intended.
The point of Transcriber was to see how easy it is to read something in a way other than it was written. For that reason, we don't always post the entire image--although often we do post more than just one word if the item is from a census, a passenger list, a church record, etc.
However, with signatures--that often is the only handwriting we have as the person signing the document often did not write the entire document. That's the case with draft registrations, original copies of wills, and a few other records. In some cases, the signature is all that is posted because that is the ONLY sample of that person's handwriting available.
Usually images posted are the largest and best magnification that I can get--click on the image and often times it will come up bigger.
Part of how we (I) play the game here at the Genealogy Transcriber is to show you part of the entire document so we can see how errors in transcription happen. I think that for some of us (ok, at least me) seeing those alternate renderings is extremely helpful when searching databases that contain transcriptions of names.
In almost every case, I know what the "answer" is,and usually post it in a few days after the original image runs. If you see a post from me, then it's either a general comment, directed suggestion, or the "answer."
Thanks for playing--and please continue to play. There are quite a few who diligently follow The Genealogy Transcriber every day and I DO appreciate that.
Michael
The point of Transcriber was to see how easy it is to read something in a way other than it was written. For that reason, we don't always post the entire image--although often we do post more than just one word if the item is from a census, a passenger list, a church record, etc.
However, with signatures--that often is the only handwriting we have as the person signing the document often did not write the entire document. That's the case with draft registrations, original copies of wills, and a few other records. In some cases, the signature is all that is posted because that is the ONLY sample of that person's handwriting available.
Usually images posted are the largest and best magnification that I can get--click on the image and often times it will come up bigger.
Part of how we (I) play the game here at the Genealogy Transcriber is to show you part of the entire document so we can see how errors in transcription happen. I think that for some of us (ok, at least me) seeing those alternate renderings is extremely helpful when searching databases that contain transcriptions of names.
In almost every case, I know what the "answer" is,and usually post it in a few days after the original image runs. If you see a post from me, then it's either a general comment, directed suggestion, or the "answer."
Thanks for playing--and please continue to play. There are quite a few who diligently follow The Genealogy Transcriber every day and I DO appreciate that.
Michael
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Monday, October 17, 2011
Sunday, October 16, 2011
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Saturday, October 15, 2011
November Webinar Schedule
November webinars we are giving include:
- Ancestry.com US Census Searching
- DeedMapper for Metes and Bounds Properties
- Using the Bureau of Land Management Website
- A Missing 1840 Census Enumeration
More details and registration information are located on our website.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Two and Three On This List
What are the second and third names on this 1800 federal census enumeration from Harford County, Maryland?
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Top of the Census List
Who is at the top of this list of enumerees from the 1830 federal census for Coshocton County, Ohio?
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Monday, October 10, 2011
Sunday, October 9, 2011
What's the Name of that Guy from Tigerville?
This 1882 native of Edgard, Louisiana, didn't know his birthdate precisedly, but he registered there in 1942 for the World War Two Draft.
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Kinston Native Registers
This 1878 native of Kingston, New York, registered for the World War Two draft in New York City in 1942.
Friday, October 7, 2011
Born in Oklahoma in 1886
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
We Don't Want to Settle That Estate Ourselves
Regular readers may recognize the last names....but what are the names of these three heirs who signed a relinquishment to administrate an estate in Illinois in 1869?
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Monday, October 3, 2011
Recent Webinars for Download
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- Court Records-Pig Blood in the Snow. This lecture discusses American court records at the county level where cases were typically originally heard. Discusses cases of main genealogical relevance along with searching techniques. For $6.50 you will be able to download the media file and the PDF version of the handout. Add to cart here.
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Michael
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Thanks!
Michael
Sunday, October 2, 2011
A Dallas Native Registers
This 50 year old Dallas, Texas native registered for the World War Two draft in 1942. He had a scar on the center of his forehead, but I don't think that impacted his signature.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Loyola Student Registers in 1948
This registrant registered for the draft in September of 1948 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was born in 1929 in New Orleans, and was a student at Loyola at the time he registered.
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