Well, this course didn't dally around; it jumped straight into the nuts and bolts of creating a good transcription. While several of the courses I previously wrote about did touch on the basics of transcription, Modules 1 and 2 of Skills: Transcribing, Abstracting & Extracting provides an intense introduction to the process.
Yes, I have already
How do you learn more about a photograph? Here are some basic questions to help get started.
Photography: Clues Pictures Hold, Editing, Digitizing and Various Projects
WHO is in the photograph?
It would seem that this is a simple question to answer, but identifying people in photographs is not always that easy, especially if there are no other photographs of that person and no living person is around to make the identification. In that case, it may be necessary to rely on a name writ
175 years ago today Inspector Charles MAY along with Sergeants Thomas SMITHERS and Hugh McGREGOR resigned from the Metropolitan Police Force in London and began their 5 month journey to Hong Kong in order to establish the Hong Kong Police Force. As the senior officer Charles has found his way into the history books but Thomas and Hugh barely get a mention. As a personal tribute to these two officers I have today published pen pictures of their lives on my Hong Kong Police Ancestors Blog.
Echoes of our Ancestors
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Over the years, local news found in hometown newspapers has run the gambit, from the very serious to news that isn’t necessarily hard-core journalism.
Some of the articles you might find relevant to your genealogy includes:
By Shannon Bennett, Student
Many of my and my husband’s family come from England. Lots. Lots and lots. Did I say quite a few? Well, needless to say I am intrigued by the records that are over there but at times I do not understand exactly what is being said. We sort of speak the same language.
Parliament (c) 2014 Shannon Combs-Bennett. Used with permission.
I am sure some of you can relate. Even here in the US our words have evolved over time. For example I had an ancestor who was a paperhanger. W
When researching the lives of our ancestors in photographs it’s hard not to notice all of the changes happening through time. Some changes were big while others were small and may go unrecognized. Take for instance women's clothing during the 1800s.
1830s – It was the ending of the “romantic” era, and women were wearing the hourglass silhouette, which consisted of very full sleeves, very wide necklines, a v-shaped bodice, and wide ankle-length skirts.
1840s – The s
Your ancestor’s headstone can indicate both their date of birth and death. However, this information is only as accurate as the person providing the information to the stone carver. Always locate other sources to confirm the dates carved into the stone.
If you have a death certificate and it states the name of a cemetery, Google the cemetery name. Then add the word “Index” to your search. Sometimes you will find that someone has transcribed a cemetery and uploade
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To correctly identify military uniforms in photographs, it is necessary to read reference books and related websites about the particular branch of the military in its specific country during the correct historical time period. There are absolutely no rules about how a military designed its uniforms over time, although there are a few observations that can be made about military uniforms in general.
A country did not always automatically give uniforms to its mil
Tracking money is not just mindless busywork. It has a purpose. Keeping track of money as it flows in and out of your business is a process that is key to providing you with the necessary information on how your business is doing which leads to better decision making. Managing your financial resources will involve the following aspects of money management:
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By Shannon Bennett, Student
How many of you knew that there were other types of US Census schedules? If you did know, did you know how many different types there are? I knew about a couple of them but I had no idea that there were so many.
Non-population schedules are great ways to gather more information about the family and the community you are researching. They can
Newspapers give us insight into life as it was during our ancestor’s time. While still driven by advertising, the newspapers of old often held more personal information than we find in today’s equivalent.
In addition to vital statistic type data you will find that historical newspapers also contain other genealogical relevant information including:
It is extremely important to learn about the location(s) our ancestors lived. We need to be aware of when certain jurisdictions were formed, what records were kept and when, which jurisdictions were responsible for keeping specific records, and what records are currently accessible.
Keep in mind that jurisdictional boundaries may have changed over time, so it is important to keep track of what jurisdictions a location was a part of during the time the family resided ther
Upon successful completion of 40 courses in your Certificate Program and achieving a minimum grade of D, you will receive a Certificate in Genealogical Studies.
Students who complete a 40 course Certificate are awarded the postnomials PLCGS (Professional Learning Certificate in Genealogical Studies). Students must complete a 40 course certificate program to receive these postnomials.
By Shannon Bennett, Student
Do you ever read something and feel your head getting full? That feeling of “oh no, this is a lot of stuff, how am I ever going to remember it all?” Well, that’s the feeling I have right now after finishing the next section of the English: Occupation-Professions and Trades course.
Vinters Hall. Wikimedia Commons. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:VintersHall_2.jpg
This last week I learned more than I ever knew about associations. What are associations you ask? Well
Well, there are a number of good reasons, but let’s face it, most people trace their ancestors for curiosity’s sake. Others trace their ancestors because they want to know about their different ethnic backgrounds. Others want to trace their roots simply for an increased understanding of just who they are and where they came from. Someone else may need proof of their heritage to gain special benefits from their government.
Tracing your ancestors should no
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA. thc 5a36898 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/thc.5a36898
