Transcribing for FreeBMD and FreeCen and ...

[nutkin]

You all inspired me so I offered to transcribe for FreeReg.  I heard back within a couple of hours.  I am just waiting now for the data and to start typing

I decided that I need to not rely on everone else to do the research that I wanted online so I took action.  I hope in the end I can help others who are waiting for the same information that I have been itching to get my little paws on!!

[Jaki]

Hi

Have just volunteered for FreeBMD. Am now waiting to get the data to transcribe.   

Ok so there is an ulterior motive .... I want the info on the net ..... lol

Jaki

[SS from The Rhondda]

Thanks all.

Don't forget to let others know of the good work you are doing -
add a message / link to the bottom of your e-mails, and to your RootsChat profile.
The more willing volunteers there are, the quicker your ancestors records become available on-line for free!

If you are volunteering for FreeCEN, it is a good idea to start off with an area you are familiar with. You will recognise the placenames & surnames more easily.

[Janet B]

Brilliant idea! Have contacted Freecen and hopefully can do my bit.
Just wanted to keep the post current and hopefully encourage more people to volunteer.

cheers
Janet 

[shazzi_b]

You have all utterly inspired me - so Ive contacted Freecen to attempt to do some kind of contribution for my area.  It will be handy for those moments when you hit a brick wall and dont know where to attempt next (happens to me a lot recently!)

 

[Jill E]

Just read the other replies and decided to volunteer. I received an answer to my email the following day and am now waiting for my CD to arrive in the mail so that I can get started.
Even though I am in Australia it seems that this is not a problem. I do not have access to a fiche reader but as the 1861 is on CD then I can help with that.
I encourage anyone to offer so that we can get it online as fast as possible.
I know it will be a great help to so many people and it is the best I can do to return the help that has been given me during my research.

[maidmarianoops]

Okay ,my arm is twisted,mind you it was easy, sylvia

[Mars Barr]

But where does the info come from?
Do they send out copies of census etc that have to be transcribed
I could be interested in doing some but would like to know where to obtain the info

[Kazza]

Mars Bar,

The most straightforward is the FreeBMD,  where you download the pages from their webpage:

http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/Signup.html

For the signup page.

Kazza.