Transcribing for FreeBMD and FreeCen and ...

[Geoff]

Hi,
I am involved in Transcribing the 1891 Census of Somerset Parishes for the FreeCen Project.

To find out about the FREE CENSUS project all details can be found at the following website.

www.freecen.rootsweb.com/project.htm

Here you will find the different counties and the coordinators that distribute the material for transcription.
Some is in Fiche form and some on CD.

There is a demand for CHECKERS at the moment.
These people validate someone else's transcriptions before they are released.
I think this process is done twice to try and overcome any mistakes that may have been made.

Don't be shy, it's not hard, but is very interesting.

Cheers
Geoff

[minime]

I've been transcribing for FreeBMD for a little while now. I enjoy it. I figured since I don't have the means to really do a lot of research for people, it was a way of returning the help they've all given me.

[jakky]

I have now volunteered for FreeCen, I hope I can be of help, I would like to think I can put something back for all the help I have had,

Jakky

[Kazza]

Oops,

Thanks to SS From the Rhondda for pointing out the link I posted did not work. 

'Tis now corrected.  And a lesson learned:  Always use Preview to check you gave the correct link. 

Kazza.

[janham]

Hi all,

After reading through all your postings regarding transcribing,  I too have now volunteered to transcribe for Freecen.  I received a CD within a few days and have spent the last couple of days reading all the info on the Freecen site about how to get started. 
I have just in the last hour finished transcribing my first page, I have sent it off to my co-ordinator (who is really helpfull) for checking just  to make sure I've got the hang of it  before I really get stuck in.  I am pleased that the work I am doing now may help people link to their families for free, and that I can re-pay in some way all the help others have given me.

Regards
Jan

[Vicky]

I have just started transcribing for FreeBMD.

For those interested in starting out transcribing, FreeBMD is much easier to transcribe than FreeCEN.

My husband is transcribing FreeCEN for 1891 and there is much more work involved.
If you want a challenge then try FreeCEN.

The quicker we have all the data on-line, the better it will be for us all.

[tabitha]

I've just this minute emailed to volunteer for FreeBMD thanks to reading this post!! 

tabitha

[Geoff]

Good to see all the new volunteers.

I hope you all enjoy the experience as much as I do.

Cheers
Geoff

[Arranroots]

Thanks to SS for posting this suggestion and WELL DONE to those who have risen to the challenge.

I have just sent off my details to transcribe freecen 1861 for South Gloucestershire.  I'm quite excited and hope I can make a good job of it!  I agree that if lots of us do a little bit, we should make great progress in making this information widely available FOR FREE!

Would welcome any hints or tips from those more experienced than myself: there are bound to be pitfalls I haven't considered.

At least Darcy should get more sleep nights, without me pestering her for look-ups!! LOL 

Arranroots