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Indexing shortfalls.

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By Bob McAllister. The relationship between family history researchers and those who transcribe and/or index records is a complex one. When a previously unknown document is revealed, the selfless toilers who facilitated the discovery are lauded. On the other hand, when a cryptic squiggle has been misinterpreted, digits transposed, or entries from two records tangled; the oafs responsible are roundly condemned as being if not actually well meaning then barely competent for the task.[1] Yet, deep down we recognise that … Continue reading

Things I’m grateful for

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I started my family history research in 1987 following my father’s death. I looked at the people who attended his funeral and wondered not only where all the people I remembered from my childhood had gone, but also who they really were – we often called people aunt and uncle as a courtesy not because they were related. As I had by then migrated to Australia, doing research in England was a slow process and involved many hours of searching microfilmed … Continue reading