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You can create or edit transcriptions by modifying the text entry field and saving. Each modification is stored as a separate version of the page, so that it should be easy to revert to older versions if necessary.
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Basic Transcription Conventions
If information is not available leave the field empty. We are not transcribing every available field so please be careful as you move across the page.
Spelling: Transcribe information exactly as it appears, including typos and abbreviations, such as Thpmas or Wm.
Illegible text: If characters in a word are difficult to read, make a guess and enclose the entire word in single square brackets, ending in a question mark: [Tomlinson?] or write [illegible] in square brackets
Addresses: Type the address as it appears, including street name abbreviations, such as Laf. vs. Lafayette.
Ditto Marks: If ditto marks are used to indicate the information is the same as the line above, please write the full information indicated.
Detailed Field Information
Name of Deceased: First and Middle: Enter first and middle name (or initial)
Name of Deceased: Last: Enter the last name
Address of Deceased: Type the address as it appears, including street name abbreviations, such as Laf. vs. Lafayette
Place of Death: Type the address as it appears, including street name abbreviations, such as Laf. vs. Lafayette
Age at Death (Year):Generally just the year. If under a year, write the number of months and abbreviation: 6 mo. or 3 mo.
Physicians Name: First and Middle: Enter first, middle name (or initial)
Physicians Name: Last: Enter the last name
Date of Death (Month): Month of death, do not use abbreviations: August not Aug.
Date of Death (Day): Numerical entry: 1 not First, 2 not Second
Name of Beneficiary: First and Middle: Enter first, middle name (or initial)
Name of Beneficiary: Last: Enter the last name
Address of Beneficiary: Type the address as it appears, including street name abbreviations, such as Laf. vs. Lafayette.
To Whom Paid: First and Middle: Enter first, middle name (or initial)
To Whom Paid: Last: Enter the last name
Cause of Death: Generally transcribe as it appears and use brackets if you are uncertain. If multiple reasons are listed, separate them with a comma. Note: Using Google to determine correct spelling of medical terminology is useful.