Our thanks to Thomas MacEntee at    G E N E A L O G Y    B A R G A I N S    https://genealogybargains.com/                       for this week's blog information. Transcription, a skill you need! At some point, every genealogist needs to transcribe a  document. A one - of - a - kind document only accessible in - person at an archive . Or a document scanned as an imag e  but not converted into usable text. Here is an overview of how quickly and easily transcribe handwritten and difficult - to - read documents.                                                                                                                  Transcribing Tools Transcript  hel ps you transcribe text on digital images of documents.  F ree for personal use ;  pro version allows access to spe cial features including search and replace and image manipulation. Uses a “split screen,” meaning the image being transcribed is open in the top window of the program while the window below displays typing as the docum

Auburn, Washington  February 2019 Not that anyone wants to be reminded of what is outside your window this weekend, but disasters of one kind or another have impact on our family life.  Thomas MacEntee has graciously shared his   10 Ways to Document Disasters in Genealogy Research How did our ancestors persevere and survive in the face of disaster - natural, manmade and financial - so that we could be here today to tell their stories? Learn how to not only locate your ancestors amidst the rubble but give voice to their stories. 1.  Research historical newspapers. Not every disaster was headline news; read small town “gossip” or “goings on” columns to find more information. And certain misfortunes might not be mentioned so as to not embarrass a family or other reasons. Read between the lines and connect the dots. 2.  Conduct cluster and collateral searches. Using census and other records, look for a spike in deaths in certain locations or on certain dates. Don’t limit yourself to just