We are now onto phase 2, the checking stage. This entails everyone checking back through all the transcribed data and comparing it to the original register pages. Trying to ensure no-one checks their own work and that standardized formatting is in place is proving to...
We are nearing the end of the transcription phase now. This means that all the initial registers have been transcribed and uploaded to Dropbox. Many thanks to everyone who helped. A special thank you to John, Malcolm and Carol who completed the most files between...
Using Dropbox to coordinate all the instruction files and data transfers is proving a steep learning curve but we are getting there. The lack of consistency between the schools’ registers is giving rise to some issues. However, the transcribing work has started well....
Uploading of all the files to be transcribed to Dropbox has encountered some small issues. Not least, that we don’t have enough space for them all. Hence all the volunteers, and a few family members, have been encouraged to join via an affiliate link to...
Today marks the start of the transcription project working alongside some of the Devon Family History Society members. Via the DFHS Facebook page a request for volunteers yielded some interest and from that four industrious volunteers are kicking us off!...