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partial batch indexing goneI started indexing a batch 2 days ago. I waited until what I had done had been saved and then I cl…
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Does the indexing website allow us to call in a question to the indexing help center?I used to be able to call in a question if I couldn't find the answer. I no longer see where to ge…
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How to index surnames UK, England, Herefordshire—Bishop's Transcripts, 1583–1754 [Part C][MS2Y-562]Please can someone give me some help with understanding the instructions for surnames in the Herefo…
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Over 90 entries and I skipped 2. Can I add, subtract a field?I am doing land records and have over 19 entries done. I am rechecking my work and see that I skip…Answered ✓ Closed katherine christensen 272 views 2 comments 1 point Most recent by katherine christensen
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"Entry" clarification"If multiple grantees were listed for a single transaction, index information about each one i…Answered Closed AncestorSeeker - Sis. Woodbury 271 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by AncestorSeeker - Sis. Woodbury
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Should a person that's properly listed in two sections of a muster roll be indexed both times?United States—Enlisted and Officer Muster Rolls and Rosters, 1916–1939 [Part J][M37T-9RH] In the ab…
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Some names say +1 and have no name after that what do I do? Also if a name says Jr do I index it?I am indexing land records for Erie, New York. Some of the names say +1 and have no name after that…Answered Closed katherine christensen 302 views 3 comments 1 point Most recent by Lisa Kay Horlacher
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Can indexing results be moved retroactively to a previously formed group?Our stake gave a challenge to the AP and Young Women to do 3,000 records by the end of the year. S…
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Missing a batch I reviewedI just completed review of a batch that had about 190 records in it. The initial indexer had entere…
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Should line be indexed as though it were a ditto?The author of the document has been quite consistent in using ditto marks. On line 19 he just put l…Answered ✓ Closed Lisa Kay Horlacher 441 views 6 comments 0 points Most recent by Lisa Kay Horlacher
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