How do I edit the "race" notation on a voter registration record?

Constance Barcza

There is an error in transcription which lists someone as the incorrect race on a voter registration record. I see the ability to edit certain fields, but not "race". How do I correct this error?

AndLinda

When there is not the ability to edit the transcription which in this case would be the race or if the document itself lists the incorrect race by the enumerator and it can't be edited as indexed, there is nothing to do at this point but make sure that you make a detailed note of the source so others can see it and the reason the source was attached. And make sure that the correct race is documented in the Family Tree with a note.....maybe under the birth date or anyplace you feel would be appropriate where others could see it.

Best of luck. I hope that this helps.

lstolk36

Dear Constance,

We received your question about error transcription. We have added a URL that hopefully will work for you.

https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-i-edit-or-delete-a-correction-that-i-made-to-an-indexed-historical-record

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. If you are not successful please call us at 1-866-406-1830 for further assistance.

Thank you for the work you are doing in Family Tree and we wish you much success.

lstolk36

Good evening Constance:

Reviewing our previous answer regarding your question ' How to edit a race notation?

We found another suggestions that may be helpful for you.

Please review the URL listed below

https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-i-fix-indexing-or-transcription-errors-in-historical-records

We hope that this second response will assist you in your use of FamilySearch Family Tree.

Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

Thank you for the work you are doing in Family Tree and we wish you much success.