The epitaph box, when chosen, will be at the bottom of the transcription form.


  • An epitaph is a text on a gravestone or monument to honor a deceased person. Typically these are very short and will include a religious verse, poem, saying, or achievements of an individual. However, there are very long epitaphs on some monuments that are the exception; especially for famous or extremely wealthy individuals. 


  • Short epitaph examples:


"Weep not father and mother for me, for I am waiting in glory for thee".


"Gone from our home but not from our hearts". 


  • Lengthy epitaph examples: 


Charles Howard 1st Earl of Carlisle and his daughter Lady Mary Fenwick (Howard) in York Minster.


Lady Mary-"...Her life was a patrimony to the poor and friendless & her many virtues make her memory precious..."

Admiral Sir George Pocock in Westminster Abbey


..."Indefatigably active and persevering in his own duty, he enforced a strict observance of it in others; at the same time with so much mildness, with such condescending manners as to gain the love and esteem of all who served under him..."



  • If an epitaph appears on the gravestone, enter it in the epitaph field.


  • If an epitaph does not appear on the gravestone, leave this field blank.





There are two methods to add an epitaph to the form: 



Method 1: To permanently add epitaphs to all transcriptions 


Step 1: To add an epitaph, to the transcription currently being worked on, and all future transcriptions, choose the "form settings" box under the transcription form. Once chosen, the epitaph box will appear at the bottom of the transcription form each time you transcribe an image. 


Step 2: Select the tab button to advance to the next field on the transcription form. 



Method 2: To add an epitaph to the current transcription form


Step 1: To add an epitaph to the transcription in the current form only, choose the "add more information" button. Once chosen, in this format, it will appear at the bottom of the transcription form for the current transcription. 


 

Step 2: Select the tab button to advance to the next field on the transcription form.