First and Second Pass Transcriptions- How To's
Photos taken with the BillionGraves App need to be transcribed so they can become searchable for public view. To begin transcribing, log in to your ac...
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BillionGraves is striving to have the most accurate records possible. Our transcribers are the best! However, we all make mistakes at times that need a litt...
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Transcribing A Prefix The prefix box, when chosen, will display under the Family Names box on the left. A prefix is an individual's ti...
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Transcribing the Given Name The "Given Names" box is the first box on the right-hand side of the transcription field. Given names in...
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Transcribing A Family Name The "Family Names" box is the second box on the right-hand side of the transcription field. Family names ...
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Transcribing the Birth or Death Day The "Birth or Death Date" box is the second set of boxes in the third and fourth fields on the right-hand ...
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Transcribing the Birth or Death Month The "Birth or Death Month" box is the first set of boxes in the third and fourth fields on the right-han...
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Transcribing the Year of Birth or Death The "Birth or Death Year" boxes are the third set of boxes in the third and fourth fields on the ri...
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Transcribing a Suffix The suffix box, when chosen, will appear under the "Family Names" box. A suffix comes after an individu...
Mon, 6 Jul, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Transcribing A Maiden Name The "maiden name" box can be added to the transcription form in two ways. By clicking on the Add More Informat...
Mon, 6 Jul, 2026 at 2:30 PM