First Pass Transcription

Transcription Guide- First Pass
Photos taken with the BillionGraves app need to be transcribed so they can become searchable. To begin transcribing, go to billiongraves.com/transcribe and ...
Wed, 22 Nov, 2023 at 1:21 PM
How Do I Transcribe A Prefix?
The prefix box, when chosen, will display at the top of the transcription form.   A prefix is an individual's title and it appears before thei...
Wed, 22 Nov, 2023 at 12:19 PM
How Do I Transcribe A Given Name?
  The "Given Names" box is the first box on the right-hand side of the transcription field. Given names include first names and middl...
Sat, 18 Nov, 2023 at 11:17 PM
How Do I Transcribe A Family Name?
The "Family Names" box is the second box on the right-hand side of the transcription field. Family names are also known as “last names”...
Sat, 18 Nov, 2023 at 11:20 PM
How Do I Transcribe The Day Of Birth Or Death?
The "Birth or Death Date" box is the second set of boxes in the third and fourth fields on the right-hand side of the transcription form. ...
Sat, 18 Nov, 2023 at 11:23 PM
How Do I Transcribe A 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-hand side of the transcription form.   ...
Sat, 18 Nov, 2023 at 11:27 PM
How Do I Transcribe 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 right-hand side of the transcription form. ...
Thu, 9 Nov, 2023 at 4:37 PM
How Do I Transcribe a Suffix?
The suffix box, when chosen, will appear under the "Family Names" box.  A suffix comes after an individual’s full name and provides additi...
Sun, 19 Nov, 2023 at 12:17 AM
How Do I Transcribe A Maiden Name?
The "maiden name" box can be added to the transcription form by clicking on the form settings button and choosing "maiden name" to add t...
Sun, 19 Nov, 2023 at 12:35 AM
How Do I Transcribe A Marriage Date?
The "marriage date" box when chosen, will appear under the boxes for the date of death.  Once the boxes have been added to the form, click on ...
Wed, 22 Nov, 2023 at 12:34 PM