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, go to billiongrav...
Fri, 5 Jun, 2026 at 9:08 AM
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...
Wed, 23 Jul, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The prefix box, when chosen, will display under the Family Names box on the left. A prefix is an individual's title and it appears before t...
Fri, 18 Jul, 2025 at 10:45 PM
The "Given Names" box is the first box on the right-hand side of the transcription field. Given names include first names and middle nam...
Fri, 18 Jul, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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” or “s...
Fri, 18 Jul, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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. Sel...
Fri, 18 Jul, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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. ...
Fri, 18 Jul, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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. ...
Fri, 18 Jul, 2025 at 10:19 PM
The suffix box, when chosen, will appear under the "Family Names" box. A suffix comes after an individual’s full name and provides a...
Tue, 22 Jul, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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...
Tue, 22 Jul, 2025 at 7:19 PM