After much time recuperating from medical issues, feeling lost in a jumble of words but unable to put them together in a coherent way, I’m starting over. Please bear with me as I relearn how to find my way out of the maze and focus on an ancestor or genealogy topic.

Today’s subject is transcription of documents, something I have sorely neglected in the past. I have found that it is vital to understanding both the content of the records and the life of the person they are attached to. I believe it is hard for me because I never really liked to do book reports, aka literature reviews. I was good in reading the book, but restating the important parts was never my forte.

Last week, for the first time, I transcribed a census record for an ancestor. It was tedious and time consuming (contrary to my fast food mentality) but when it was done, I really felt that I had accomplished something! Three paragraphs that brought me closer to that person and signified a Win, Win for my daily tasks!!! I’m all about little victories 🙂

If you also have had little victories, share them with us for a worldwide celebration!!!

Next post: the importance of a research log.

Debbie, txwordweaver

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