This one had been on my mind for several days and had to figure out what was up.
What I pointed out, is almost pointed out in the Difference between the laminated QuickSheet and Evidence Explained. I had even posted a comment on the Evidence Explained website. But, I didn't pick up HOW I needed to cite them differently. I knew that they were different, but didn't know how or why.
From the cards that I am looking at, even as we speak, the person registering only SIGNed the card. The hand writing is different, between the "input" and the signature. (front, at the bottom). The "back" with the local board stamp.
I see, that I have some work to do on my citations in this area, as well. Thank you for this information. I also have noticed that some birth years are a year different from other records. I suspect that some draft registrars asked the age of the draftee, and did the subtractions themselves.
You are most welcome. Actually, I have picked up information that I didn't have before, but the dates have been good. I say that, because many of my "other" birth dates were from an AGE entry on the record,
I have most of my 05 June 1917 Records updated. Have been able to correct another part of the Citation, based on another change from the Web Merge Feature from Ancestry.
and .... I missed a couple of pieces of information and deleted some confusing information, for me, that prompted me to make this video.
I should have mentioned this in the video, BUT, this is a GOOD example of the need to LOOK at the Record. The transcription provided by Ancestry would NOT tell you that there were 3 different form.
I didn't react, as I should have, when I saw the difference. I should have stopped and relooked at what I was seeing. I just didn't know WHAT the difference was.
I was fortunate enough to live close to the NARA facility near Atlanta, Georgia and access the original WWI Draft Registration Cards. Some I photocopied and others, I just extracted information from. This was early in my researcher development stage and I now realize that I did not copy all the information from each card. Thankfully, I can now get that information from Ancestry.com, but now I also should add Ancestry.com's collection as a source. This will consume a great deal of time. I wish I had known better during those early years of research.
I'm convinced you never sleep, Cousin Russ. 😊
ReplyDeleteThis one had been on my mind for several days and had to figure out what was up.
ReplyDeleteWhat I pointed out, is almost pointed out in the Difference between the laminated QuickSheet and Evidence Explained. I had even posted a comment on the Evidence Explained website. But, I didn't pick up HOW I needed to cite them differently. I knew that they were different, but didn't know how or why.
Now I do.
59 more Citations to clean up, but that's OK.
Russ
Erica Madsen
ReplyDeleteFrom the cards that I am looking at, even as we speak, the person registering only SIGNed the card. The hand writing is different, between the "input" and the signature. (front, at the bottom). The "back" with the local board stamp.
Hope that helps,
Russ
I see, that I have some work to do on my citations in this area, as well. Thank you for this information.
ReplyDeleteI also have noticed that some birth years are a year different from other records. I suspect that some draft registrars asked the age of the draftee, and did the subtractions themselves.
Leah Smith
ReplyDeleteYou are most welcome. Actually, I have picked up information that I didn't have before, but the dates have been good. I say that, because many of my "other" birth dates were from an AGE entry on the record,
Thank you for your comment.
Russ
Just a follow up.
ReplyDeleteI have most of my 05 June 1917 Records updated. Have been able to correct another part of the Citation, based on another change from the Web Merge Feature from Ancestry.
and .... I missed a couple of pieces of information and deleted some confusing information, for me, that prompted me to make this video.
Russ
I should have mentioned this in the video, BUT, this is a GOOD example of the need to LOOK at the Record. The transcription provided by Ancestry would NOT tell you that there were 3 different form.
ReplyDeleteI didn't react, as I should have, when I saw the difference. I should have stopped and relooked at what I was seeing. I just didn't know WHAT the difference was.
I was fortunate enough to live close to the NARA facility near Atlanta, Georgia and access the original WWI Draft Registration Cards. Some I photocopied and others, I just extracted information from. This was early in my researcher development stage and I now realize that I did not copy all the information from each card. Thankfully, I can now get that information from Ancestry.com, but now I also should add Ancestry.com's collection as a source. This will consume a great deal of time. I wish I had known better during those early years of research.
ReplyDeleteLeah Smith, I think most of us can relate to wishing we had known better in those early years. 😊
ReplyDeleteThanks for your excellent explanation of important details & distinctions within the same record collection.
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