Dallas Genealogical Society » 1940 US Census Indexing http://www.dallasgenealogy.net/wp Talk to us! Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:45:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 1940 US Census 5K Indexing Challange http://www.dallasgenealogy.net/wp/2012/05/03/1940-us-census-5k-indexing-challange/ http://www.dallasgenealogy.net/wp/2012/05/03/1940-us-census-5k-indexing-challange/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 13:56:25 +0000 Tony Hanson http://www.dallasgenealogy.net/wp/?p=652 Continue reading →]]> The Dallas Genealogical Society is holding a 1940 US Census indexing challenge and contest. The goal is to index at least 5000 names (125 census pages) between Thursday, May 3 and Sunday May 6. The person who indexes the most records (with the highest quality) will win a Years individual membership in the DGS (or may elect to donate the $30 to the DGS general fund).

See the Contest Rules and then get started!

]]> http://www.dallasgenealogy.net/wp/2012/05/03/1940-us-census-5k-indexing-challange/feed/ 0 DGS Members are helping to index the 1940 US Census http://www.dallasgenealogy.net/wp/2012/04/10/dgs-members-are-helping-to-index-the-1940-us-census/ http://www.dallasgenealogy.net/wp/2012/04/10/dgs-members-are-helping-to-index-the-1940-us-census/#comments Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:18:56 +0000 Tony Hanson http://www.dallasgenealogy.net/wp/?p=644 Continue reading →]]> As genealogists, we have all spent countless hours searching through census records looking for our own relatives. Most of us just take the existence of a fully indexed census for granted, blissfully unaware of the herculean effort that went into its creation. Well, its payback time, and I for one am thrilled to be able to contribute. What a wonderful opportunity to be a participant in the creation of an enduring legacy for future researchers!

The DGS strongly encourages all genealogists to participate and asks that DGS members associate their activities with the Dallas Genealogical Society. See this Family Search aid for information on registering.

As you learn the ins and outs of indexing please share your tips and suggestions with the rest of us by replying to this post…

 

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