With the children using the computer for homework, Mom finishing her studies at the university, and Dad working, the computer is always in high demand, and each family member takes turns indexing.
Together, the family indexed more than 37, records in These children and their families have risen to the challenge Elder David A. But I know of no age limit described in the scriptures or guidelines announced by Church leaders restricting this important service to mature adults.
Indexing is an easy way for everyone to get started with family history and experience the Spirit of Elijah. Governments and churches have kept records of people and families for centuries, but these records have been tough to access and time-consuming to sort through. Previously, people who were geographically separated from their ancestral lands had to travel to those places and wade through the records, having no assurance that they would find a single family name.
The introduction of FamilySearch indexing in accelerated family history research. Names once hidden in handwritten paper records and stored in distant repositories have been transcribed indexed and are now instantly searchable by computer. They type the names, dates, and other information into the FamilySearch database, thus enabling the creation of searchable electronic indexes. Before the launch of FamilySearch indexing, it could take years to create a searchable index for even one set of records using previous name-extraction techniques.
Michael Judson, an indexing manager for FamilySearch, says it took 11 years to index the Freedman Bank Records United States records of freed slaves who set up bank accounts. Now he estimates it would take only months. And beyond that are the records found in other archives across the globe, which the Family History Department is photographing at the rate of about 35 million digital images per month.
The Saints in Ukraine are working hard to create electronic indexes that will expedite family history research in Eastern Europe. The Rudenko family in Kyiv is setting a powerful example. They sacrifice to pay for the Internet so they and their children can index names.
Sister Rudenko leaves the family laptop on the kitchen table so she can index when she has spare moments during the day. Deseret News homepage. Filed under: Faith Mormon Times. Reflecting on 10 years of FamilySearch indexing and going forward. Reddit Pocket Email Linkedin. Grid View. The Kelly and Amy Bird family of South Jordan became involved in indexing as a worthwhile and spiritual activity for their children.
Provided by Kelly Bird At the end of , FamilySearch commemorated 10 years of web-based, volunteer-driven indexing. A growing number of youth are helping make the world's historic records accessible online through FamilySearch Indexing.
It helps introduce children to history, historic record types, and different cultures. Accomplishments Anybody who has ever found an ancestor on FamilySearch. The future Making the work of indexing more accessible online is another challenge. Will there be a reckoning? Sign up for the newsletter Morning Edition Start your day with the top stories you missed while you were sleeping. Thanks for signing up! Check your inbox for a welcome email. Email address required. First Name.
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