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From: "sjmarsh" <>
Subject: Re: [Ont] Ontario BMD Database
Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2002 21:36:34 -0500
References: <NFBBLEAEILFDCENKIPGCMEFGCFAA.jillclaus@cogeco.ca>


There seems to be a lot of enthusiasm and wise advice on the list today
about an Ontario BMD database project. Probably the next step is to let
Jill take charge and contact the Archives to get permission, then step up
(I've over simplified this) a usable database format and look at different
ways to distribute workflows and manage the project.

A good sample would be the FREE BMD site on Rootsweb which does a similar
project with the UK BMD database. I have transcribed for that project and
thought an Ontario version would be an excellent idea. Free BMD breaks
transcriptions down by page and gives each transcriber 2-5 scanned pages at
a time to complete. Once completed, another set is earmarked for that
transcriber. It seems to work well and is very efficient. They even
developed a downloadable program to simplify the input process and keep
geographical names standardized.

Take it away Jill and keep us posted on your progress. I will be more than
willing to help as I can.

Steve

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jill Claus" <>
To: <>
Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2002 6:27 PM
Subject: Re: [Ont] Ontario BMD Database


> I would be willing to coordinate an effort to get all of the BMD index
data
> at the Ontario Archives online. I have a strong background in databases
and
> have been working with them professionally for many years. I have been
> considering this project for quite some time. I was thinking that as the
> database comes together, maybe Rootsweb, Ontario GenWeb, or another site
> would like to host the free database.
>
> The first step though would be to make sure that another group of people
> have not already started such a project. It is a huge undertaking and I
> would not want to duplicate efforts. I have checked the Ontario
> Genealogical Society site and did not see this listed with their special
> projects. I also checked Ontario GenWeb. They have a similar Census
> project under way, but I didn't see anything for BMD. The Olive Tree has
a
> BMD Exchange. However, that is a place for individuals to post
> registrations and is not intended to become a searchable database of the
> Ontario Archives BMD Indexes.
>
> Steve and Jenifer have expressed an interest in helping. If there is
anyone
> else that is interested in assisting with this project, or who knows of a
> similar project already under way, please let me know.
>
> Jill Claus
> Fort Erie, ON
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: sjmarsh [mailto:]
> Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2002 10:22 AM
> To: Jill Claus;
> Subject: Re: [Ont] Ontario BMD Database
>
>
> If anyone has an answer to this question, please post it to the list. It
> would be a great project and I would be willing to help!
>
> Steve
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jill Claus" <>
> To: <>
> Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2002 3:15 PM
> Subject: [Ont] Ontario BMD Database
>
>
> > I'm wondering if anyone knows if there is an effort to get the Ontario
> > Births Marriages and Deaths index reels into a searchable database?
Does
> > anyone know of such an effort?
> >
> > Jill Claus
> > Fort Erie, Ontario
> >
> >
> >
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