Aides
Here you will find general information and guidance notes that will help with both transcribing for the website and for your own family history research
Aides
BMD Quarter Search
This is a handy tool for keeping check on which quarters you have searched for your information. Download the Document Here
Birth, Marriage and Death Certificate Requirement Sheet
This is a handy sheet for keeping track of certificates you need to order from the registration offices or General Register Office. Download the Documents Here Births Deaths Marriages
Census
Census Search Sheet
This is a document that can be used to record complete households whilst searching the census for possible family links. Download the Document Here
Pleasures and Pitfalls of Transcribing the Census
This is an article written by a transcriber noting her observations whilst transcribing census returns. Download the Article Here
Transcribing Tips and Guidelines for the Census Returns
1841 1851 1861 1871 1881 1891 1901 1911
Chapman Codes
This is a useful list of internationally recognised county codes for the UK and Ireland. Download the Article Here
Correspondence Tracking Sheet
Useful sheet for keeping track of letter sent and replies received for your own family history research. Download the Document Here
Family History Information Confirmation Sheet
A useful guide to keep track of basic information required for individuals in your family tree. Download the Document Here
Family History Questionnaire
An aide to gathering information from family members. Download Document Here
Family History Timeline
This item has been compiled to show how different events in history may have impacted on your ancestors. Download Document Here
Family Tree Structure – This is to show the structure of a your family tree – Download the document here
Handwriting
An aide to assist the deciphering of old documents. View Handwriting Samples Here
Index Recording Sheet
A collation sheet for those researching their family history to keep track of what records have been searched and when. Download the Document Here
Individual Comparison Sheet
A useful aide to assist when deciding which of two persons with the same name is the correct person you are seeking. Download the Document Here
Transcribing
Cut off Dates for Transcribing
Notes and suggestions for acceptable publication dates when transcribing for the Project. Download the Document Here
General Transcribing
Some tips on transcribing items for the website. Download the Document Here
Latin Used in Family History Download the Document Here
Transcribing Trade Directories
A guide to transcribing trade directories, telephone books etc. Download the Document Here
Metropolitan Police Divisions List
The List maps the areas covered by various divisions within the organisation Download the Aide Here
Parish Information
What is a Parish? A guide to what could be considered a parish and how it relates the the OPC Project. Download the Article Here
List of Parishes in Wiltshire Download the Document Here
Using Material from Other Sources
A guide to using information from other sources such as Wiki sites and other media such as newspapers, books, CD’s etc. Download Document Here
Word & Spreadsheet Documents
A guide to using word documents and spreadsheets for the web site. Download Document Here
How to change case within an excel document. Download the Guide Here
