Consider whether to use one of the general-purpose AI models (e.g. ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) or investigate one of the dedicated archival platforms (e.g. Pen To Print, Transkribus, FamilySearch full-text search, OCR2Edit, Koncile) Plan for the best results by writing a good prompt: Be specific about the source material Set clear expectations for uncertainty Request faithful reproduction, not interpretation Ask for contextual notes Specify formatting Break up long or difficult

Gloy Deadman kindly donated this piece of research, as a manuscript, to the Wellington Branch NZSG in 2024. It documents the descendants...

By Prue Theobold I started researching my Uncle Jack, Jack Richard HUTCHISON, some time ago. He was born on the 10 December 1910. I knew...

The story of James John Messer.

This is some of the Barnett / Lipman family history from the mid-1700s to the present day in 2024.

In the Sept 2022 newsletter I wrote about William Kennington, a first cousin 4x removed of my husband’s. William kept a journal of his...

The top card is a small folding embossed card with elegant silver script to celebrate the wedding of Emma Grace Sheat and Fredrick George...