This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/7aB.2ACEAE/889 Message Board Post: I am excited to announce the launch of the next stage of the Aberdeenshire Free Census project. This is part of the larger UK Free Census Project - an Internet-based 'free-to-view' database that will enable researchers to view details of UK Censuses between the years 1841 and 1891, especially the ability to search by surname across census years and counties. I am the county coordinator and am sending out an appeal for transcribers and checkers for all Aberdeenshire parishes. All you need to take part is a computer and access to a microfilm or microfiche reader. We supply everything else including the film/fiche and the software. This project is a global on-line venture designed for ordinary family historians wherever they are, who would like to make a contribution to our great hobby. If you are interested in learning more, please contact me, Michelle Jeffery, at mmjeffery@cyber-quest.com An overview of the UK FreeCEN project can be found at http://freecen.rootsweb.com and an overview of the Scotland FreeCEN project can be found at http://www.speakeasy.org/~jgribble/scotland.html Thank you, Michelle Jeffery 1841 Aberdeenshire Coordinator 1861-1871 Merchant & Royal Navy Coordinator http://home.cqservices.com/mmjeffery/