There is a volume of material searching for LDS IGI transcriptions and LDS IGI batch numbers using google. http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=lds+igi+transcriptions&btnG=Google+Search&aq=f&oq= http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=lds+igi+batch+numbers&btnG=Search Some examples (partial articles): http://genealogy.about.com/b/2007/10/29/using-batch-numbers-in-the-lds-international-genealogical-index.htm So, what is a */batch number/*? Entries in the IGI come from two major sources of information: 1) individual submissions submitted by members of the LDS church and 2) information extracted by volunteers from parish records and other vital records of birth, marriage and death from around the world. Each group of records submitted is assigned a specific batch number. Records from a specific parish will generally be grouped into anywhere from one to several batches. If a batch number begins with an M (marriage) or C (christening), then it usually means the information was extracted from original parish records. It is important to understand that a "batch" doesn't always include /all/ records from the original source or even the LDS microfilm copy of the source - it may only cover a specific range of years. All parish records were not fully included as part of the official LDS extraction program. Batched records for Sapcote parish in Leicestershire, for example, include christenings from 1807-1852 and marriages from 1754-1842, while the original source microfilm references Sapcote parish registers from 1564-1875. http://www.hydeparkfhc.org/igi.php IGI -- Frequently Asked Questions What is the International Genealogical Index (IGI)? The IGI is the world's largest single miscellaneous genealogical index. It contains more than 800 million events. Each event, such as a christening, is separate from all the other items in the index; ie the database is not linked into pedigrees. Entries in the IGI come from more than 100 countries. No living people are included in the index. The IGI is not a primary source. However, it is very useful for general 'lucky dip' searching, particularly at the beginning stages of researching a family. Where did the names in the IGI come from? Entries could come from three types of sources: 1) LDS transcriptions (called 'extractions') of church records or other similar sources, 2) LDS members' family history research (called 'submissions') and 3) records of deceased members of the LDS church. The description of the source type is given under the title 'Messages'. Why does the same person sometimes appear many times? It is not uncommon for different versions of the same event for a person to be included in the IGI. This is because different researchers have added to the index over time with varying spellings, etc. How accurate is the information in the IGI? In some cases, as accurate as your nan's memory. In some cases, as accurate as professional research. In some cases, as accurate as a transcription. You should regard the IGI as a possible clue to an event, not as proof. The IGI is not a primary source. How can I correct wrong information in the IGI? As for inaccurate information in a census or parish record, mistakes in the IGI can't be corrected. Is there a link in the IGI to further information about the person I have found? No. In general, what you see is what you get. What is the difference between the internet and DOS versions of the IGI? The internet version is updated weekly while the DOS version is from 2000. The presentation format also differs. Can I mark and download IGI entries to a disk or flash drive? Yes, although there is a limit of 50 names on the internet. It is possible to download greater numbers from FamilySearch DOS. Ask a staff member. What is an extracted record? An extracted record is a partial transcription of a primary source such as a parish record. It is called an extraction because not all columns of information were recorded at the time of the transcription. For an extracted record, is it possible to see the source documentation? There are no links to images for any entry in the IGI. However, under the heading 'Source Information', you can find valuable information about the source document from which the entry came. Source Call Number -- Extractions were prepared from materials in the LDS Family History Library collection in Salt Lake City. The Source Call Number is the Family History Library catalogue reference to the source which was indexed. This is most a microfilm or fiche of the original record. In this case, the call number will be 6 or 7 digits, sometimes with an additional item number (IT) which helps to locate the records on the microfilm. The Source Call Number is underlined on an internet IGI entry, which mean that it is a link to another internet page. If you click on the Source Call Number, the Salt Lake Family History Library catalogue entry for this indexing project will be shown. If the source used was a book it may only be available in Salt Lake City. You may click on the desktop icon 'Hyde Park Inventory' on any computer to see if the source microfilm is held on site at Exhibition Road. Batch Number is the project number for the team preparing a given index. The Batch Number is not a source, but it is nonetheless useful, since it can be used to access the entire extracted index for a given project. If you click on the Batch Number, you will be returned to the FamilySearch 'Search' screen, with the Batch Number and appropriate geographical region pre-entered on the screen. If you wish to see the entire index, enter 'search' at this point. If you wish to see the index entries for a certain surname, enter the surname in the appropriate box before entering 'search'. Searching the entire index will sometimes turn up unexpected surname spelling variations. In a few cases, a Batch Number will be shown with no accompanying reference to either a Source Call Number or a Printout. These batch numbers typically start with the letter I. In such a case it is only possible to find out the Source Call Number by contacting Salt Lake City. See a member of staff. Printout number -- this is another number for the finished index. However, the index in this case is in microfilm or microfiche form. Clicking on the underlined number will give the Salt Lake Family History Library catalogue entry for the index in this form. Is there a list of the records which have been partially transcribed or extracted? There is no up to date list of parish records and other sources which have been extracted. The most recent list is called the 'Parish and Vital Records List July 1998'. An explanation of the columns is found in the question above. Remember that not all source microfilms are held at Exhibition Road. Is it possible to contact the submitter of a record submitted by a member of the LDS Church? For entries added to the IGI since 1991, no. Some IGI entries suggest that there is a source for this information, and a microfilm number may be given under Source Information. However, these entries are often 30-100 years old, so names and addresses may not be traceable. Experience has shown that it is very seldom useful to pursue this course. the cohens wrote: > Let me make sure I understand you. IGI contains both true > transcriptions and researcher data. Transcriptions are as accurate as > one can expect for transcriptions, the researcher data is, from what I > understand, what is unable to be corrected by the submitter. I do > have a copy of post somewhere from someone unhappy that they were not > allowed to correct the data they had submitted that they later learned > was not accurate. > > so people need to be clear which type of IGI data they are accessing, > I didn't know it also contains transcriptions, thanks. > > On 12/15/08, Rosemarie55 <[email protected]> wrote: > >> You are essentially correct. >> >> But, you will notice the batch numbers posted on the webpage link provided >> by Karl shows the various Parish records which have been extracted and added >> to the IGI. >> >> Any data from Batch numbers starting with C, M, K, J 'should be' correct' in >> as far as they are transcribed correctly. >> >> By clicking "Link" you will see the names on any particular Batch #, and >> then by clicking a name you will see the Film Source from which the data >> was extracted. If in doubt, order that film and check it yourself to >> verify accuracy. >> >> Rose >> > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >