Bryna O'Sullivan

Personally, I try to overestimate to ensure that I've calculated for "worse case scenario" - issues that often aren't visible until we start translating.

That's why you're getting a rough estimate instead of an exact price. #genealogy #translation

And while, yes, we've probably all done that at least once, figuring it would be "good practice" even if we didn't get paid, it's not something a translator can always do. Instead, we often estimate off of our normal speed. #genealogy #translation

They're not being cagey. While many translators bill by the word, most genealogical translators bill by the hour in order to properly account for the challenges of working with handwritten documents. The only way to get an exact price is to translate the document... #genealogy #translation

Ever wonder why a genealogical translator gives you a general quote instead of an exact price?
#genealogy #translation

Did you know?

The Barbour Collection often wasn't created by reviewing the original town vital records. The second page of the original bound volumes (www.familysearch.org/en/search/ca...) will tell you what source was used as a basis.

#genealogy #Connecticut

Genealogy Research Resources Trying to research your own tree? Here’s how to get started. For information about birth, marriage, and death certificates and civil substitutes, see Vital Records. For help with church recor…

Getting started with #Connecticut #genealogy? The "Genealogy Research Resources" section of connecticutroots.org/genealogy-re... can help you with navigating vital records, church records, and more.

Is that service right?: Militia Elections The presence of multiple men of the same name in your ancestor’s community can make confirming Revolutionary War service challenging. How do you know that it was your ancestor who served and …

Was your ancestor elected as a militia officer? #genealogy #AmericanRevolution

Given that there's already a problem with photographs being used as images of ancestors who died before photography...

Are you using church records to research your Connecticut ancestors? The Congregational Church was the "established" church until 1818, meaning that the church records will catch many #Connecticut ancestors.
To learn more about accessing records: libguides.ctstatelibrary.org/hg/church #genealogy

The "poll tax" aspect of the grand list is challenging enough to navigate be not helpful in the bulk of cases generally. I personally tend to gravitate to using the grand lists to establish residency - and there are often easier options.

Worth reading if you have an interest in #translation in #genealogy!

Are you related directly, a niece or nephew or a first or second cousin of a United States commissioned Union #CivilWar Officer? Please contact me regarding a special project. RT

Did Benjamin Graves die at the Battle of Groton Heights? I have an update to this 2021 post… Died at Groton Heights?               Descendants of Benjamin Graves, baptized in 1734 in …

Looking forward to revisiting the story of Benjamin Graves next Saturday! #genealogy #Connecticut #AmericanRevolution

Should tax records be a part of a reasonably exhaustive search in colonial Connecticut research? Tax records are considered an “important record type” for New England according to ICAPGEN’s New England Regional Guide. Yet, they’re often skipped by researchers. Should ta…

The use of tax records in colonial #Connecticut #genealogy research is... complicated...

Let's just say it's not something I do as a typical search.

An example: #French records will sometimes list the bride or groom's mother as "Dame" and then the name. Dame literally translates Lady (when the mother does not have rank); Mrs. can be be confusing when the mother is under her maiden name... The easy solution is to leave off the honorific.

Okay, for debate:
Should honorifics be translated when they don't directly impact content?
Typically, we try to translate #genealogy documents as closely as possible to the original (transcription standard). But there are times when doing that with honorifics will cause confusion. #translation

Sat., October 18 - Virtual - Louisville Genealogical Society's Family History Fall Seminar featuring Luana M. Darby, MLIS, AG. Full details at https://www.kylgs.org/

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A question that should be asked and often isn't: if you can't read the language, how do you know if the #AI #translation is accurate, "close," or total fiction? #genealogy

... this made me laugh, but there's a real issue behind it worth talking about. I've lost track of how often I've seen a comment like this in a #genealogy listserv about #translation. Typically followed by a comment about how they just use it to get close.

Here's the thing: #AI makes mistakes.

Happy #InternationalTranslationDay!
#Translation is an underdiscussed topic in the #genealogy world, but it's often key to understanding our ancestors' records - and effectively working with them...

And no, just because someone claimed #AI could do it doesn't mean you don't need to understand it!

Happy #InternationalTranslationDay from ATA! 🌎🎉 Today is a reminder to everyone everywhere of just how critical #translators and #interpreters are. We change the world every time we connect individuals, communities, and cultures! 🥳💙
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#Translator #Interpreter #Language #xl8 #1nt #atanet

From The Ashes: The 1922 Irish Public Record Office Fire and Irish Genealogy - Legacy Family Tree Webinars The destruction of the Public Records Office in June 1922 at the outset of the Irish Civil War has cast a long shadow over Irish genealogical research. Anyone who...

For anyone around at 10am Irish time on Wednesday morning I will be giving this free webinar for Legacy Family Tree Webinars as part of their 'Down Under' series. I'll be speaking about the 1922 Public Record Office fire and it's impact on Irish genealogy #Genealogy #Ancestry #Ireland

Looking to document material support for the American Revolution by a #Connecticut ancestor?The "Connecticut Archives" collection can help. #genealogy #americanrevolution

Professional v. Volunteer: Do I need to hire help with my lineage society application? Another one of those questions no one wants to ask: “Do I need to hire professional help with my lineage society application?” First of all, what’s a lineage society? A lineage so…

It always seems like people are surprised that I share that most lineage societies offer some research help. The process can be expensive, and professionals aren't within everyone's budget or need - but there are definitely times when they are the best option. #genealogy #lineagesocieties

What’s In a Name: Military Ranks Military terminology can be confusing. Finding the Maryland 400 has previously worked on a glossary of military units to help readers better understand the differences between companies, regiments,…

Your Revolutionary War ancestor's military rank matters if you are interested in membership in The Society of the Cincinnati, as they must be a commissioned officer. Who was considered a commissioned officer? #genealogy #lineagesocieties #AmericanRevolution #RevolutionaryWar

Excited to join Bill Memorial Library (Groton, CT) tomorrow for Trace Your Connecticut Revolutionary Roots. Details and registration available in the link. Please bring questions. #genealogy #Connecticut #familyhistory #AmericanRevolution

For those looking to use provision tax payment to join DAR or SAR through a #Connecticut ancestor... here's part of the record you'll need. (Items 14/15): ctstatelibrary.org/wp-content/u... #genealogy #AmericanRevolution

Looking for your Revolutionary War ancestor's compiled military service records or pension files? At least some of these records are now part of FamilySearch full text search. #genealogy #AmericanRevolution #familyhistory #RevWar

Capt Humphreys Company was Connecticut's only segregated unit during the American Revolution. blogs.uoregon.edu/scua/2020/07... #Connecticut #genealogy #AmericanRevolution