Hi, Penny. I'm glad to see you've just signed up to volunteer. Welcome to
the group :)
Here's the deal: we don't use other records such as census, etc because we
believe the best translation is the one straight from the source; failing
that, a really good digital image. Sometimes these new digitals show up more than
you would be able to see even in person. Most of the images on microfiche
etc were of horrible quality. We don't even want to discuss earlier lists taken
from original sources.
A good software program to enhance photographs has become a deciphering
necessity for me - it's amazing how much using one helps even with ink blots.
Thanks for bring up the subject, Penny.
Janice