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13. Guide for handwritten documents: If copies of the handwritten document (wills, court
orders, census, deeds, etc.) are clearly legible, then there is no necessity to also submit a
transcription of them. If however, the copy submitted is faint or difficult to read, then
prepare a typed transcription. Transcription of Census (Census Extracts) should contain the
year, District, County & State, page and household number and the name, age, sex, and
relationship of each person enumerated. Illegible documents are not proof!
14. Guide for family Bible excerpts: Although not required, it is wise to provide some proof of
the authenticity of family Bible entries. Sworn Notarized Affidavits are the best proof. Such
affidavits would include the name, date and place of birth of the original owner; the name
and address & DOB of the custodian of the Bible; a statement of how the Bible came into the
possession of the Custodian; and an oath that the entries in the Bible were made before
coming into the possession of the custodian (except for stated recent additions, if made).
Copies of the title page and all pages from the Bible with genealogical information should
be referenced in the body of the affidavit and attached to it.
15. Review all documents before submitting. Insure that copies contain all information on the
original.
16. Although not required, good genealogical habits can speed any application through the
process, and enhance its chance of approval. When the proof become separated from the
application, it is very helpful to have certain information on the document. Such notations
also assist future genealogists in the applicant's family. Some proofs are almost illegible. It
is suggested (but not required) that the following information be typed or printed on the
back of each proof:
Top Left Side:
1) Generation # _ or #'s, to which the document supplies information.
2) A statement of what the document purports to be; e.g. birth certificate of .
3) Source information: County, Clerk's Office
4) Citation: e.g Marriage Book 16, p. 290
Top Right Side:
5) Name of Patriot Ancestor
6) Name of Applicant
7) Address of Applicant
8) Telephone # of Applicant
9) e-mail address of Applicant & Sponsor
Center:
10) Any information about errors in the document, and a statement that the correct
information is included with another document.
11) An explanation of why the document is enclosed or what it purports to prove.
By following the above rules, the application process will proceed smoothly. Anybody with ques-
tions should contact me directly. I prefer to be contacted via e-mail (judge58@aol.com ), but will
also respond by telephone (210-698-8964).
Applications should be mailed to me as follows: I
Judge Edward F. Butler, Sr.
TXSSAR Genealogist
8830 Cross Mountain Trail
San Antonio, TX 78255-2011
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