Learn to Index

You might have heard people talk about “indexing.” Indexing is looking at handwritten records, like birth certificates, and typing the information into a computer program. That makes it easier for others to find out about their family! Practice indexing by doing the activity below.

Birth Certificate

This certifies that Jane Parke was born to
Lavinna Coltrin (mother) and Charles Parke (father)
On 19 September 1861
In Carson City, Nevada, USA
Signed Dr. Thomas Ridgefield

Draw a line from each question to the answer on the certificate:

Who was born?
Who was her father?
Who was her mother?
What was her birthdate?
Where was she born?